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2025 will see many new employment law changes come into effect, with a focus on better pay and higher National Insurance. Employment law solicitor, Samatha Castle, recaps the key changes...
Our employment lawyers successfully defended an IT specialist after he was wrongfully dismissed from his job. Dismissed due to ‘gross misconduct’ Our client, Mr S, approached Natalie Pring after he...
Our specialist medical negligence solicitors obtained compensation worth over £26.5m for a young woman who developed cerebral palsy as a result of a hospital’s negligence. During her birth, the obstetric...
‘Dooring’ occurs when a passenger or driver of a car opens their vehicle door, without looking properly, into the path of another road user, such as a cyclist or pedestrian....
This blog was originally published in January 2022 and updated to reflect recent case law in March 2025. It’s estimated that 57% of the UK population own a pet, and...
Our Managing Partner, Anna Wilson, and Family Partner, Tom Powles, donned their chef whites last Thursday (27th March 2025) for Bristol’s Anti-Banquet event. Over 750 guests attended the event, which...
This blog was originally published in May 2021 and updated in February 2025. The Mediation Voucher Scheme was first rolled out in 2021 to help families avoid going to court....
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries she sustained after being hit by a car whilst using a pedestrian crossing. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our...
Our employment lawyers helped a client claim compensation from her employer after she was overworked, put under significant pressure and subjected to aggressive behaviour in the workplace. Background Our client,...
A company, organisation or individual who occupies a property or premises has a duty of care to the people who visit it. This duty of care is known as ‘occupiers’...
There were over 30,594 dog attacks recorded by the police in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 12,067 compared to 2018. Dog bites range from minor nips to...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document created by someone (the Donor) to give another person (the Attorney) the right to make decisions on their behalf, should...
Accidents at work are one of the most common claims for personal injury. In this blog, Samantha Castle, explains the importance of reporting an accident at work and how this...
What truly sets Barcan and Kirby apart from other law firms? In this video, some of our lawyers discuss what makes us different. This video information is available as a...
What makes Barcan and Kirby a special place to work? In this video, colleagues from our legal and business support teams share what they love about working here. This video...
Writing a Will is something we all need to do. The process of writing helps us to think about what we want to happen when we die and who we...
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries he sustained after metal shelving he was installing at work fell onto his head. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained...
If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be worried that you cannot claim, and you will have to pay for any damage. Luckily,...
When dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are factored in alongside other finances such as savings and property. Now, delays in valuing teachers’ pensions are putting...
Most things we do now are, or can be, done digitally, so the question of whether you can sign a Will electronically is a common one. During the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Barcan and Kirby had the honour of sponsoring the Bristol Women in Business Charter Five-Year Impact Celebration, which took place on 28th April at Bristol City Hall. The exclusive gathering...
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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