If you are a business that deals with customers, then you need to make sure your terms are fair. The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 aims to protect parties against unfair contract terms. An unfair term is not legally binding on your customer. Enforcers can also take action to prevent any unfair term being relied…
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Our experts at JMP Solicitors have put together their top tips on how to get your home market-ready for selling, for those looking to move house following the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacqui Harley, head of residential conveyancing, said: “Once government lockdown is lifted, those looking to sell homes will want to progress swiftly. To help you…
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When a relationship breaks down issues often arise with regard to the future of the property in which the parties were residing. If the property is jointly owned then the parties have a joint interest in the property and if one party does not wish to sell the property they will need to purchase the…
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If you have decided to end your marriage the process can be fraught, emotional and stressful. The best way to approach this situation, if at all possible, is by agreement and discussion between yourself and your spouse. However, even if there is agreement in discussion, or in the face of dispute, it is important to…
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Those with extra time on their hands during the COVID-19 lockdown can use it constructively to get affairs and finances more organised, with suggestions from legal experts at JMP Solicitors. Managing director, Ian Howard, said: “These are uncertain times, and whilst the COVID-19 lockdown situation is largely negative it’s important to look at any extra…
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Congratulations are in order for Trainee Solicitor Monika Borek who has been admitted into the Chartered Institute of Linguists as a Full Member. Monika has a varied caseload of civil litigation matters and is currently working in the firm’s industrial disease department. She has also built up a following of Polish clients from all over…
DetailsNewspaper article on the dangers of Japanese Knotweed. Please click the link below to launch a PDF. Download PDF
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Solicitor Jane Pearsey joins the commercial law department of Grantham based JMP Solicitors to grow the commercial real estate offering of the practice. Jane has worked in the legal profession for over 25 years in commercial law transactional work including commercial property sales and purchases, unincorporated business acquisitions and disposal, landlord and tenant issues, commercial…
DetailsNeil Remnant, Head of Family Law at Grantham’s JMP Solicitors, has been re-appointed to the Resolution family law panel highlighting his in-depth knowledge and his client care skills. The Resolution panel is designed to help people considering divorce or separation to find local lawyers who have the right skills and experience. The panel has an…
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We are often asked, “how long a divorce will take”. Whilst there are never any guarantees as there are so many variables, we have produced this infographic that shows the steps. Download the Infographic
DetailsA senior partner from another law firm asked Ian to represent a 90-year old man who had been attacked and severely injured by another patient while in hospital. After a long battle with the defendents, Ian secured £50,000 in compensation. He successfully argued that the hospital had failed in their duty of care when transferring…
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