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Barcan+Kirby LLP
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111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, Avon, BS15 8LJ
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111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, Avon, BS15 8LJ
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Regulator ID: 568743
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Barcan+Kirby LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
7%
above national average
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Success
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Satisfied with outcome
15%
above national average
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Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
16%
above national average
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Communication
4.7/5
Initial Impressions
4.8/5
Approachability
4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.7/5
Legal Knowledge
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Accreditations
Barcan+Kirby LLP are accredited by
Trading names:
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Barcan+Kirby
Description
Our solicitors in Kingswood specialise in Divorce and Separation, Child Law, Family Law, Residential Conveyancing, New Builds, Will Writing, Probate and Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Court of Protection.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Barcan+Kirby LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Barcan+Kirby LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
11%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on verified client feedback and compares how this firm’s value for money is perceived against the national average. In legal services, value for money is not about being the cheapest option, but about whether clients feel the service, expertise, and outcome justified the cost. This comparison helps place client experiences in context when choosing a law firm.
11% above
national average
Success
Rate
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
15%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
15% above
national average
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
16%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
16% above
national average
Communication
4.8/5
Initial Impressions
4.8/5
Approachability
4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.8/5
Legal Knowledge
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Accreditations
Barcan+Kirby LLP are accredited by
Trading names:
•
Barcan+Kirby
Description
Our solicitors in Kingswood specialise in Divorce and Separation, Child Law, Family Law, Residential Conveyancing, New Builds, Will Writing, Probate and Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Court of Protection.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Barcan+Kirby LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Housing & Property
1 / 5
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1 / 5
Commercial Property
1 / 89
Family Law
1 / 2
Professional Negligence
1 / 33
Employment
1 / 3
Dispute Resolution
1 / 38
Court of Protection and Deputyship
1 / 1
Auction Law
1 / 3
Private Client Law
1 / 1
Land Law
1 / 2
Company & Commercial
1 / 100
Personal Injury
1 / 4
Child Law
1 / 1
Contract Law
1 / 3
Clinical Negligence
1 / 3
Construction
1 / 1
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
1 / 1
Money & Tax
1 / 2
Care Law
1 / 48
Company Law
1 / 18
Consumer
1 / 2
Agriculture
1 / 2
Equity Law
1 / 18
Corporate Law
1 / 1
Energy Law
1 / 20
Welfare & Benefits
1 / 43
Administrative Law
1 / 14
Domestic Violence Law
1 / 33
Disability Law
1 / 16
Occupational Health Law
1 / 9
Discrimination Law
1 / 2
Equality Law
1 / 7
Nuisance Law
1 / 11
Injunctions Law
1 / 3
International Law
1 / 1
Local
1 / 4
Housing & Property
49 / 4,769
Wills, Trusts & Probate
36 / 3,760
Commercial Property
17 / 3,667
Family Law
19 / 4,221
Professional Negligence
23 / 1,297
Employment
66 / 3,621
Dispute Resolution
28 / 1,801
Court of Protection and Deputyship
14 / 575
Auction Law
8 / 286
Private Client Law
9 / 297
Land Law
19 / 1,321
Company & Commercial
13 / 4,185
Personal Injury
60 / 2,653
Child Law
29 / 1,638
Contract Law
13 / 1,427
Clinical Negligence
26 / 1,246
Construction
8 / 856
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
4 / 425
Money & Tax
37 / 1,951
Care Law
10 / 532
Company Law
13 / 969
Consumer
101 / 4,416
Agriculture
60 / 819
Equity Law
13 / 570
Corporate Law
10 / 842
Energy Law
23 / 359
Welfare & Benefits
4 / 1,049
Administrative Law
4 / 209
Domestic Violence Law
13 / 897
Disability Law
7 / 602
Occupational Health Law
3 / 428
Discrimination Law
5 / 496
Equality Law
9 / 1,097
Nuisance Law
6 / 235
Injunctions Law
9 / 932
International Law
2 / 377
National
45 / 11,165
Pinned Reviews
Peter Rodwell
Housing & Property
Great service
"Abi and her team acted for us on a recent sale and purchase and they acted swiftly, very professionally and although I had lower quotes, they were well worth their fee. They were approachable and always available via phone and email. They made an always stressful process far easier"
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Meet the team of Barcan+Kirby LLP
Team members
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Joelle Allen
Associate
5.0
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68 Reviews
Emily Price
Associate
4.9
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54 Reviews
Abigail Bratchel
Senior Legal Secretary
5.0
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52 Reviews
Victoria Stone
Senior Paralegal
4.9
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41 Reviews
Naomi O'Brien
Legal Director
4.8
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40 Reviews
Abigail Harrison
Paralegal
4.9
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35 Reviews
Shannon Milkins
Senior Paralegal
4.9
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14 Reviews
Katrina Handley
Senior Legal Secretary
5.0
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13 Reviews
Charmaine Moger
Senior Associate
5.0
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9 Reviews
Joanne Crawshaw
Senior Legal Secretary
5.0
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5 Reviews
Carol Priddy
Senior Legal Secretary
5.0
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3 Reviews
Anna Wilson
Managing Partner
5.0
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3 Reviews
Caleb Kay
Trainee Solicitor
5.0
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2 Reviews
Nicole Royal
Paralegal
5.0
