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George Green LLP expands Corporate Team with the addition of Solicitor, Jonathan Bradley

George Green LLP, a leading Midlands law firm, is excited to announce the expansion of its corporate team with the addition of newly qualified solicitor, Jonathan Bradley. Jonathan will be based at the firm's Cradley Heath office, working closely with...

George Green LLP urges people to get writing a will off their to-do list

The George Green Private Client team is encouraging people to consider the risks of not having a will in place following new research revealing nearly half of UK adults aged over 30 who don’t have a will say it’s on their to-do list, with 43%...

George Green LLP Strengthens Residential Conveyancing Department with Dual Solicitor Appointments

George Green LLP is pleased to announce the recent expansion of its Residential Conveyancing Department with the addition of two accomplished solicitors. Caroline Pain, who joined the firm in January, will be based at the Cradley Heath office, while Annita...

George Green LLP celebrates the opening of their new Sutton Coldfield office

Partners and staff from the law firm George Green welcomed guests to The Town House, Sutton Coldfield to mark the opening of the firm’s Sutton Coldfield office. The evening was an excellent opportunity for both new and existing connections, and it...

George Green succeeds in the Court of Appeal

George Green successfully acted for the defendants in the case of Gill v Thind [2023] EWCA Civ 1276 Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the latest, and hopefully final, instalment of the litigation between Mr Gill and Mr and...

George Green announces significant recruitment with new residential property associate appointment

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Residential Property Team with the hire of highly experienced solicitor,  Kimberley Blackburn . Kimberley, who joins the firm as an associate, specialises in all...

Happy Halloween from everyone at George Green!

Staff at George Green LLP, have been combining the fun of Halloween with raising money for our charity of the year: The Rusell’s Hall Baby Bereavement Campaign. It has been a day filled with laughter, creativity, delicious treats, and above all, a...

George Green and its lawyers recognised as the best of the best in Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024

Lawyers at leading Midlands law firm George Green are celebrating individually and collectively having had their market leading reputations for service delivery confirmed by independent market analysis contained in the latest Chambers Legal Guide. We are...

George Green confirms the strength and depth of its full-service offering and lawyer cohort with 2024 Legal 500 rankings

Lawyers at leading Midlands law firm George Green are celebrating individually and collectively having had their market leading reputations for service delivery confirmed in the latest legal 500 market research. We are delighted to confirm that George...

George Green litigation team retains number one position in 2024 Legal 500 Guide

We are delighted to confirm that George Green’s standout litigation team has once again been awarded a tier one ranking in Legal 500. In addition, Morgan Rees , has been ranked as a “Leading Individual” and fellow partner Liam Owen has...

George Green Private Client Services Partners celebrate Legal 500 2024 recognition

The  Private Client  team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500. In addition, partners  Claire Pottinger  and ...

George Green Employment Team Achieves Legal 500 Recognition

The Employment law team at George Green, a prominent Midlands law firm, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence. It is with great pride that the team announces their recognition in the latest edition of Legal 500. This recognition not only...

George Green Family Team celebrate 2024 Legal 500 recognition

The Family team  at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. In addition, Family chief  Mark Vandaele...

George Green Corporate and Finance Teams celebrate Legal 500 recognition

The  Corporate  and  Banking and  Finance  teams at leading Midlands law firm George Green have had their excellent reputations for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been...

George Green contentious trusts & probate team celebrate 2024 Legal 500 recognition

The contentious probate team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. Partner Liam Owen and Associate Susan...

George Green Trainee, Anna Papadopoullos, Qualifies as Solicitor

George Green LLP is pleased to announce that  Anna Papadopoullos  has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Anna has been offered and taken up a role in the firm’s  Cradley Heath office  within the ...

George Green LLP appoints three new trainees

Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP has strengthened its trainee solicitor cohort with the appointment of Gabriela Goldberg, Emma Tetsill and Evie Smith. Gabriela has been working as a paralegal in the firm’s residential conveyancing...

George Green Trainee, Rachel Humphries, Qualifies as Solicitor in Dispute Resolution Department

George Green is pleased to announce that Rachel Humphries has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Rachel has taken up a role in the firm’s Cradley Heath office in the dispute resolution department working...

George Green welcomes Family Law Partner to its Sutton Coldfield office

George Green has continued to grow its market-leading Family Law team with the hire of Gemma Fenton , who joins as a Partner. Gemma will be working from the firm’s new Sutton Coldfield office. Gemma has over 12 years experience working as a family...

George Green's Private Client Team comes out top in latest edition of leading legal market directory

The Private Client team of leading Midlands law firm George Green has once again been recognised as one of the Midlands leading Private Client teams in the latest Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory. The latest edition of Chambers &...

George Green Family Team succeed in High Court Appeal - Appeal Court agree to set aside a Financial Order made against a Husband in Divorce Proceedings

George Green Solicitors acted on behalf of the Husband in a combined appeal brought by him and 5 companies of which he is the sole or majority shareholder.  The appeal arose in the context of a Final Order made in financial remedy proceedings in the...

George Green Launches 2023 Vacation Placement Scheme

The leading law firm George Green launched its 2023 undergraduate student vacation scheme last week. During the next few weeks a number of law students will be spending time with the firm. The programme involves students spending time with partners and...

George Green Team take a Jurassic journey

A team from George Green LLP took on the South -West Coastal path along the Jurassic Coast on Saturday July 1, raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Russell Hall Hospital’s Baby Bereavement Campaign. The Firm’s fourteen...

George Green To Take On " Jurassic Coastal Walk Challenge"

A team from George Green LLP is taking on a 30 mile walk along the Jurassic Coast raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, The Baby Bereavement Campaign at Russell’s Hall Hospital. On Saturday 1 st July, a 16 strong team from...

George Green LLP has advised the owners of TLO Risk Services (TLO) on the sale of TLO to Specialist Risk Group (SRG)

The George Green corporate team was led by partner and head of team, Sarah Ward . Sarah was supported by Matthew Martin , Anna Papadopoullos and Rachel Humphries (all pictured in the photo) and employment partner Amy Brokenshire .  Patrick Allan...

George Green Opens New Office in Sutton Coldfield

Leading Midlands solicitors, George Green, has opened a third office, in Sutton Coldfield at Second Floor, 4 Emmanuel Court, Reddicroft, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AZ   David Stevenson, CEO, said “ Sutton Coldfield was an obvious next step for the...

We did it!! George Green walked to Athens!

Over the month of May, the employees of George Green LLP initially set out to virtually walk/run/cycle the distance between their Wolverhampton office and Rome. However, in the first two weeks of May alone the group clocked up an amazing total of 911.31...

George Green Walk to Rome

Over the month of May, the employees of George Green LLP will be virtually walking/running/cycling the distance between their Wolverhampton office and Rome. 35 members of the firm are tracking their individual walks/runs/bike rides and adding them together...

