We’ve already seen the huge impact coronavirus has had on employment. From home working to furlough and employers making tough decisions about their business, it’s been a testing few weeks....
Our clients, Mr and Mrs J, had arranged a home visit to discuss their Wills prior to the announcement of lockdown and social distancing guidelines as a result of Covid-19....
When schools closed back in March, there was a mixture of both relief and worry amongst parents. Yes, it was the right thing to do for our children’s health and...
With warmer weather and many homeowners out in their gardens carrying out renovation or repair work, it’s no surprise that boundary disputes are on the up. Whether it’s DIY work...
According to an article by Cyclist magazine, cycling increased by 200% during the first lockdown. For some, it was the only way of getting to and from their jobs as...
Our specialist workplace accident solicitors helped a man claim compensation for a crush injury he sustained at work. Background Our client, Mr C, had a job which involved removing a...
Our client, Mr A, was cycling behind his partner along a road. As they neared a junction, a driver coming out of the junction from the left did not stop...
You may think that property auctions are just for investors looking to buy property to do up and sell, but they’re becoming increasingly popular with the everyday buyer and seller....
Over the last few months, many businesses have dug out their business interruption insurance policies in the hope that they could help save their organisation from some of the damage...
Separating couples seeking a no-fault divorce will be celebrating the imminent application of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, which was finally given royal assent on 25th June. As divorce...
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on people’s health and well-being, but it has also taken its toll on businesses. The words ‘unprecedented’, ‘new normal’ and ‘furlough’ are top contenders...
Any type of claim has a limitation period. This is a period of time in which the Claimant should ‘bring’ their claim to court. If you are considering making a...
In recent years, and particularly over recent months as we were confined to our own homes, online food delivery services have become increasingly popular. The most popular, Uber Eats and...
Although not everyone who has experienced a brain injury is able to return to work, many do, and it can be a challenging process to get to grips with. Whether...
When two people start a business, they often split the ownership of the company 50/50 because it seems the obvious and fair way. In an ideal world, both owners will...
No one wants to contemplate the fact that one day they may lack mental capacity, through either age or illness. As with making a Will, Powers of Attorney are about...
During a recent judgment (Campbell v Advantage Insurance Company Ltd) at the High Court, it was concluded that the Claimant could not properly argue that he was too drunk to...
When the Government announced a three-month eviction ban back in March 2020, many of us would have hoped that by the time June came around, life would surely be back...
As much as any employer would argue that their organisation is fair and honest, workplace discrimination does happen and it’s more common than you would think. Discrimination in the workplace...
Barcan and Kirby has once again received a top ranking in legal guide, The Legal 500, for our expertise in medical negligence, personal injury and family law. The rankings, released on 30th September,...
Our medical negligence solicitors acted on behalf of Mr H, who passed away from sepsis after arriving at hospital with abdominal pain. Admission to hospital with abdominal pain Mr H...
Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place on 9th – 15th October every year. It aims to commemorate babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, as well...
Whether you have been on furlough, been made redundant, are still working from home or able to work in the office safely, good mental health has become increasingly important in...
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received top rankings (band 1) for our clinical negligence team in the 2021 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, which was published on...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will prosecute an NHS Trust in relation to two charges over the death of baby Harry Richford, who died at only seven days old in...