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JMP Solicitors has expanded its personal Injury team in its Grantham office with the appointment of senior solicitor, Monique Medd. Monique brings a wealth of experience to the firm having…
Lincoln 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…
From 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…
Following a successful audit of practices and procedures, JMP Solicitors has secured its Lexcel accreditation, achieving a rating of ‘excellent.’ The Grantham-based law firm was found to be fully…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Three 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…
Grantham-based JMP Solicitors is growing its team with a trio of new hires – as Andrea Bingham joins as a private client solicitor, Mikaela Rogerson as a family law solicitor…
JMP Solicitors has received a silver Investors in People accreditation for investment in its staff – an accolade which is awarded to just five per cent of those assessed. Nationally…
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…
Grantham-based JMP Solicitors has been ranked as a leading firm for personal injury and clinical negligence services in the prestigious Legal 500 listing, with senior associate solicitor and head of…
Families experiencing a change in circumstances can look to suggestions from family law experts whilst going through the difficult process of divorce and separation. Any change in family circumstances needs…
Couples looking to divorce during the pandemic can look to family law experts for answers and advice during this already difficult time. There are plenty of aspects to consider during…
Homeowners and prospective buyers considering a move before Christmas should act quickly to increase their chances of a smooth relocation, as the festive period approaches. The weeks leading up to…
London commuters thinking of moving to a location outside of the capital can look to inside tips from property experts on up-and-coming areas in the East Midlands. Moving further upcountry…
Homeowners looking to sell properties in the current market should look to tips from conveyancing experts to get homes market ready. Following the government announcement of the stamp duty holiday…
With the government announcement of the stamp duty holiday until March 31 2021, prospective homebuyers can look to these five reasons from conveyancing experts to move whilst the property market is…
Following a successful audit of practices and procedures, JMP Solicitors has secured its Lexcel accreditation this month, achieving a rating of ‘excellent’. The Grantham-based law firm was found to be…
It is extremely important that every business owner has plans in place detailing what happens to their business in the unfortunate circumstance of their demise. Drafting a business will ensures…
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…
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…
In 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,…
Owners 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Personal injury solicitor Neil McKinley has been elected for a top national legal role as part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). With 40 years of legal experience,…
A close relative of NHS founder Nye (Aneurin) Bevan has suffered an avoidable early death due to a life-threatening mistake made by two NHS trusts. Roderick Paul Bevan, the great…
Two legal executives from Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors have passed distinguished Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) exams. Personal injury trainee legal executive Emily Roche completed her level three…
The government recently announced that divorce laws in England and Wales would change as soon as parliamentary time became available to implement them, with the introduction of a ‘no fault’…
Contact arrangements can be fraught during the emotive time of the Christmas holidays and can cause a lot of conflict in separated families – even if there is a Court…
Three in five people die every year without a Will. That means their assets will be dispersed under the strict Rules of Intestacy. Here is how that plays out. Did…
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) have once again been headline news, and once again not in a positive light. In today’s world the general population will most probably only hear of these…
Lawyer, Helen Carey joins the commercial law department of Grantham based JMP Solicitors to grow the contentious commercial and contract law offering of the practice. Helen was formerly at Shakespeare…
Our personal injury litigation team are celebrating becoming a “recommended” firm, making them one of the top nine practices in the East Midlands. The team specialises in complex and high-value…
If you or your family have been a victim of medical negligence or of a personal injury that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact our friendly…
DoLS ensures that people who can’t consent to their care arrangements in a care home or a hospital are protected if those arrangements “deprive them of their liberty”. For example,…
The Law Commission has now confirmed that electronic signatures can be used to sign formal legal contracts under English Law via its consultation paper “Electronic execution of documents“ – published…
It would seem that the government will push ahead with civil partnerships being open to all couples following the Supreme Court ruling in Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan case in…
When Jane Fonda was 59, she was sitting in the back of her fabulously wealthy husband’s ranch-hand’s truck bouncing back to one of their 23 properties around the world. She…
When booking a venue for an event, such as a wedding, birthday or family get together, it is all too common for the excitement to take over and for paperwork…
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) with support from motoring safety experts Thatcham Research,…
Graham and Maria Mills separated in 2000. At the time of the divorce Mrs Mills was to receive a lump sum which was sufficient for her to buy a mortgage-free…
LPA stands for Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a powerful legal document. It is the power of an individual to appoint some-one as their official attorney to make decisions…
Just one year on from being one of only 11% of law firms in the country to be awarded the Lexcel accreditation, JMP Solicitors sailed through the onsite re-assessment. The…
Reproduced: PRESS SUMMARY Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Appellant) v Stephen Williams and Robin Waistell (Respondents) [2018] EWCA Civ XXX On appeal from: Mr Recorder Grubb sitting in the Cardiff County…
Network Rail have admitted to their failings in dealing with this pernicious weed and the injunction we brought to make them deal with the problem has been agreed with by…
Landmark Japanese Knotweed case reaches the Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today concluded its two day Hearing following a claim by a home owner against Network Rail…
We are celebrating with Nikkita Nelson-Aylott, the latest trainee who has completed her training contract with the firm, and was officially admitted to the Roll of Solicitors at the beginning…
If you are in the sad situation where you have decided to separate, should you leave the family home?