George Green LLP Appoints New Trainees

Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP has strengthened its trainee solicitor cohort with the appointment of Samuel Hartley and Thomas Walton. Sam studied history at Cardiff University graduating in 2020 with a first-class honours degree. He...

George Green Trainee, Laura Crackle, Qualifies as a Solicitor

George Green is pleased to announce that Laura Crackle has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Laura has taken up a role in the firm’s Cradley Heath office within the commercial property department working alongside...

George Green Trainee, Rosie Milian, Qualifies as a Solicitor

George Green is pleased to announce that Rosie Milian has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Rosie has taken up a role in the firm’s Cradley Heath office within the private client department working alongside partners ...

Update Your Will Week 2023

This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by SFE to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. This helps minimise disputes – easing distress (and...

It's officially Update Your Will Week 2023

Six out of ten parents in the West Midlands have no legal guardian in place to care for their children in the event of their deaths Research commissioned by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and George Green LLP shows 64% of parents in the West Midlands...

George Green announces Dudley Group NHS Charity - Baby Bereavement Campaign as it's charity of the year.

George Green LLP has appointed the Baby Bereavement Campaign as the firm’s charity of the year for 2023 in support of our colleague Mell and her family following the devastating loss of her baby George last summer. On 24th June 2022, George and his...

George Green's retail deals for Refined Brands

The George Green LLP Corporate Team led by Philip Round and Sarah Ward have recently acted for Refined Brands on their successful acquisition of Turtle Doves (Not Just Gloves) Limited.  The recent acquisition helps Refined Brands to continue to...

George Green LLP has advised Black Country manufacturer, Alloy Wire International (AWI), on its successful management buyout and investment drive.

The George Green Corporate Team , led by partner Philip Round , was delighted to advise Alloy Wire International on its recent management buyout, with financing being provided by HSBC Bank UK Plc. AWI is a Black Country manufacturer of round, flat and...

George Green Trainee, Matthew Martin, Qualifies as Solicitor

George Green is pleased to announce that Matthew Martin has completed his training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Matthew has taken up a role in the firm’s Cradley Heath office within the Corporate department working alongside...

Employment Law Update with George Green and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Employment law is ever evolving and 2023 looks set to bring with it a number of changes. The employment team from George Green LLP will bring you up to speed on recent developments and will also highlight forthcoming changes in employment law. This session...

George Green LLP donate 180 gifts to local families in need

Staff at George Green LLP have donated 180 toys and gifts for children aged 0-16 who are being supported by The Black Country Women’s Refuge. This week, staff spent time wrapping the donated gifts which included books, board games,...

George Green Announces expansion of Dispute Resolution Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Dispute Resolution Team with the hire of Partner,  Adam Johnson . Adam is a very experienced litigator with a proven track record of providing solutions and...

High Court dismisses claims and unfair prejudice petitions against George Green's clients

Corporate dispute specialists Morgan Rees and George Gwynn successfully represented our clients in a four-year company ownership dispute, culminating in a three week trial and the High Court dismissing all the claims against our clients and awarding them...

George Green LLP has advised the Vendors of Tamworth-based Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) on the sale of ITC to ATA.

The George Green Corporate Team , led by partner S arah Ward , has advised the Vendors of Tamworth headquartered specialist tooling supplier, ITC on its sale to the Irish precision-engineering multinational ATA. ITC is a manufacturer and supplier of...

George Green Appoints Two New Property Paralegals

Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP has recently expanded their Property team with the appointment of Gabriela Goldberg and Lydia Howell . Gabriela is an experienced paralegal and law graduate who joined the firm’s Residential Conveyancing...

George Green LLP Appoints New Trainee

Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP has strengthened its trainee solicitor cohort with the appointment of Joe Harris . Joe started with the firm in November 2021 as a Paralegal in the firm’s Corporate department, before starting his...

George Green and its lawyers recognised as the best of the best in Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023

Lawyers at leading Midlands law firm George Green are celebrating individually and collectively having had their market leading reputations for service delivery confirmed by independent market analysis contained in the latest Chambers Legal Guide. We are...

George Green Trainees Host Law Taster Day

Last week our trainees; Rosie Milian , Matthew Martin , Rachel Humphries ,  Anna Papadopoullos , Samuel Evans and Rachel Sharp hosted a law taster day at our Cradley Heath office for the law students at King Edward VI College. The day involved...

George Green Employment Team celebrates Legal 500 recognition

The Employment law teams at leading Midlands law firm George Green has its excellent reputations for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500. Market and client feedback includes: “ George Green consistently...

George Green contentious trusts & probate team celebrate Legal 500 recognition

The contentious probate team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. Partner Liam Owen and Associate Susan...

George Green Corporate & Finance Teams celebrate Legal 500 recognition

The Corporate  and Banking and  Finance teams at leading Midlands law firm George Green have had their excellent reputations for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. In...

George Green Commercial Property Partners celebrate Legal 500 recognition

Commercial Property Partners at leading Midlands law firm George Green have had their excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. Commercial Property partners ...

George Green Private Client Services Partners celebrate Legal 500 recognition

The Private Client team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500. In addition, partners Claire Pottinger and Louise Axford have each...

George Green Family Team celebrate Legal 500 recognition

The Family team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its excellent reputation for service delivery and client care confirmed in the latest edition of Legal 500 which has just been published. In addition, Family chief Mark Vandaele and fellow...

George Green confirms the strength and depth of its full-service offering and lawyer cohort with latest Legal 500 rankings

Lawyers at leading Midlands law firm George Green are celebrating individually and collectively having had their market leading reputations for service delivery confirmed in the latest legal 500 market research. We are delighted to confirm that George Green...

George Green Dispute Resolution Team retains Number One position!

The dispute resolution team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its market leading reputation for service delivery and results confirmed in the confirmation of its top tier ranking in Legal 500 2023 which has just been published. We are...

George Green Announce Expansion in Private Client Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Private Client Team with the hire of experienced solicitor,  Maria Shakespeare . Maria specialises in all aspects of Private Client Law including preparing Wills,...

George Green LLP Appoints Two New Trainees

Samuel Evans studied at University of Worcester achieving a First Class Law Degree before completing his LPC at BPP University in 2021. Sam joined the firm in October 2021 as a paralegal and went on to start his training contract in the private client...

George Green's Private Client Team comes out top in latest edition of leading legal market directory

The Private Client team of leading Midlands law firm George Green has once again been recognised as one of the Midlands leading Private Client teams in the latest Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory. The latest edition of Chambers &...

George Green Launches 2022 Vacation Placement Scheme

The leading law firm George Green launched its 2022 undergraduate student vacation scheme last week. During the next few weeks a number of law students will be spending time with the firm. The programme involves students spending time with partners and...

George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Commercial Property Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Commercial Property Team with the hire of Partner, Fahmida Ismail. Fahmida brings with her a wealth of experience having worked in the Midlands legal market for many...

