Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors has expanded its conveyancing and private client teams, with the appointment of four new hires. Sharon Galley, who qualified as a licensed conveyancer in 2019 and brings 17 years’ experience with her, will manage and head up the conveyancing team with the support of new executives Kirsty Andrew and…
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Members of the public who have suffered an accident in a public place which wasn’t their fault can look to advice from legal specialists to ensure the incident is properly recorded should they wish to make a claim for compensation. From tripping accidents on the street over a pothole or loose paving stone, to slipping…
DetailsLincoln and other areas in the Midlands and North have been dubbed hotspots for buyers looking to move out of bigger cities such as London, due to the introduction of flexible working by many employers across the country. Working from home has become the new normal for many people in the UK due to Coronavirus…
DetailsDid you know that you need a solicitor when remortgaging? While some lenders use their preferred suppliers to manage the legal requirements of the process, many don’t offer this service at all – and lots of homeowners simply don’t know that they need it. If you’re not tied into your mortgage deal or your fixed…
DetailsA turbulent time for the entire population – the past 18 months has seen the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate many changes to the way we lead our lives. Not only has the pandemic caused us to reflect on mortality more than ever before, changes in government legislation and lifestyle trends continue to emerge as a result,…
DetailsFrom 6th April 2022, estranged couples in the UK will be able to file for divorce without attributing blame, following the enactment of the long-awaited government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Hailed the biggest change in divorce law for half a century, the Act will drastically reform the current divorce process, removing the concept…
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Separated families can look to advice from family law experts this Christmas to ensure child contact arrangements run smoothly over the festive period. The most recent government guidelines state that on Christmas Day, people are able to form an exclusive ‘Christmas bubble’, composed of no more than three households. Children from separated families may be…
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Our offices are closed from Thursday 23 December at 5:30PM and will re-open at 9AM on Tuesday 4 January 2022 JMP Solicitors wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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With many shifting to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic business owners can look to top tips from law experts to ensure they are legally providing employees with everything they need. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp rise in the number of people working from home since March 2020 and remote working has quickly…
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Cohabiting couples who have had to postpone their big day due to the coronavirus pandemic can look to interesting insights from family law experts about how their rights differ as an unmarried couple who are living together, with shared assets and children. With an estimated four out of five weddings postponed in 2020 due to…
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Couples looking to separate can look to advice from family law experts who can help the difficult process move forward more seamlessly. From financial assets, to future shared contact arrangements and the marital home, there are a number of important considerations to look after when it comes to separating, so it’s important to have full…
DetailsThree out of five people in the UK do not have a will in place to set out what happens to their affairs, dependents and assets once they pass, so legal experts are outlining the main reasons why it’s important to organise a will to ensure wishes are honoured. In the absence of a will,…
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