Homebuyers and sellers feeling stuck in the middle and seeking advice at this uncertain time can look to conveyancing experts to find out more about what the current COVID-19 crisis means for property purchases and sales. With government guidelines setting restrictions on living in the UK at present, those looking to buy and sell homes…
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Business owners striving to maximise protection of their brand and intellectual property can look to top tips from commercial law experts. It’s crucial for every business to preserve its brand and intellectual property, whilst equally avoiding infringement of third-party trademarks. Commercial lawyer at JMP Solicitors, Robert Cox, offers advice for business owners on how to…
DetailsIn light of the current situation with COVID-19 and the latest advice from the government, we would like to update our clients on how we are operating: Our managing director, Ian Howard, has issued the following statement. The health and safety of our clients and team is our top priority and we have been monitoring…
DetailsOwners of leasehold homes who have discovered issues in terms of selling can use free legal services at JMP Solicitors to help with the rectification of deeds. If you are a home owner of a new build house or flat with a 10-year doubling ground rent clause, the conveyancing experts at JMP will be able…
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Following government guidelines, families who have separated can look to advice from family law experts about shared contact arrangements for children during COVID-19 self-isolation. The latest government announcement from minister for the cabinet office, Michael Gove, outlined the new regulations for shared contact between children and separated parents in his speech yesterday (Monday 23 March).…
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Three out of five people in the UK do not have a Will in place that details what happens to their affairs, dependents and assets once they die. Why do so many people put off making a new Will? Some people believe that their friends and family will be able to decide between them who…
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Courageous young people were recognised at the ninth annual Children of Courage Awards, with Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors as a main sponsor. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven, took place on 11 March at the Urban Hotel, Swingbridge Road in Grantham, presenting eight children with the honourable award. During the…
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Our recent article on the new Civil Liability Act, due to come into effect April 2020, achieved interest from a Times Law journalist who interviewed managing director Ian Howard for a wider feature on what the new act means for whiplash claims in the future. With the law surrounding road traffic accidents proposed to change…
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Going through divorce or separation can be hard and there are lots of things to consider. We are often asked for advice regarding the former marital home, pensions and other assets accumulated during the course of the relationship. Neil Remnant, head of family law at JMP Solicitors, said: “To ease conflict in the often-turbulent situation…
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JMP Solicitors is expanding its commercial team at its Grantham office with the appointment of a new solicitor, Robert Cox. Having graduated from Keele University with a degree in Law and American Studies, Robert brings over 30 years’ legal experience to the team having worked in Melton Mowbray for 17 years at Oldham Marsh Page…
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Finding a home isn’t always easy and it’s important to take into consideration a number of factors such as budget, agents and negotiations. First time homebuyers looking to purchase an abode for the future can look to six savvy tips from the conveyancing experts at JMP Solicitors. Here’s a list of savvy tips for first…
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With the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics highlighting that Britain’s death toll from asbestos is at ‘crisis level’*, it’s now more important than ever to recognise the risks of asbestos poisoning in the workplace. There were 2,709 ‘deaths by industrial disease’ recorded by coroners in England and Wales in 2018, a 44% rise…
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