George Green Team Complete Welsh Three Peak Challenge

A team from George Green LLP has undertaken the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Myeloma UK, chosen in memory of former employee Linda Hadley. On Saturday 18 th  June, the fourteen strong team...

George Green To Take On The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

A team from George Green LLP is taking on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Myeloma UK. On Saturday 18th June, a team from George Green LLP will take on the challenge of climbing up (and down) three...

George Green Announces Promotions

Solicitor Greg Farley has been promoted to Associate and Associate Richard Port has been promoted to partner at one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, George Green. Richard Port, who joined the firm as an associate in April 2021, works within the...

George Green LLP act in the acquisition of The Regency Hotel, Solihull

Kam Johal, partner in the George Green Corporate and Commercial Team said “we were delighted to act for the Westbourne Leisure Group in the acquisition of The Regency Hotel, Solihull, which enhances the Group’s offering as an existing regional...

George Green LLP, Edwards Chartered Accountants and HSBC advise the management team of Servosteel on their successful MBO

George Green LLP and Edwards Chartered Accountants were delighted to advise the senior leadership team of Steelstrip Services Ltd t/a Servosteel on their recent successful management buyout (MBO), with financing being provided by HSBC Bank UK Plc. The MBO...

George Green expands its market leading Family Team

George Green has continued to grow its market leading Family team with the hire of the highly experienced Melanie Young, who joins as a Legal Executive. Mel has spent many years advising clients on a wide range of family issues, from the beginning...

George Green expands its market leading Family Team

George Green has continued to grow its market leading Family team with the hire of the highly experienced Melanie Young, who joins as a Legal Executive. Mel has spent many years advising clients on a wide range of family issues, from the beginning...

Leading Midlands Law Firm George Green continues recruitment drive

Leading Midlands law firm George Green has expanded its property team with the recruitment of Property paralegal, Gagandeep Florey Gagandeep is based in the firm’s Cradley Heath office, working with team head, Paul Kettle. Gagandeep commented:...

Key Hire for Employment Law team at George Green

Law firm George Green LLP expands its Employment Law team with strategic partner hire. George Green LLP has announced the appointment of Amy Brokenshire as a Partner in its Employment Law team. Amy is an experienced Employment Solicitor with a proven...

George Green LLP Welcomes New Trainee

George Green LLP, the leading Midlands law firm, has strengthened its trainee solicitor cohort with the recruitment of Anna Papadopoullas. Anna graduated from University of Leicester with a first-class honours law degree and achieved a high distinction in...

SFE re-accreditation for the George Green private client team.

Three members of our private client department have once again successfully passed their SFE Older Client Care in Practice Award. This qualification focuses on understanding the key illnesses and frailties of old age and vulnerability, e.g. hearing, sight,...

Leading Midlands Law Firm George Green Recruits New Paralegal

Leading Midlands law firm George Green has expanded its property team with the recruitment of paralegal, Alison Gjoka. Alison is based in the firm’s Cradley Heath Office working with the firm’s residential property team. Alison commented:...

George Green Trainee Qualifies as Solicitor

George Green is pleased to announce that Heather Smith has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Heather has taken up a role in the firm’s Cradley Heath office within the commercial property department working alongside...

George Green LLP Advises on Brandenburg Sale

Leading Midlands law firm George Green LLP have advised Brandenburg (UK) Limited, as well as its US and Indian affiliated entities (Brandenburg Na, LLC and Brandenburg India Pvt Ltd respectively) on its sale to the Pelsis Group, for an undisclosed amount. ...

GEORGE GREEN SOLICITOR AWARDED MBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST

Richard Port , family law associate at George Green LLP, has been awarded an MBE for his legal services to victims of domestic abuse in the 2022 New Year Honours List. The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of those in public life and those...

George Green LLP donate over 170 gifts to children in need

Staff at George Green LLP have donated over 170 toys for children at The Black Country Women’s Refuge, who might have otherwise gone without a gift this Christmas. Yesterday, colleagues at George Green spent time wrapping a variety of gifts for...

George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Property Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Property Team with the hire of Partner, Asad Khand. Asad commented, “I am delighted to have joined the team at George Green. What attracted to me to the Firm...

New Senior Partner for George Green LLP

Law firm George Green LLP has appointed Tim Lang as its new Senior Partner. Tim joined the firm in 2003 as a Partner. He leads the firm’s Employment practice as well as acting as a fee paid employment tribunal judge sitting in the South East. He...

George Green bolsters Corporate team with recent hire.

Joe Harris has joined George Green as a paralegal in the firm’s Corporate Services team. Joe is a University of Liverpool law graduate and is currently studying for his LPC qualification at BPP University. He is an experienced paralegal having...

George Green Dispute Resolution lawyers confirmed as leading lights

The dispute resolution team at leading Midlands law firm George Green has had its strong reputation for service delivery and results confirmed in recently published research. Chambers & Partners 2022 edition says of the team: “Compact and...

George Green supports Black Country Women's Aid

Staff at leading law firm George Green LLP have been raising money to help purchase food and other much needed essentials for the service users of Black Country Women’s Aid which will be distributed to vulnerable individuals and families who find...

George Green expands Property Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green has expanded its Commercial Property Team with the hire of associate solicitor,  Alex Curtis . Alex commented, “George Green is a Firm which delivers for clients on quality of advice and value as...

George Green lawyers confirmed as the best of the best

George Green lawyers confirmed as the best of the best The recently published 2022 editions of both  Legal 500 and   Chambers  &  Partners , confirm law firm George Green’s position as one of the West Midlands leading law...

George Green Private Client Team recognised in latest edition of leading legal market directory

The Private Client team of leading Midlands law firm George Green has once again been recognised as one of the Midlands leading Private Client teams in latest Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory. The latest edition of Chambers &...

George Green supports Black Country Food Bank

Staff at leading law firm George Green LLP have been helping Black Country Food Bank with donations of foodstuffs which will be distributed to local vulnerable individuals and families who find themselves in a time of crisis. Black Country Food Bank was set...

George Green Announces Associate Promotion

Solicitor Andrew Ward has been promoted to Associate within the Chambers and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked  corporate team  at one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, George Green . David Stevenson, Chief Executive at George Green remarked...

Sivier v Riley: George Green successful in the Court of Appeal

George Green partner Morgan Rees and solicitor Emma Barton successfully represented a journalist in this important Court of Appeal case concerning the ambit of the public interest defence under section 4 of the Defamation Act 2013. The case has been...

George Green LLP are raising money for Birmingham Women's Hospital, Woodland House Appeal.

The employees of George Green LLP are raising money for Birmingham Women’s Hospital by virtually walking/running the length of the country over the month of May. 20 members of the Firm are tracking their individual walks/runs and then adding them...

George Green expands Family Team with significant hire

George Green has continued to grow its market leading Family team with the hire of Richard Port, who joins as an Associate. Richard specialises in all aspects of family law including Divorce, Separation, Children and Financial matters and joins the team as...

