Barcan+Kirby LLP provides a ‘very personable service’ to clients across a broad spectrum of claims, including those involving brain and spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal accidents. In Bristol, Samantha Castle heads the personal injury practice, while Myfanwy Buckeridge handles serious injury claims arising from road traffic and construction-site accidents, alongside a specialism in post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary victim claims. The ’phenomenally hard-working’ Emily Williamson is noted for a niche specialism in beauty treatment claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Myfanwy Buckeridge has an exemplary client manner and plentiful experience. Emily Williamson is hardworking and enthusiastic in all she does.’

  • ‘They are professional, and take their time to explain things in layman's terms.'

  • ‘Very personable service for someone unfamiliar with what to do. Everything was clearly explained and up front, including careful description of key decisions, costs and risks involved.’

  • ‘Very clear advice and efficient communication, Emily Williamson and her team helped me navigate my way through the claim for my accident. Emily Williamson provided timely updates, and it was made clear from the start how long it would take.’

  • ‘Samantha Castle was absolutely fantastic. She was empathetic from our first meeting and clearly knew how to be compassionate whilst getting all the details about the claim. She was clear on the expectations I should have and didn't move the goal posts - giving concise and fully explained information throughout the entire process. I particularly valued this as it just helped in a traumatic time of my life.’

  • ‘Excellent local firm with solid expertise in PI and clinical negligence.’

  • 'Emily Williamson and Samantha Castle: phenomenally hardworking on behalf of their clients, putting together the best case possible and vigorously representing their best interests.’

  • ‘Personal service is rare today, and this is what we found particularly impressive at Barcan+Kirby. We felt valued as clients and whilst technology has to play a part in today's world, its use to speed up communications and the signing of documents online is not at the expense of personal contact.’

  • 'The team is composed of several well-respected and highly knowledgeable individuals who bring a breadth of experience and insight into their cases. From my own observations, they are extremely communicative both with counsel and their clients who are aware of the progress being made in their case.'

  • 'Myfanwy Buckeridge is a true asset to the team and the profession. She is very adept at the law, is pragmatic and devout to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients, she tackles each case with delicacy and is fully engaged and involved. She also has an empathetic and understanding approach.'

Practice head

Samantha Castle

Other key lawyers

Myfanwy Buckeridge; Emily Williamson