Welcome to MCP Solicitors
Solicitors in King's Lynn, Peterborough, Thetford & Wisbech
Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar (MCP) Solicitors is a long established, substantial firm of solicitors based in East Anglia, with offices in Kings Lynn, Peterborough, Thetford and Wisbech.
Our lawyers deal with most areas of law, for both individuals and businesses, and we pride ourselves on our professional, friendly, cost-effective service.
Please explore this website to learn more about what we offer or alternatively contact us to find out how we can help you.
News
22nd April 2009: Cohabitation Bill
Today one in six of all couples are not married and yet cohabitants are often left without any legal protection if their relationship breaks down. A Bill is currently going through the House of Lords and had its second reading on 13th March 2009. Resolution, a organisation of Family Lawyers, are trying to bring attention to the fact that there is not such things as “Common Law Husband and Wife”
6th April 2009: HIP's Expand Again
The regulations on first day marketing will change from 6th April 2009, to ensure buyers have certainty that the Home Informatin Pack (HIP) will be available as soon as a property comes onto the market, and that sellers see the product they are paying for. A Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) will also be needed. This will include information on flood risk, gas and electricity safety, service charges, structural damage and parking arrangements. This will go alongside other important information already in the pack, such as energy performance certificates. For more information please contact Andrew Davies.
1st February 2009: What Happens If You Die Without Leaving A Will?
Many people are under the impression that when they die their Estate (comprising money, property and possessions) will pass to their loved ones. However, this is not always the case. If you die without having made a Will your Estate is divided according to Intestacy Rules, which changed on 1st February 2009. Read More...
15th January 2009: New Solicitor Qualifies With MCP Solicitors
On 15th January 2009 Aimee Marsh qualified as a solicitor with MCP Solicitors. Aimee has been training with the firm for the past two and a half years. During this time she has gained wide experience in Criminal, Family, Property and particularly Commercial Law, the field in which she is now specialising. Read More...
9th January 2009: ECHR DNA Ruling And Its Implications
On 4th December 2009, in a landmark ruling which "disappointed" the Government, the European Court of Human Rights unanimously ruled that the current law in England & Wales relating to the retention of DNA profiles and fingerprints is unlawful. What implications will this have for innocent people whose DNA profiles and fingerprints have been retained? Read More...