George Green Announces Partner Promotions

Solicitors Liam Owen, Emma Fawkes-Underwood and Louise Axford have been promoted to partner at one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, George Green. Liam Owen, who joined the firm as an associate two years ago, works within the dispute resolution...

George Green corporate litigation success in the High Court

Corporate law firm George Green successfully acted for the defendants in the case of Gill v Thind [2020] EWHC 2973 (Ch). The judgment is a landmark win for the defendants in this complex field of derivative claims. Shareholders may use derivative actions to...

George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Property Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Property Team with the hire of solicitor, Wesley Parker. Wesley commented, “I am delighted to have joined the team at George Green. What attracted to me to...

George Green lawyers cement reputation as" go to" legal advisers

Latest industry research has confirmed law firm George Green’s “top tier firm” status and the high regard in which its lawyers are held. The recently published 2021 editions of both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners , have...

George Green bolsters Corporate team with hire

Solicitor Andrew Ward has joined the Corporate team of leading Midlands law firm George Green LLP. Andrew Ward Commented “I am excited to be joining one of the Midlands’ most respected corporate teams. George Green has a strong reputation for...

George Green expands Dispute Resolution team

George Green has continued to grow its Dispute Resolution offering with the hire of solicitor George Gwynn. George has joined from a well-known specialist dispute resolution firm in the West Midlands, having previously trained at that firm with George Green...

George Green announces new solicitor appointment

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Property Team with the hire of highly experienced solicitor, Hayley Griffiths. Hayley specialises in all aspects of  transactional property matters including...

George Green Private Client Team recognised in latest edition of leading legal market directory

The Private Client team of leading Midlands law firm George Green has been recognised as a leader in its field in latest Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory. The latest edition of Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory...

George Green Trainee Qualifies as Solicitor in Litigation Department

George Green is pleased to announce that Emma Barton has completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor. Emma  has taken up a role in the Firm’s Cradley Heath office within the Dispute Resolution department working alongside...

George Green Associate recognised as amongst the best of the best.

The leading Midlands law firm is delighted to announce that its Private Client Services Associate, Louise Axford, has been recognised as one of the best and brightest practitioners in her field. Louise has recently completed her Trust Estates and...

Back on the market

After two months of stagnation and uncertainty caused as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, the housing market in England can restart today with buyers and renters now being allowed to view properties and move home under new rules.  Regulations are...

Coronavirus Update - George Green LLP

Coronavirus Update This is obviously a challenging and worrying time for all of us.  Whilst our overriding concern is the safeguarding of the health and welfare of our staff, clients (particularly the elderly and vulnerable) and their families, we...

George Green supports new charity for 2020

Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently chosen the charity it will raise funds for during the course of 2020. After consulting with its staff, George Green has decided that during 2020 it will raise funds to support Birmingham Women’s...

Employment Law Newsletter March 2020

  Coronavirus (COVID-19) is grabbing the headlines as it spreads over the globe and more cases are diagnosed in the UK. The impact of the virus on employees and business is worrying for employers. Some guidance has been published recently which...

George Green Raised Funds During 2019 For Leapgate

Midlands law firm George Green LLP raised funds during the course of 2019 for Leapgate Activity Centre. Leapgate is a recently established charity aimed at providing much needed educational and vocational training and support to adults with learning...

Employment Law Newsletter February

Everyone's talking about veganism, and not just because of Veganuary. In January, an employment tribunal found that a vegan was protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010 . The employee's ethical veganism met the legal test for a...

George Green Employment Law Update Seminar

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Update 4th March 2020, 9am - 11am Employment law is ever evolving and 2020 looks set to bring with it a number of changes. At this year’s briefing session, the employment team...

Employment Law Newsletter January 2020

In December 2019, the government set out its plans for new employment law legislation in the Queen's Speech. Much of it will be familiar from the Good Work Plan and includes: Creating a single labour market enforcement agency to protect the rights of...

George Green Donate Food Hampers to Local Community

George Green made a donation of a number of food hamper boxes before the festive period from their Cradley Heath and Wolverhampton offices for Community Link in Cradley Heath, to be  distributed to local families in need. The Community Link Centre is...

Employment Law Newsletters December 2019

This month's newsletter focusses on unfair dismissal and how to properly handle the disciplinary procedure. In most cases, an employee cannot claim unfair dismissal until he or she has more than two years’ continuous service. There are some...

George Green Team up with Local School for Christmas

George Green LLP has teamed up with Corngreaves Academy for another year which enables the school to participate in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Johns Church in Dudley Wood. All trees entered in the festival had a theme. This year Corngreaves Academy...

Employment Law Newsletter November 2019

  Off the record conversations can play a vital role in resolving workplace disputes. Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 says that confidential discussions about ending an employee's employment can be 'off the record' in...

Trainee Shortlisted for Junior Professional of the Year

George Green Trainee Solicitor Aimee Stokes, who is halfway through her training contract, due to qualify as a solicitor in September 2020, has been nominated and shortlisted for Junior Professional of the Year for the Wolverhampton Law Society Awards taking...

George Green Raises £117,600 for Free Wills Month Charities

George Green LLP has taken part in the Free Wills Month offering members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge by using participating Solicitors.  Legal Executive, Robbyn Pole in the...

Law Taster Days for Sixth Forms Students Held At George Green LLP

George Green LLP has once again been encouraging and inspiring local students to consider a career in law by providing a series of Law Taster Days at their Cradley Heath office. Sixth form students from local schools and colleges interested in reading law at...

George Green Lawyers Lead The Way

The latest edition of Chambers & Partners, one of the leading Law Firm Directories, which benchmarks lawyers and law firms using a market research based model has been published with leading law firm George Green and many of its lawyers highlighted for...

George Green LLP Expands with Paralegal Appointments

Leading law firm George Green has expanded its team with two paralegal appointments. Simrit Mann has been appointed as a paralegal in the Firm’s Legal 500 Tier 1 ranking Corporate Services team, whilst Kimberley Butler has taken up the same role in...

Employment Law Newsletter October 2019

Welcome Harassment has been in the legal news again this month. Anthony harasses Belinda if he does something in relation to a protected characteristic (race, sex etc) which has the purpose or effect of violating Belinda's dignity or creating an...

George Green Retains Legal 500 Top Slots

Latest industry research confirms George Green’s “top tier firm” status. The 2020 edition of Legal 500, which has just been published, has confirmed the status of George Green as one of the West Midlands leading law firms. The latest...

Mock Employment Law Tribunal 5th November 2019

Mock Employment Law Tribunal  Tuesday 5th November 2019, 9am - 12pm West Bromwich Albion Football Club This is a fantastic opportunity to experience an insight into the workings of an Employment Tribunal case. Understanding the process...

George Green LLP Appoints Two Trainees and a Paralegal

George Green LLP has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of two Trainees and a Paralegal. Ryan Avery and Lauren Ward, both of whom graduated from University of Birmingham, are starting their law career in training to become solicitors. Ryan...