Going into business with a partner, whether it be a partnership or a company, is an exciting time for any business entrepreneur. The hunger and determination for success is a…
“I’m in my sixties and just noticed I am losing my hearing. For years, I worked in a factory surrounded by noisy machinery. I read I may be able to claim for…
Williams v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd The Williams case was successful at trial and is already considered a landmark case. Network Rail appealed and the High Court accepted that it…
JMP Solicitors won a court ruling on Japanese Knotweed which could pave the way for home owners to get compensation from Network Rail, local authorities and other major landowners. It…
It was fascinating to read the other day that two systems were able to communicate with each other through their own modified use of English. Some might think this is…
At some point in time, it is likely that all businesses are owed a debt in some form or another. For most people, the thought of having a County Court…
A breakdown of a relationship is a very traumatic event for many people. Although going through the divorce can be very stressful for all parties involved, the procedure itself is…
JMP Solicitors is representing property owners from a North London road who are claiming that the Environment Agency was careless in its treatment of an infestation of Japanese Knotweed in…
We have been asked several times what rights do grandparents have when they have been denied access to their grandchildren? No rights…but… Grandparents do not have an automatic right to…
Neil McKinley, solicitor at Grantham’s JMP Solicitors, has been made a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). There are only 129 Fellows in in total across the…
Terms and Conditions, everyone has seen them, but hardly any of us have to rely on them until something has gone wrong! Every established business or company should have a…
The recent NAO report on the NHS cyber attack in May this year highlights how even the biggest organisations rely on small details. According to Amyas Morse, head of the…
One thing every business needs to consider is its brand and how it protects this and how to avoid infringing third party trade marks. Check the UK database Firstly, check…
You have recently got married Getting married revokes any previous Will. Your assets will pass to your spouse as next-of-kin. You and your partner choose to live together, “marriage is…
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…
Owners or landlords of commercial properties with a rating of F or G may be liable to pay large fines from April 2018. Fines will be based on the rateable…
In 2015, then Chancellor – George Osborne – announced that cash payments for minor whiplash injuries would be banned with the intention of curtailing what the insurance industry calls “compensation…
Many parents find themselves in quite serious conflict over the amount of time that their children will spend with each of them. Sometimes one parent feels they aren’t getting enough…
A landmark appeal at the Supreme Court has found that victims of serious failings by the police will be able to claim compensation. A police investigation would have to fail…
Congratulations go to co-owner of JMP Solicitors and Head of Private Client department – Yvonne Carratt – who has been honoured with becoming an Associate Member of STEP – The…
Around a million people in England and Wales are estimated to be due a refund since the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) reduced the cost of registration fees last…
Have you ever thought about just how much of your personal information is held by countless businesses or organisations? Name, email addres, race, political preferences, memberships – the list is…
According to the latest information from the Office of National Statistics – ONS – 3.3 million families are now co-habiting and it is the fastest growing sector and the second…
Lee was helping to unload pallets from a lorry in the loading bay of this High Street department store. The pallets were hanging over the end of the tail lift…
If you are in the sad situation where you have decided to separate, should you leave the family home? – quick FAQ. The family home is often the most valuable…
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…