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1 Reviews
Julie Tuffney
Senior Legal Secretary
5.0
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1 Reviews
Niall McGirr
Paralegal
0.0
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0 Reviews
Marian Barnett
Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
0.0
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0 Reviews
Glynis Pinnell
Administration Assistant
0.0
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0 Reviews
Alisha Pun
Paralegal
0.0
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0 Reviews
Carolyn Davis
Administration Assistant
0.0
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0 Reviews
Toby Clench
Senior Associate
0.0
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0 Reviews
Courtney Darlow
Administration Assistant
0.0
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Contact & Locations - Barcan+Kirby LLP
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00–17:15 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:15 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:15 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:15 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:15 |
| Saturday | (Closed) |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, Avon, BS15 8LJ
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What clients say about Barcan+Kirby LLP
Clients praise the firm for strong specialisms in conveyancing, family/divorce, wills and probate, commercial and corporate work, negligence and care proceedings, and trusts. Reviewers value technical expertise, clear practical advice and thorough attention to detail. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include empathy, compassion, professionalism, responsiveness, calmness under pressure, proactive communication and reliability, with clients emphasising supportiveness, patience and a reassuring, client‑focused approach throughout complex and stressful matters.
clear communication
professional service
compassionate support
proactive approach
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friendly staff
reliable support
timely responses
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Colin
Clinical Negligence
Life changing result
Having spent 7 years with Richard dealing with my extremely complicated case, which many would have given up on, I can only offer the very highest praise.His hard work, attention to detail and never give up attitude resulted in a settlement way beyond my expectations and deserves every one of the 5 star rating. I will miss my contact with him. If you are looking for a winner, do not bypass Richard Harries. He is the most caring professional I have ever dealt with.
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Thank you so much for this lovely review, Colin. Wishing you all the best for the future!
Anja
Housing & Property
Victoria Stone
Our case hasn't completed yet, but I feel I need to let some positivity out right now considering how awful our chain is. I obviously won't go into details about why our chain has been so, so bad other than useless solicitors... but the only positive thing in this process was our choice of solicitor: Victoria Stone. Victoria is the only reason I have been remained semi sane. She has been put through her paces in this process and gone above and beyond. I never have to chase her or get stressed about her. Her professionalism and personable character has been a life saver in this process. She has been totally competent, dealing with issues that are ACTUALLY issues (unlike other solicitors in this chain), she responds in a timely manner and even more importantly is that she will listen to my rant every so often because this process has just been soul destroying. All I can say is that if we had had 5 lots of Victoria's in our chain, we would have moved into that house at the beginning of Summer, not 6 months later still wondering if we'll ever move. So Barkin and Kirby, you have a keeper there as I will, without a doubt recommend her to anyone and everyone. Whilst the journey we have been on together has been nothing short of terrible - she's been a total pleasure to work with. Thanks, A&A
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Thank you for your review, Anja. We're pleased we have been able to provide a positive outcome for you through such a difficult chain.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Family
A professional and friendly service provider.
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Clinical Negligence
Personal Injury / Insurance
meticulous and clear advice and case strategy in a fatal Clin.Neg case of high complexity, The firm combines the excellence and sophistication of a National specialist department with the face to face contact and support needed by clients in this field.
Mark
Verified
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Employment
Employment Advice - Excellent
My employment law case was dealt with by Samantha Castle and the team. I experienced a highly professional, concise, calm and high quality service. I'm a challenging period of my life the empathy, understanding and patience shown by Samantha helped me far beyond the core legal process. Highly recommended - thank you.
Other Reviews
Laura Tanner
Dispute Resolution
Laura
Barcan+Kirby Solicitors came very highly recommended and did not disappoint. At a very challenging time, they were extremely supportive to myself and my husband as we navigated a complicated and traumatic construction dispute. We are particularly grateful to Alicia Bouarada for the care and attention she gave to our case. If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself in need of legal representation, I would wholeheartedly recommend this firm, and Alicia in particular.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Laura. We're glad Alicia was able to offer support to you and your husband during a difficult time and wish you all the best for the future.
Tim Seymour
Employment
Tim
I found Alicia to be very understanding, professional and knowledgeable. Alicia responded quickly, and with valuable information allowing me to decide on the best course of action. I would highly recommend Alicia, and Barcan Kirby to anyone looking for legal support.
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Thanks, Tim. We're glad Alicia was able to support you with your matter.
Denise
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The Solicitor we used had good experience and understanding of the aera of law we were focusing on - trust. she advised us well, but the length of time we had to wait was too long, and i had to chase on numerous occasions.