Dealing with Sickness Absence Seminar 9th October 2019

Dealing with Sickness Absence Seminar 9th October 2019 9am - 11am Free of charge for attendees   Venue  George Green LLP, 195 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HW Speakers   Tim Lang – Partner George...

George Green Partners recognised as Leading Individuals

George Green Partners recognised as Leading Individuals in latest Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory. The latest edition of Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory (“Chambers HNW”) which benchmarks lawyers and law firms...

George Green Expands Dispute Resolution Team With Senior Hire

George Green has continued to sign up the best talent on the market as Liam Owen joins its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team as an Associate. Liam joins from a specialist litigation firm and has a particular expertise in construction related disputes....

Getting Into The Law With George Green LLP

Getting Into The Law With George Green LLP   The leading law firm George Green has once again launched its Summer undergraduate student Vacation Placement scheme which enables law students to spend time with the firm. The programme involves the various...

George Green Team Complete Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge

A team from George Green LLP has taken part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Leapgate. On Saturday 15 th June, a team from George Green LLP took on the challenge starting at 6am...

Employment Law Newsletter July 2019

Welcome The holiday season is upon us and the next instalment of the Flowers v East of England Ambulance Trust saga has arrived from the Court of Appeal. The case involves voluntary overtime and whether it should be included when calculating holiday...

Employment Law Newsletter June 2019

Welcome A disability is a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to do day to day things. The Equality Act 2010 specifically excludes from the definition any visual impairment which...

George Green Announce Expansion in Residential Property Team

Leading Midlands Law firm George Green is pleased to announce the expansion of its Residential Property Team with the hire of experienced solicitor, Nabjit Dubb. Nabjit specialises in all aspects of Residential Property including freehold and leasehold...

Employment Law Newsletter May 2019

Welcome Usually, employment law cases are conducted in public and the press may report on them. In cases involving sexual harassment and sexual offences, employment tribunals may grant privacy orders in the interests of justice or to protect...

George Green To Take On The Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge

A team from George Green LLP is starting training to take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Leapgate. On Saturday 15th June, a team from George Green LLP will take on the challenge of...

George Green Supports Leapgate Activity Centre

George Green supports Leapgate Activity Centre. Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently chosen the charity it will raise funds for during the course of 2019. After consulting with its staff, George Green has decided that during 2019 it will raise...

The Modern Slavery Act 2015

Why businesses MUST be live to modern slavery in their workplace and supply chain. In my experience, when you mention ‘modern slavery’ most businesses say that it’s not relevant to them because they would never ‘employ’...

Employment Law Newsletter April 2019

Welcome Discrimination arising from disability is where an employer treats an employee less favourably because of 'something' which results from their disability, and which can't be justified. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently...

George Green Announces Significant Associate Promotions

Solicitors Louise Axford, Charlotte Allen and Susan Ford have been promoted to Associate at one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, George Green. David Stevenson, Chief Executive at George Green remarked “It is always a pleasure to recognise the...

Black Country Business Festival event hosted by George Green LLP

              Black Country Business Festival event hosted by George Green LLP: “Modern Slavery: Why businesses cannot afford to ignore it!” The government is looking to get tough on businesses...

Corporate Team expands with Partner Hire

Law firm George Green LLP expands its Corporate team with Partner hire. George Green LLP has announced the appointment of Sarah Ward as a Partner in its Corporate team. Sarah’s background is Corporate transactional work including a seven year stint...

Employment Law - March 2019

Welcome TUPE has been in the news again this month. If the sole or principal reason for a dismissal is a TUPE transfer, the dismissal will be automatically unfair unless there is an economic, technical or organisational (ETO) reason for it...

Employment Law - February 2019

Welcome 2018 was the year of the 'worker status' cases, and 2019 looks to be following suit. The first employee status case of the year involves carers instead of drivers or couriers. In Chatfeild-Roberts v Philips and Universal Aunts ,...

George Green Annual Employment Law Update Seminar

       Black Country Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Update 5th February 2019, Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Employment law is ever evolving and 2019 looks set to bring with it a number of changes. At this year’s...

Employment Law team at George Green expands

Law firm George Green LLP expands its Employment Law team with strategic partner hire. George Green LLP has announced the appointment of Beverley Smith as a Partner in its Employment Law team. Beverley is an experienced Employment and Business Immigration...

George Green Donates Hampers to Local Good Cause

Staff at leading law firm George Green LLP have donated a selection of food hamper boxes from their Cradley Heath and Wolverhampton offices, ready  to be  distributed by Community Link in Cradley Heath to local families in need. The Community...

George Green at Large in Local Community

The firm has once again teamed up with local school Corngreaves Academy to enable the school to participate in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Johns Church in Dudley Wood. All trees entered in the festival have a theme and this year Corngreaves Academy...

George Green Crowned Professional Services Firm of the Year!

George Green LLP have been confirmed as one of the Midlands Leading law firms winning the coveted category of “Professional Services Firm of the Year” at the 2018 Wolverhampton Law Society Awards. David Stevenson, Chief Executive of George Green...

George Green Lawyers Recognised as Leading Practitioners

November has once again seen the publication of the latest edition of Chambers & Partners, one of the leading Law Firm Directories, which benchmarks lawyers and law firms using a market research based model. The 2019 edition of Chambers & Partners...

George Green Awarded Top Tier Ranking

Latest industry research confirms George Green’s “top tier firm” status. This Autumn has once again seen the publication of the latest edition of Legal 500, one of the leading Law Firm Directories, which benchmarks law firms using its...

George Green LLP Hosts Law Taster Days

George Green LLP, one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, is  busy encouraging and inspiring local students to consider a career in law by providing a series of” Law Taster Days at their Cradley Heath office. The scheme involves Sixth...

Leading Midlands Law Firm George Green Recruits New Hires

Leading Midlands law firm George Green has expanded its property team with the recruitment of two new Property paralegals Katherine Price and Sapphire Uppal. Katherine is based in the firm’s fast growing Wolverhampton Office working with partner Paul...

Holiday Let Property Qualifies For Business Property Relief

In The Personal Representatives of Grace Joyce Graham (deceased) v HMRC [2018], the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) has decided that a furnished holiday letting business did not consist wholly or mainly of making or holding investments and therefore qualified...

Leading Law Firm Hires New Trainees

One of the leading law firms in the Midlands has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Aimee Stokes and Emma Barton as trainee solicitors. Aimee is spending her first six months with George Green in the firm’s Wolverhampton office...

An Important Ruling on Contract Variations

A recent Supreme Court judgement has illustrated the importance of fully understanding the procedural requirements for varying a commercial contract, according to a corporate lawyer. “Many parties believe that they are free to agree changes to a...

Law firm George Green LLP has again expanded its Corporate team

Solicitor Philip Miles has joined leading Midlands law firm George Green LLP from the Birmingham office of DLA. Philip Miles Commented “I am excited to be joining one of the Midlands’ most respected corporate teams at a key time in its growth...

