From 6th April 2027, significant changes to how pensions are treated will come into force. For the first time, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits will be...
Currently, if you die and your pension(s) still have money left in them, they can normally be passed on to your beneficiaries. This money is not usually affected by Inheritance...
Sky’s new drama, ‘War’, aired last night, and it delivers exactly what a legal drama needs: courtroom showdowns, tense pauses, and a couple going to war over everything they own....
Most corporate documents are drafted with the expectation that they will never be used in anger, and constitutional documents (a company’s articles of association) are no different. However, when a crisis...
Our medical negligence solicitors supported a mother in claiming significant compensation after she sadly lost her daughter at full term due to substandard care at a hospital. Our team supported...
If you have watched Sky’s latest drama War, you might have seen the cardboard box marked ‘Prenup’ and the weight the characters place on it. It makes for good television....
Generally speaking, non-disclosure agreements forbid an employee from publicly disclosing information about their employer. But what does this ‘information’ include? What is an NDA? A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), sometimes called...
Employment tribunal fees were ruled unlawful and subsequently scrapped in 2017, but is this still the case nearly 10 years on? Here’s where things stand now and what you need...
You’ve sent a quick personal message from your work laptop or moaned to a colleague about a meeting on Teams. Then a worrying thought comes to mind: can my boss...
Seeing someone you love get seriously hurt can stay with you long after the accident itself. You might replay what you saw, struggle to sleep, or find that everyday situations...
Think that little gadget can just track your sleep? Think again. Your smartwatch can actually provide crucial evidence in a personal injury claim. Evidence in personal injury claims is no...
If you’ve been told your injury claim falls within the ‘small claims limit’, whether by your insurer, your solicitor or the other side’s representative, it can feel like your injury...
A daughter has won the right to be paid over £127,000 from her late mother’s estate for caring for her in her final years. The High Court case, Rogers v...
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome builds slowly, tool by tool, shift by shift, until a worker notices their fingers going numb in the cold or they struggle to do up a button....
Occupational dermatitis is one of the most commonly reported work-related skin conditions in the UK, and in a lot of cases, it’s preventable. If you have a skin condition that...
When you or a loved one has suffered because of poor medical care, starting a claim may be the last thing on your mind. However, claiming compensation can help pay...
Worrying about legal fees is one of the main reasons people hesitate to challenge a Will or raise a problem with an estate. It’s an understandable concern: you may be...
If you’ve been named as an executor, you might be worried that you’ll be expected to fund probate from your own pocket. The good news is, in most cases, the...
If you have been named as an executor and your loved one has passed away, you are probably dealing with grief at the same time as a long list of...
Our contentious probate solicitors were recently involved in an interesting case regarding the validity of a Will that was drafted by a former Partner (Ms T) of Barcan and Kirby....
The firm has once again received top rankings in The Legal 500 for Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Family Law. The rankings, which were released on 28th September 2022, include...
We are pleased to announce that we have maintained top rankings for our Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Family Law expertise in the 2023 edition of The Chambers Guide to...
The increased cost of living is a challenge that we are all facing, as individuals, as families and as businesses. As employers, we want to prioritise our employees, in line...
With the cost of living on the rise, you may be looking for ways to save money when purchasing a house. The Shared Ownership Scheme allows you to purchase a...
Our personal injury solicitors helped a cyclist claim compensation after she sustained dental injuries in a collision with a car. The Claimant, Miss D, sought our advice after unsuccessfully attempting...