UK Guide 2026 : South West
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The team act for clients nationally on a range of compensation claims. The senior team has over 50 years’ combined experience and retains a reputation for excellence in providing specialist advice in significant and complex claims. They receive regular referrals from barristers and medical experts who recognise their expertise and commitment to clients. Expertise is broad including car, cycling and accidents at work, and complex cases involving amputations, spine and brain damage and psychological and fatal injuries. The team uphold a commitment to the Rehabilitation Code with success in putting in place complex rehabilitation and support packages at an early stage. Their emphasis on thorough investigation of cases means they dedicate appropriate time to each matter, providing excellent client care.
They have a dedicated Court of Protection department for clients lacking legal capacity as a result of their injuries.
Highlights include a case of an active but retired former PE teacher in the RAF. The client fell down steep drop when ascending steps to a pub entrance, suffering moderate/severe traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Late attempt by Defendant to resile from admission of liability and allege contributory negligence successfully resisted. The team negotiated settlement of £235k, more than double Defendant’s initial offer.
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Barcan+Kirby's practitioners handle a range of cases, including catastrophic injury claims involving brain damage, amputations and orthopaedic injuries. The team regularly represents clients regarding workplace accidents and RTAs, as well as representing claimants in disputes regarding quantum and liability.
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Barcan+Kirby are very client-focused, easily accessible and really go the extra mile for their clients.
Barcan+Kirby have prompt, efficient communication and take good care of their clients.
They have detailed case preparation and excellent client care.
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Samantha Castle advises on cases regarding trips and slips, as well as RTAs.
Samantha Castle is extremely meticulous and very focused on achieving the best outcome for her clients.
Sam was friendly and professional throughout. I felt entirely reassured and supported through a traumatic time.
Samantha is very attentive and diligent. She is excellent at getting atop of matters and ensuring good results. She is a very safe pair of hands.
Myfanwy is a standout solicitor. She often deals with complex, high-value claims. She has an excellent knowledge base and is capable of providing a truly excellent level of service.
Myfanwy Buckeridge has excellent attention to detail.
Myfanwy was very helpful and professional in everything we asked her to do for us.
Emily Williamson pursues personal injury claims on behalf of clients injured in a wide range of circumstances including RTAs, workplace accidents and incidents in schools and public spaces.
Emily is truly a credit to the team at Barcan+Kirby. She has an impressive level of knowledge and provides sound and sensible advice, as well as being highly responsive to correspondence.
Emily Williamson has excellent client care and takes a pragmatic approach.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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