George Green LLP Advise on Management Buy-Out

Leading Law firm George Green LLP’s corporate team have advised in connection with a management buy-out (MBO) at Black Country manufacturing firm, Bowman Stor, the company behind the world’s first condensate filter made from recycled glass. The...

Subsidiary Guarantees and the Law on Distributions

The Law Society’s Company Law Committee has recently confirmed its view that a guarantee given in the context of a normal financing transaction by a subsidiary company to a creditor of its parent or fellow subsidiary does not constitute a distribution,...

George Green Launch Their 2018 Vacation Placement Scheme

The leading law firm George Green launched its 2018 undergraduate student vacation scheme this week. During the next few weeks a number of law students will be spending time with the firm. The programme involves students spending time with Partners and...

George Green Recruits Additional Trainees

One of the leading law firms in the Midlands has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Romin Sattar and Kirsty Roberts as trainee solicitors. Romin is spending his first six months with George Green in the firm’s Wolverhampton office...

Record Year for George Green Corporate Team

Commercial law firm George Green’s Corporate Services team has announced record results for its 2017/2018 financial year. Senior Partner and Head of Corporate Services at the Midlands headquartered law firm, Paul Bennett, commented,...

Congratulations! Philippa Rowley has Qualified as a Solicitor

George Green is pleased to announce that Philippa Rowley has completed her training contract and taken up a role within the firm as an Assistant Solicitor. Philippa started her training contract with George Green in September 2016 having previously spent...

Leading Midlands Law Firm Recruits New Hire

Leading Midlands law firm George Green has expanded its residential property team with the recruitment of Laura Massey. Laura is a law graduate and, having previously worked closely with recent senior hire Kevin Gilbert, has joined the firm with a view to...

George Green supports Promise Dreams

Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently chosen the charity it will raise funds for during the course of 2018. After consulting with its staff, George Green has decided that during 2018 it will raise funds to support Promise Dreams. Promise Dreams...

George Green Partner Becomes Qualified Data Protection Practitioner

George Green LLP Partner, Tim Lang, has recently become a qualified data protection practitioner.  This followed an intensive training course and passing an examination. Mr Lang said: “Data protection law will be increasingly important following...

How to Deal with Complaints of Sexual Harassment at Work

Recent revelations in the media of inappropriate behaviour by a number of high profile figures has led to a heightened awareness of sexual harassment and, therefore, an inevitable spike in the number of employees coming forward with complaints. What...

George Green Expands its Residential Property Team

Law firm George Green LLP has expanded its property team with the recent appointment of Kevin Gilbert, who joins us as Conveyancer and Residential Property Associate. Kevin has many years’ experience assisting clients with the buying and selling their...

Latest Law on Exclusions of Liability

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has shown that clearly worded exclusions of liability, which comply with relevant legal restrictions, will be upheld by the Courts, according to a corporate lawyer. “The Courts have traditionally been hostile to...

George Green Finance Team Advises on £4.6m Ortus Lend

George Green LLP’s finance team has recently advised award-winning bridging lender, Ortus Secured Finance, on the provision of a £4.6m loan secured over two residential investment properties in central London. The borrower’s commercial...

Floating Charges: Reassurance for Lenders

A recent Court of Appeal case has reassured lenders that floating charges will be valid regardless of whether or not the chargor has any assets to which the charge can attach at the time of creation, according to a corporate lawyer. “It is common for...

George Green LLP advises on Compton Hospice Funding

Philip Round, a Corporate Partner at George Green LLP, has recently advised the Trustees of the Goodyear Workers’ Benevolent Fund on its donation of £1,500,000 to finance the construction of a community administration hub at Compton Hospice. The...

EMPLOYER LIABLE FOR ROGUE EMPLOYEE'S DATA PROTECTION BREACH

In a recent High Court decision, Morrisons were found to be vicariously liable for the actions of a rogue employee who secretly copied the payroll file and then disclosed an edited version of that file on an online file sharing website. The edited file...

Another holiday pay blow for UK employers

The European Court of Justice gave judgment recently in a UK case which could have a significant impact on UK employers. The impact of this decision is that “employers” may potentially face a claim from workers for unpaid holiday going back to...

The Burberry Case and Shareholder Information

A recent Court of Appeal case has illustrated the circumstances in which a company can reject a request to receive a copy of its shareholder register, according to a corporate lawyer. “A company is legally obliged to maintain a register of its...

George Green Lawyers Ranked as Leaders in Their Fields

November has once again seen the publication of the latest edition of Chambers and Partners, one of the leading Law Firm Directories, which benchmarks lawyers and law firms using a market research based model. The 2018 edition of Chambers and Partners has...

Converting to a CIO: Issues for Secured Lenders

The process for the conversion of a charitable company into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, due to come into force from 1 st January 2018, potentially causes uncertainty for third party lenders who have taken all assets security over a charitable...

George Green Advises Bakkavor Controlling Shareholder on IPO

Leading Midlands law firm, George Green, has advised Bakkavor Group’s controlling shareholder Milu Trading Inc together with founding directors Lydur and Agust Gudmundsson in connection with Bakkavor Group’s flotation on the primary segment of...

George Green Host GDPR Event

Midlands law firm, George Green LLP recently hosted a seminar dealing with the EU’s general data protection regulation (GDPR) which will come into force in May 2018. The event ,which was held at Wolverhampton’s Molineux stadium, attracted over...

George Green Host Law Taster Days

George Green LLP has been busy encouraging and inspiring local students to consider a career in law by providing a series of Law Taster Days at their Cradley Heath office. Sixth form students from local schools and colleges considering reading law at...

George Green Dealmakers Close on a Brace of Corporate Sales

George Green’s Corporate Chief Paul Bennett has lead on advising the shareholders of Midshire Business Systems and Midshires Business Systems (Northern) (“Midshires”) on its sale to Sharp Electronics Europe whilst fellow...

Common-Law Marriage

As a matter of law a common-law marriage does not exist.  If an unmarried couple that live together split up there is no formal procedure to go through that is akin to a divorce.  As the law currently stands there is no obligation for one party...

George Green- Top Tier Firm!

Latest industry research confirms George Green’s “top tier firm” status. This autumn has once again seen the publication of the latest edition of Legal 500, one of the leading Law Firm Directories, which benchmarks law firms using its...

Share Purchases and Seller's Further Assurance

A recent case has demonstrated the importance of spelling out clearly in a share purchase agreement any specific post completion cooperation required from a seller, according to a corporate lawyer. “Share purchase agreements usually contain a generally...

Schemes of Arrangement and Shareholder Voting

A recent case has shown that courts will take a dim view of an attempt to defeat a scheme of arrangement by manipulating shareholder votes, according to a corporate lawyer.  “A scheme of arrangement is a court-sanctioned process which can be used...

Two Trainees have Qualified as Solicitors at George Green.