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A representative from Barcan+Kirby LLP responded to this review
Hi Denise, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry there was a delay and that you had to chase for updates, this was due to your solicitor having to take compassionate leave. If there’s anything you would like to discuss further, please email hello@barcankirby.co.uk or your solicitor directly.
bilen
Commercial Property
bilen
My James Bell has helped me with my commercial lease renewal dispute. Him and his team has been very prompt and helpful throught the entire process. Happy with the service received.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Bilen. We're pleased James and his team were able to support you with your commercial lease renewal dispute.
Anonymous
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
I should have walked out the door when the solicitor turned up to my first in-person meeting (which I travelled for) having read none of the documents I'd prepared. He also was wearing a dirty/stained shirt - early in the working day. I should have walked.
A representative from Barcan+Kirby LLP responded to this review
Thanks for your feedback. The initial documentation was checked through prior to your appointment and there were no issues raised from you throughout the process. If you wish to discuss this further, we kindly ask that you contact your solicitor directly or email hello@barcankirby.co.uk.
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Clients praise the firm for strong specialisms in conveyancing, family/divorce, wills and probate, commercial and corporate work, negligence and care proceedings, and trusts. Reviewers value technical expertise, clear practical advice and thorough attention to detail. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include empathy, compassion, professionalism, responsiveness, calmness under pressure, proactive communication and reliability, with clients emphasising supportiveness, patience and a reassuring, client‑focused approach throughout complex and stressful matters.
clear communication
professional service
compassionate support
proactive approach
efficient handling
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friendly staff
reliable support
timely responses
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Peter Rodwell
Housing & Property
Great service
Abi and her team acted for us on a recent sale and purchase and they acted swiftly, very professionally and although I had lower quotes, they were well worth their fee. They were approachable and always available via phone and email. They made an always stressful process far easier
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Thanks, Peter. We're glad Abi and the New Build team were able to assist with the sale and purchase of your property and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Elaine
Not good
Had conveyancing practice deal with the purchase of a new home for me 4 years ago, & I’m still being told by lenders that part of the property doesn’t belong to me!!
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A representative from Barcan+Kirby LLP responded to this review
Hi Elaine, as discussed with Kim, all relevant documents outlining your ownership of the property have been shared with you. During your recent phone conversation with her, you confirmed you are uncertain about which of part the property is not owned. Unfortunately, this means there isn’t any further assistance we’re able to provide at this stage.
Dan
Family Law
Gareth Is A Winner
Ill keep this short, Gareth was simply amazing dealing with my case, he always responded to me quickly and was always one step ahead of the other party. Thanks again to Gareth and the whole team.
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Thanks for this great review, Dan. We're so pleased Gareth and his team were able to help with your matter.
Gary
Housing & Property
Thanks so much, from Lynn & Gary
Thanks so much from Lynn & Gary Our Review referring to: Barcan+Kirby Kingswood & Bedminster Branch staff. We have very recently completed the sale of our late mother’s bungalow via CJ Hole - Kingswood Branch, Barcan+Kirby were amongst a list of recommended Solicitors to consider using received from CJ Hole. The whole process from our first meeting with representatives from both the Kingswood and Bedminster branch right through to final completion, we found the process to be completely stress free. The team coordinated all requirements efficiently and effectively. They were excellent at keeping us up to date on all aspects of progress. We would like to add a special thanks to Caleb Kay, Laura Roberts & Robyn Eamer who we found all extremely helpful. We can’t thank the team enough for their expertise and knowledge, time, care and support. We highly recommended them. Thank you all.
A representative from Barcan+Kirby LLP responded to this review
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Lynn & Garry. We're so pleased the team were able to assist you.
Colin
Clinical Negligence
Life changing result
Having spent 7 years with Richard dealing with my extremely complicated case, which many would have given up on, I can only offer the very highest praise.His hard work, attention to detail and never give up attitude resulted in a settlement way beyond my expectations and deserves every one of the 5 star rating. I will miss my contact with him. If you are looking for a winner, do not bypass Richard Harries. He is the most caring professional I have ever dealt with.
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Thank you so much for this lovely review, Colin. Wishing you all the best for the future!
Other Reviews
Anonymous
Commercial Property
Business / Commercial
I had a good experience with Barcan Kirby, Tudor kept me informed throughout the process and completed the work promptly.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad we were able to assist with your matter.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Excellent services from Lucy Amos. very professional and a pleasure to deal with!!
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad we were able to assist with your matter.
Emily Price
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was dealt with in a toughly friendly & professional manner. all aspects of the subject matter were fully explained to me. which in turn i found easy to understand.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Christine
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Writing a will can be very emotional but we felt all our wishes were with great proficiency and understanding
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Thanks, Christine. We're glad we could support you with writing your Will.
Paula Carter
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Joelle is extremely approachable She explains everything very well The service was excellent
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Thanks, Paula.
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