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Barcan+Kirby LLP

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'Extremely client focused...supportive and humane', Barcan+Kirby LLP regularly handles high-net-worth cases, as well as matters concerning children and domestic abuse. The team’s specialties encompasses property disputes between unmarried couples, child abduction cases, and modern fertility law matters. The wider practice is chaired by Hanni Pennelegion; Kirsten Hale heads up the matrimonial finance practice; Tom Powles runs the children team; while Kim Joseph serves as head of the care-focused offering.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Abi Cousins is is brilliant at working with tricky clients and getting on top of the legal landscape. She is definitely one to watch!’
  • ‘Excellent quality advice from accessible, local lawyers with a strong reputation in matrimonial finance work.’

  • ‘Kirsten Hale is approachable, knowledgeable and applies her considerable expertise in a practical way that her clients understand and find hugely reassuring. Matrimonial finance claims can be bewildering and confusing for the parties and Kirsten works hard to make sure the legal mysteries are dispelled and anxieties are managed with sound, tactical advice. She is a stand-out practitioner in her field.’

  • ‘The team are all extremely client focused - they are able to give robust advice, whilst being supportive and humane.’

  • ‘Michelle Hubbard gives excellent client care in public law. Sarah Marshall is diligent and attentive in private law matters, not afraid to give sensible advice. Kim Joseph is extremely experienced, particularly in acting for children in public law and complex private law matters.'

  • ‘Barcan Kirby have one of the largest family teams in the Bristol area, with a wealth of experience and expertise. The culture at the firm is client centric, always looking to do the right thing for the client knowing that this is what leads to the best outcome for the firm over the long term. Their fixed-fee package is a great example of how they put this into practice.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hanni Pennelegion, Kirsten Hale, Tom Powles, Kim Joseph

Other key lawyers

Chris Miller, Anna Wilson, Clare Cox, Gareth Hughes, Georgia Holmes, Sarah Marshall, Charmaine Moger, Abi Cousins