Congratulations! Greg Farley and Lauren Dale have qualified as solicitors at George Green. George Green is pleased to announce that Greg Farley and Lauren Dale have completed their Training Contracts and taken up roles within the firm as assistant...

Leading Midlands's Law Firm has a New Hire

Leading Midlands law firm George Green has a new hire, Paralegal Javenpreet Sidhu. Javenpreet obtained her Law degree from the University of Leicester and then completed her LPC at the University of Law in Birmingham. Javenpreet continues her legal career...

First Class recruit joins George Green

One of the leading law firms in the Midlands has continued its expansion with the appointment of Jenny Watkins as a trainee solicitor. Jenny , a graduate of Birmingham City University where she was awarded a first class honours degree in law, is...

George Green is Pleased to Announce a New Hire

George Green is pleased to announce that Robbyn Pole has joined its highly regarded Private Client team. Robbyn will work out of the Firm’s fast growing Wolverhampton office where she will join recent hires Karen Grimshaw (Residential Conveyancing)...

Can I Stop My Divorce?

George Green’s Family Solicitors have been frequently asked by clients whether they are able to stop their divorce. The answer given will depend upon whether the client is the Petitioner or the Respondent in the divorce. If they are the Petitioner in...

What is a Decree Nisi?

A Decree Nisi is a provisional order granted by the Court in divorce proceedings. It confirms that the Petitioner has satisfied the Court that they are entitled to a Divorce. It does not formally end the marriage and there is still opportunity to withdraw...

What is Unreasonable Behaviour?

Divorce and Separation FAQs The only ground for divorce in England and Wales is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. To prove this ground, the Petitioner must rely on one of five facts. The fact most commonly relied on is the Respondent’s...

THE GDPR

GAME-CHANGER The GDPR ‘what businesses need to know and do before May 2018’ UK data protection law will change on the 25th May 2018, when the EU General Data Protection Regulation takes effect, replacing the Data Protection...

Can I Get Divorced?

Divorce and separation FAQs A spouse can start divorce proceedings in England and Wales if they can satisfy the following two requirements:   They have been married for more than a year; and   Their marriage has permanently broken down. ...

How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?

Divorce and Separation FAQs Our specialist Family Solicitors have been considering the questions that are most frequently asked by clients.  One of the most common questions is how long will a divorce take? How long will it be until their divorce is...

Directors: The Costly Mistake of Assuming Authority

A recent case has demonstrated the potential repercussions of a director complacently assuming that he is impliedly authorised to enter into all transactions on a company’s behalf, according to a corporate lawyer. “A contract may be entered into...

GEORGE GREEN MAKES SIGNIFICANT PRIVATE CLIENT HIRE

George Green is pleased to announce that it has significantly strengthened its Private Client offering with the hire of  Trish Venables who has joined from Worcester’s Hallmark Hulme where she was head of the Private Client team. Trish will...

Supreme Court rules Employment Tribunal Fees are Unlawful

Since 2013, employees have had to pay a fee of up to £1,200 to take their employer to a tribunal.  This led to a drop of around 70% in the number of claims, enabling some employers to take a robust approach to employee relations because of the...

"Special Contributions" and the Family Home in Divorce

In what was described by Mr Justice Bodey as a “titanic” piece litigation, with legal costs of £9m, the court again affirmed that the role of the home maker was equivalent to the successful entrepreneur and business man husband. The case...

George Green Solicitors Become Dementia Friends

Recently it was announced that two million people have united against dementia by becoming Dementia Friends and amongst those supporting the cause were the Private Client Team from leading Midlands law firm George Green LLP. In 2013 the Alzheimer’s...

FACING DEMANDS: SOME USEFUL POINTS FOR GUARANTORS

Guarantors should ensure that any guarantee document stipulates clearly the steps that a beneficiary should take to authenticate its demand for payment, according to a corporate lawyer.  “Deeds of guarantee will usually specify the requirements...

Will Conduct Affect my Financial Settlement on Divorce?

The Family Court has recently considered how the conduct of parties in divorce proceedings may affect the financial award that they each receive. The husband and wife in  R v B and others [2017 ]  began divorce proceedings after a marriage...

George Green LLP Expands its Family Team

Alex Mansfield has joined Midlands’ leading law firm George Green as a Solicitor in the family team. Alex previously completed her training contract at George Green. Alex who majors in all aspects of family law including divorce, the division of...

George Green Recruits First Class Trainee

One of the leading law firms in the Midlands has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Jade Langford as a trainee solicitor. Jade, who graduated in law with First Class Honours in 2015, is spending her first six months with George Green in...

OVERSEAS COMPANY REGISTER: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

A proposed new regime for the public disclosure of the beneficial ownership of overseas entities owning UK property is likely to necessitate increased due diligence by lenders to such bodies, according to a corporate and banking lawyer. “The Government...

BREACH OF WARRANTY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF TERMS

A recent High Court case has illustrated the problems which can arise if parties do not carefully consider the wording of a contractual warranty, according to a corporate partner. “A contract which is unambiguous but which makes no commercial sense...

George Green visit the Combat Stress Treatment Centre

Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently visited the Combat Stress treatment centre, Audley Court, in Shropshire. The centre provides 27 rooms for veterans and carers. Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans of the...

Varying Maintenance Orders

The Court of Appeals decision in Mickovski v Liddell [2017] EWCA Civ 251 has highlighted the difficulty in varying maintenance orders (also known as spousal maintenance or periodical payments) . In this case, the husband had argued that the periodical...

George Green Launches Vacation Placement Scheme

The leading law firm George Green launched its 2017 undergraduate student vacation scheme this week. During the next few weeks a number of law students will be spending time with the firm .The programme involves students spending time with partners and...

Speedier Divorce Process Announced

The President of the Family Division has announced a formal “delinking” of Divorce and Financial Matters, following a successful Pilot programme.   In short the Divorce element, provided it is uncontested, will remain at the Regional...

Westley Engineering Ltd Completes Acquisition of Pressings

Birmingham engineering firm, Westley Engineering Ltd, have just completed the acquisition of the pressings business from James Hutton Pressings Ltd, Bordesley Green for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, advised by leading Black Country law firm George...

George Green LLP runs through obstacles for Combat Stress

A team from George Green LLP has completed a 5k inflatable obstacle run raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, combat Stress. The team had great time running around the course and finding their feet on some of the largest and most...

MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Proposals by the House of Commons and House of Lords’ Joint Committee on Human Rights are likely to require increased vigilance by all companies against human slavery and other human rights abuses, according to a leading corporate lawyer. “The...

GEORGE GREEN MAKES SIGNIFICANT PARTNER HIRE

George Green is pleased to announce that it has appointed James Lowe as a Regulatory and Licensing Partner in its Dispute Resolution Team. James will be based in the firm’s Cradley Heath office. James specialises in regulatory and licensing matters...

CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY AND THE PSC REGISTER

Companies House has announced its latest measures intended to achieve the Government’s ultimate goal of total transparency of ownership of UK companies, according to a corporate lawyer. “One of the Government’s stated objectives is to make...

