MCP Solicitors' News Archive
News from 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...
News from 2008
ECHR DNA Ruling And Its Implications
On 4th December 2008, 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...
Chatteris Breakfast Seminar
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 in Chatteris and was well attended by a variety of local businesses from farmers to office suppliers and engineers.
Downham Market Law Surgery Expands
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.
Thetford Team Shoots For Glory
Tim Stevenson, of Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar, led his Thetford team to glory at a simulated wild bird flushon 21st May.
MCP Lawyer Specialises in Children's Work
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.
Crime Department Expands
MCP Solicitors' Crime Department is growning 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 Criminal law.
New Portuguese Lawyer for MCP Solicitors -
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.
Family Lawyer Joins Resolution
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.
Law Society President Visits MCP Solicitors
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.
News from 2007
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.
HIPs Expand To Almost All Homes - 30th November 2007
From 14th December 2007 Home Information Packs (HIPs) will be required for 1 and 2 bedroom properties in England and Wales. This extends their current use on 3 bed or larger properties.
Attend Our Conference - 25th October 2007
MCP Solicitors wish to extend an open invitation to our business conferences in Thetford on 8th November 2007 and in Peterborough on 14th November 2007.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MCP Hold Law Surgery In Long Sutton - 24th July 2007
MCP are now holding a law surgery in Long Sutton every fortnight. They will take place in Fenland Financial Services every other Thursday from 21st June 2007.
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 for patients with advanced Mesothelioma.
MCP Lawyer Reaches Higher - 29th June 2007
MCP Peterborough Solicitor Michael Ruck has been appointed a Higher Court Advocate for Criminal Proceedings.
Knowledge for Business King's Lynn Conference - 15th June 2007
On Thursday 7th June MCP joined forces with Stephenson Smart Accountants to provide a conference to businesses in the King's Lynn area.
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 Robert on the legal issues facing the region.
Double Qualification! - 23rd April 2007
After much hard work two MPC 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.
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?
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' under new rules.
New King's Lynn Office Opens - 12th February 2007
MCP have now opened a new office in King's Lynn. The firm has been expanding considerably recently and this is now being reflected by the opening of a new office.
MCP Offers The Full Range of Services - 5th February 2007
Did you know that MCP covers almost every area of law? Some clients don't and have been spending large amounts by using different firms for different tasks.
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.
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.
MCP Fight For The Vulnerable - 12th January 2007
MCP Partner and head of the Family department, Steve Welcomme, is a leading force in the campaign to help keep Legal Aid available to all who need it in East Anglia.
