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Jake
Incredibly helpful guidance and advice provided
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024
Thank you for your review, Jake.
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Solicitor at Barcan+Kirby LLP
James Bell
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 334615
James has specialised in litigation since qualifying as a solicitor in February 2005. He has 16 years’ experience of helping businesses and individuals in resolving disputes. James’ main areas of practice are business and property disputes, having acted for a large number of organisations, businesses and individuals in Bristol and beyond. James is well practised as an advocate and in coordinating experts and other third parties to obtain detailed evidence and facilitate settlement. He works closely with all members of the team and mentors junior colleagues in the department. In addition to being a Partner, James heads up the Dispute Resolution and Employment teams.
49-50 Queen Square, BS1 4LW
Licensed for 19 years
Practice Areas
Employment, Dispute Resolution
- Consumer 6%
- Dispute Resolution 53%
- Employment 29%
- Housing & Property 12%
21 Client Reviews
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James
James at Barcan + Kirby was extremely helpful in offering advice, giving an honest and concise appraisal. He went above and beyond in helping me with a breach of contract claim against a professional service provider.
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 14 February, 2023
Thank you for your review, James. We appreciate the positive feedback and wish you all the best.
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John
Excellent service from a film that knows their stuff. Would recommend.
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 24 March, 2022
Thanks for this great review John!
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Nigel
I required specialist support with a residential access issue, which James at Barcan Kirby dealt with very efficiently and professionally. Would definitely recommend.
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 22 March, 2022
Thanks for this great review, Nigel. We are very glad we could help you with your matter.
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Mahmoud
Good 👍
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 13 December, 2021
Thanks!
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About James Bell
James has specialised in litigation since qualifying as a solicitor in February 2005. He has 16 years’ experience of helping businesses and individuals in resolving disputes. James’ main areas of practice are business and property disputes, having acted for a large number of organisations, businesses and individuals in Bristol and beyond. James is well practised as an advocate and in coordinating experts and other third parties to obtain detailed evidence and facilitate settlement. He works closely with all members of the team and mentors junior colleagues in the department. In addition to being a Partner, James heads up the Dispute Resolution and Employment teams.
Languages Spoken: English, French
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United Kingdom
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01/02/05
01/03/22
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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SRA-approved manager - Member
Barcan+kirby
?-present
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
I found the service slow and laboured, it actually put me off using the firm for this case and future work
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 15 September, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We apologise that our service didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you, so please email us on hello@barcankirby.co.uk and somebody will get back to you.
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Residential Conveyancing
During 2022, I was dealing (as Executor) with the sale of my late parents' house. Having engaged Purplebricks as the Estate Agent, I was somewhat obliged to also utilise one of their panel solicitors, to handle the conveyancing.
Unfortunately, the process turned out to be too complex for said panel solicitor; due to an error when the house was built, the garage was not correctly registered with the Land Registry. After dithering for a couple of months, the panel solicitor informed me in November 2022 that they were unable to continue, and effectively dis-instructed themselves.
Meanwhile, my buyer informed me that she had a deadline, with her mortgage offer expiring in February 2023. Fear spread that the sale would fall through, unless swift action was taken.
Enter Barcan & Kirby (who had previously managed my parents' legal affairs).
Firstly, I dealt with James Bell, in their Litigation Team. He wasted no time in establishing that that the garage was registered with a company who had taken over the original builders. He subsequently arranged for the title of the garage to be transferred, in order to remove this blockage on the sale.
Secondly, I dealt with Asha North, in the Thornbury Conveyancing Team. Asha was aware of the deadline that she was working to, and efficiently ensured that the sale was successfully completed with a week to spare before the buyer's mortgage offer expired.
I am pleased to say that the sale has now been completed, and both the buyer and myself are overjoyed that Barcan & Kirby literally saved the day.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this detailed, positive review. We really appreciate the feedback.
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Other
Swift and prompt replies to emails and call answering
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 01 March, 2023
Thank you so much for your positive review!
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
During 2022, I was dealing (as Executor) with the sale of my late parents' house. Having engaged Purplebricks as the Estate Agent, I was somewhat obliged to also utilise one of their panel solicitors, to handle the conveyancing.
Unfortunately, the process turned out to be too complex for said panel solicitor; due to an error when the house was built, the garage was not correctly registered with the Land Registry. After dithering for a couple of months, the panel solicitor informed me in November 2022 that they were unable to continue, and effectively dis-instructed themselves.
Meanwhile, my buyer informed me that she had a deadline, with her mortgage offer expiring in February 2023. Fear spread that the sale would fall through, unless swift action was taken.
Enter Barcan & Kirby (who had previously managed my parents' legal affairs).
Firstly, I dealt with James Bell, in their Litigation Team. He wasted no time in establishing that that the garage was registered with a company who had taken over the original builders. He subsequently arranged for the title of the garage to be transferred, in order to remove this blockage on the sale.
Secondly, I dealt with Asha North, in the Thornbury Conveyancing Team. Asha was aware of the deadline that she was working to, and efficiently ensured that the sale was successfully completed with a week to spare before the buyer's mortgage offer expired.
I am pleased to say that the sale has now been completed, and both the buyer and myself are overjoyed that Barcan & Kirby literally saved the day.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 21 February, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a detailed, positive review. We're so pleased we could help you with your matter and look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Commercial Property
I found your service helpful and well informed, but also not really focused on my particular case. On several occasions I sent you detailed notes - - dates, details of correspondence, etc., and you sent me back advice that missed some of the point I had raised. I then had to repeat the information I had sent you. This wasted my time and your time, and I was not happy to pay for additional time when you had overlooked details I had already sent you.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 09 January, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We have passed on your feedback to the relevant team, but please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@barcankirby.co.uk to discuss this further.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
James Bell at Barcan Kirby was helpful and effective in providing vital support when needed. Always quick to respond, and clearly working long hours. Very grateful.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 29 April, 2022
Thanks for this great review, Dominic.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
We have worked with several different departments at Barcan and Kirby and have been delighted with them all.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 07 April, 2022
Thanks very much, Caroline.
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Employment
There was an initial (doubtless Covid-related) request that my ID documentation should be verified by an external solicitor but, once that was withdrawn, staff were accommodating about allowing access to the office for me to drop off documentation. Legal matters were dealt with efficiently and expertly by a senior solicitor. I was kept up to date about progress and developments and all deadlines were met. This was a a breath of fresh air after a previous experience with a different firm in relation to a conveyancing transaction, when I had to pursue updates at every stage and invariably spoke to someone different, junior and clueless.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 17 February, 2022
Thanks for this great review.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
James was highly professional and knowledgeable. I've no hesitation in recommending him or the firm.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
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Employment
Good service; friendly, professional staff. Would recommend.
Solicitor named in this review: James Bell
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