Developing our future leaders At Barcan and Kirby, we believe that learning and development shouldn’t stop just because you’re qualified. Comprehensive support and training Our innovative Associates Academy was established...
Michelle advises and supports clients, and manages cases from the initial meeting to the final hearing. She strives to ensure her clients receive the best possible service, guiding them through...
Our expert conveyancing solicitors are experienced in leasehold transactions and can advise you whether you’re buying or selling a leasehold property. Get in touch with our leasehold conveyancing solicitors in...
If you don’t have enough money saved up or coming in for a full deposit and mortgage, shared ownership could be for you. It’s a flexible way to build up...
Abi started at the firm as a Legal Assistant, progressing on to becoming a Paralegal, and is now the Team Leader for our New Build team. She has a wide...
Laura is Joint Head of Property at Barcan and Kirby. She has over a decade of experience in residential conveyancing and qualified in 2019. Laura deals with all aspects of...
At Barcan and Kirby we’re committed to providing a welcoming environment for people with dementia. We’ve partnered with Bristol Dementia Action Alliance to do everything we can as a law...
As a firm, we’ve been recognised by many other organisations and bodies for our expertise. Below is a selection of the awards, rankings and accreditation we’ve received over the years.
Employment contract law is a tricky area for many employers. It’s important to get it right, for your security and compliance and the sake of your employees. Employment contracts are...
As an employer, it’s important that you stay on top of the latest developments in maternity law, as well as any new legislation affecting paternity rights and shared parental leave....
Whether you employ one person or one hundred, the ill health of any employee is a sensitive subject, one which needs to be handled with care and a proper understanding...
Most employers and business owners will agree that making their employees redundant is one of the hardest parts of running a business. Unfortunately, changing market conditions or the needs of...
A settlement agreement is a legally binding document that an employee and an employer sign to terminate an employment contract. It’s sometimes called a ‘severance agreement’ or ‘compromise agreement’. By...
For many of us, our jobs and workplaces are hugely important parts of our lives. But for others, it can also be a source of immense personal worry, stress and...
Georgina heads up the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team. With over 20 years’ experience, she is well-placed to advise and assist businesses and their owners on all aspects of corporate...
Removing a child from a parent’s care and taking them to another country without the other parent’s consent could be considered a criminal offence, regardless of whether that person is...
Divorce can be confusing and stressful, but with the right specialist legal advice, the challenges involved in family separation can be overcome. At Barcan and Kirby, our specialist team of...
When parents separate, children are often caught in the middle of disputes about who they should live with (sometimes called ‘custody’) and how much time they should spend with the...
Alisa assists senior lawyers with their matters but also has experience of dealing with her own caseload.
When an employee and their employer part ways due to redundancy, a complaint or a particular grievance, it can often lead to a dispute. As a result, it’s now common...
Getting married or entering a civil partnership is a significant step in anyone’s relationship. Our specialist family lawyers can provide practical help and support throughout the legal process – whether...
For many modern families, surrogacy has become an increasingly viable option, both in terms of accessibility and cost. However, surrogacy arrangements rely heavily on trust. The surrogate entrusts the welfare...
For same-sex couples, artificial insemination using donor sperm is a popular route to becoming parents. In the UK, same-sex couples have two main options for donor conception: using donated sperm...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK. Yet too often, it goes unnoticed by GPs and specialists until it’s too late. Although GPs and clinical...
Emma joined the Residential Conveyancing team at Barcan and Kirby in 2017 and qualified in 2025. Emma has experience dealing with freehold and leasehold properties including auctions, transfers of part,...