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Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar (MCP) is a long established substantial firm of Solicitors based in East Anglia, with offices in King's Lynn, Peterborough, Thetford and Wisbech. We deal with most areas of law, both private and commercial, and pride ourselves on our professional, friendly cost-effective service.


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Chatteris Breakfast Seminar
22nd July 2008
On Thursday 10th July MCP Solicitors joined with Whiting & Partners Accountants to provide another breakfast seminar for local businesses. The event took place at the South Fens Business Centre and was well attended by a variety of local businesses from farmers to office suppliers and engineers.
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Downham Market Law Surgery Expands
24th June 2008
MCP Solicitors is expanding the regular law surgery in Downham Market. Lawyers will be available for appointments to discuss your legal questions regarding Divorce, Property, Commercial or any other legal issue you might have.
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Thetford Team Shoots For Glory
23rd May 2008
Tim Stevenson, of Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar Solicitors, led his Thetford team to glory at a simulated wild bird flush on 21st May.
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MCP Lawyer Specialises in Children's Work
29th April 2008
Lyn Jahangir, a Legal Executive Advocate at MCP Solicitors' Wisbech office, has had her membership to the Law Society's Children's Panel renewed. Lyn Jahangir was the first Legal Executive in England to be admitted to the Panel five years ago and is extremely proud of this achievement.
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Crime Department Expands
28th April 2008
MCP Solicitors' Crime Department is growing yet again! Nigel Taylor, an experienced Police Station Advisor and Crown Court Litigator, has recently joined the King's Lynn office to work on all areas of Crime law.
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New Portuguese Lawyer for MCP Solicitors
14th April 2008
The Thetford branch of MCP Solicitors has welcomed a new member to their team - Portuguese lawyer Paula Fernandes. Paula is a Portuguese legal consultant who did her training in Lisbon and is now with MCP Solicitors helping the Portuguese speaking population of East Anglia with their legal issues.
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Family Lawyer Joins Resolution
13th March 2008
Robert Colwell, a Solicitor in MCP's King's Lynn Family Department, is now a full member of Resolution Family Lawyers, having completed a "Code of Conduct" course.
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Law Society President Visits MCP Solicitors
28th February 2008
Law Society President Andrew Holroyd took a break from his work at the National Law Society in London by visiting Solicitors in King's Lynn, including Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar on Wednesday 20th February 2008.
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New Wills & Probate Lawyer For Peterborough
8th February 2008
MCP's Peterborough office has a new addition to its team of experienced lawyers. Brett Palmer has joined as Probate Manager to help clients with Wills, Probate and Elderly Client Care.
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Head Of Criminal Department Offers Advice To Potential Lawyers
3rd December 2007
Alison Muir, Head of the Criminal Department, has been featured in the national publications Lawcareers.net and The 2008 Training Contracts and Pupilage Handbook.
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Pleural Plaques Appeal Dismissed
17th October 2007
The House of Lords has dismissed an appeal in a test case that compensation should be paid to victims who have developed pleural plaques i.e. scarring of the lungs, an asbestos related disease.
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King's Lynn Family Department Gains New Lawyer
19th September 2007
Robert Colwell, a Solicitor in MCP's Family Department, is moving office from Wisbech to King's Lynn. Robert works on most areas of family law and deals particularly with divorce and children matters such as contact and residence.
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HIPs Extended to 3 Bedroom Properties
19th August 2007
The Government has announced that Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be rolled out to 3 bedroom properties from 10 September 2007.
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Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act Becomes Law
6th August 2007
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 was made law on 26 July 2007. This deals with gross negligence by an organisation leading to a person's death.
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NICE U-Turn Over Asbestos Cancer Drug
13th July 2007
Last July NICE withdrew Alimta, a drug for people with the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma. Now a new NICE draft has indicated that, following a review, Alimta can be used on patients with advanceed mesothelioma.
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MCP Lawyer Reaches Higher
29th June 2007
MCP Peterborough Solicitor Michael Ruck has been appointed a Higher Court Advocate for Criminal Proceedings.
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MCP Solicitor Featured in National Magazine
15th June 2007
Robert Colwell, from the Wisbech family department, was interviewed in a recent edition of national magazine "Solicitors Journal". In a special edition looking at law in East Anglia they interviewed Roberton the legal issues facing the region.
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Double Qualification!
23rd April 2007
After much hard work two MCP trainees have qualified as solicitors. Robert Colwell is working in the Family department specialising in divorce, children matters and legally aided work, while Louisa Mawbey deals mainly with Wills, Probate and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
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Do You Know Your Rights?
5th April 2007
Many people believe that if they have been with their partner for some time they are legally considered to be common-law man and wife. This is NOT the case. So if you are in this situation what does it mean?
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New Deposit Rules For Landlords
2nd March 2007
Landlords and agents requiring deposits from their tenants may now need to ensure that those deposits are protected by a 'Tenancy Deposit Scheme' unde new rules.
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MCP Offers The Full Range of Services
5th February 2007
Did you know that MCP cover almost every area of law? Some clients don't and have been spending large amounts of money by using different firms for different tasks.
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Solicitors Reject Legal Aid Proposals
19th January 2007
Around 400 solicitors have voted unanimously to back a motion rejecting the Government's controversial Legal Aid reforms.
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MP Visits Thetford Office
15th January 2007
Christopher Fraser, MP for South West Norfolk, visited the Thetford branch in December to discuss Legal Aid and MCP's work in Thetford and the surrounding area.
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MCP Fights For The Vulnerable
12th January 2007
MCP Partner and Head of the Family Department, Steve Welcomme, is a leading force in the campaign to keep Legal Aid available to all who need it in East Anglia.
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