George Green Announces Significant Partner Promotions

Solicitors Mark Vandaele and Paul Woodman have been promoted to Partner at one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, George Green. Mark Vandaele is a family law specialist and is recognised as a leader in his field .Mark advises a broad spectrum of...

GEORGE GREEN LLP'S CORPORATE TEAM ADVISES ON CYBERSECURITY DEAL

Philip Round, a corporate partner at George Green LLP, has successfully advised on the recent sale of Cygnia Technologies Limited to SecureData. Cygnia Technologies Limited and SecureData are both established providers of cybersecurity services having...

CONTRACT DRAFTING: LESSONS FROM THE IRISH BANK CASE

A recent case has shown that parties who fail to document their rights and responsibilities carefully cannot expect the courts to rectify incomplete drafting, according to a corporate lawyer. “It is possible for courts to imply terms into a contract...

George Green make a new hire for their Private Client team.

George Green is pleased to announce that Legal Executive Liz Waterhouse has joined their ever growing Private Client team. Liz brings her wealth of knowledge to the Private Client team covering many aspects such as Will Drafting, the preparation of Lasting...

GEORGE GREEN MAKES SIGNIFICANT HIRE IN WOLVERHAMPTON

George Green is pleased to announce that it has recently appointed Karen Grimshaw as an Associate Solicitor in its Residential Property Department. Karen will be based in the firm’s Wolverhampton office. Karen specialises in all aspects of Residential...

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: IMPORTANCE OF THE CLIENT CARE LETTER

A recent High Court case has demonstrated the importance for clients of understanding the terms of their professional advisor’s engagement, according to a corporate lawyer.  “The extent of a professional’s duty depends primarily on...

SECURED LENDING REFORMS DRAW NEARER

Reforms proposed by the Law Commission, intended to provide a more streamlined regime for secured lending to unincorporated businesses has received Government support, according to a leading corporate and banking lawyer. “In our October update we...

FASHIONING A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT CLAUSE

Recent litigation involving a high street clothing chain has illustrated the importance of carefully drafting non-compete clauses in a share sale agreement, according to a corporate lawyer. “It is common for share purchase agreements to seek to impose...

Maintenance Increased after Ex Wife makes Poor Financial Decisions

When Mr and Mrs Mills divorced 15 years ago Mrs Mills was awarded the lion’s share of the capital of the marriage.  She received a lump sum of £230,000 and spousal maintenance of £1,100 per month.  Mrs Mills invested the money...

GEORGE GREEN LLP'S CORPORATE TEAM ADVISES ON £4 MILLION DEAL

Philip Round, Partner within the Corporate team at George Green, has successfully advised on the recent disposal of Network Direct Limited to Harwood Wealth Management Group plc in a deal worth up to £4 million. Network Direct Limited is a national...

George Green LLP appoints a new Trainee Solicitor

We would like to introduce and welcome our new Trainee Solicitor to George Green LLP. Shane Thompson joins George Green LLP as a Trainee Solicitor and takes his first seat with the firm in the Family Team at our Wolverhampton office. David Stevenson George...

INFORMAL VARIATION OF COMPANY CONSTITUTION

A recent case has demonstrated that a consistent course of conduct by directors and shareholders which is contrary to the express provisions in a company’s constitution may well result in an implied variation of the document, according to a corporate...

Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill

This Bill received its second reading on 27 January 2017.  It proposes to amend section 25(2) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.   The purpose of this private member’s Bill is said to be ‘to reform the law relating to the...

George Green supports Combat Stress

Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently chosen the charity it will raise funds for during the course of 2017. After polling staff, George Green announces that during 2017 it will raise funds to support Combat Stress. Combat Stress is the...

Breach of Partnership Duties

A partner who breaches his duties to the partnership risks losing some or all of his share of the partnership profits earned in the period during which the breach occurs, according to a corporate lawyer.  “A partner is an agent of the partnership...

Failure of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

The Bill, if enacted, would have amended the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to allow heterosexual couples to enter into a civil partnership.  The premise of the bill was to enable couples that were opposed to marriage in its traditional form to have a...

THE DANGERS OF NOT FINALISING A CONTRACT

A recent case has starkly illustrated the potentially disastrous consequences of not properly concluding contractual negotiations, according to a leading corporate lawyer.  “Due to time constraints, parties to a commercial venture often proceed on...

Employment Law Update

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Update At this event the employment team at George Green LLP will be presenting a review of employment law highlights from 2016 and those to be aware of for 2017.  Items covered will include:...

Our support for the Motor Neurone Disease Association

Each year, George Green LLP, a law firm based in the West Midlands, focuses their efforts on raising funds for one particular charity chosen by the firm.  For 2016 it was the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a...

DEVELOPMENT FUNDING: DUTIES OF A PROJECT MONITOR

A recent case has underlined the importance of the project monitor’s advice to a development lender, according to a corporate lawyer. “Funding for a construction project is usually drawn down in tranches, against evidence that the borrower has...

Premier League Footballer Ordered to Pay £200,000 p/a Maintenance

A Premier League Footballer has been ordered to pay maintenance in the sum of £200,000 per year excluding school fees after only 19 months of marriage. There was little capital available despite the high income of the husband. The level of maintenance...

THE DANGER OF CUTTING CORNERS ON RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

The importance of incorporating clearly drafted non-compete covenants into a business purchase agreement has been demonstrated by a recent High Court case, according to a corporate lawyer. “Courts are more likely to uphold restrictive covenants in a...

Enforcement of Financial Orders

The Law Commission have published a report making recommendations for reform regards enforcement of Financial Orders, e.g. order for sale or maintenance. The Family Team at George Green are specialists in enforcing Financial Orders made on...

Third Reading on Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill

Parliament is currently considering at what age a person should be legally allowed to consent to entering into marriage or a civil partnership.  The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill seeks to raise the minimum age of consent to marriage...

Tis the Season to be Jolly?

Difficulties in relationships frequently come to the fore over the Christmas break.  There are a multitude of potential reasons, but certainly the prospect of another year passing does cause some couples to reflect upon their levels of happiness...

George Green team with Local School for Christmas Tree Festival

Local law firm, George Green LLP has teamed up with Corngreaves Academy once again to enable the school to participate in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Johns Church in Dudley Wood. All trees entered in the festival had a theme. This year Corngreaves...

Law Firm George Green makes Timely Donation to Local Good Cause

Staff at leading law firm George Green have donated selection boxes, mince pies, Christmas puddings and much more ready  to be  distributed by The Hope Centre in Halesowen to local families in need . The Hope Centre is a voluntary based...

Breach of Director's Duties

A company which discovers a breach of duty by one of its directors should consider carefully the merits of formal legal proceedings, according to a corporate lawyer.  “A director who has been involved in a competing business without disclosing...

TalkTalk Lessons for Businesses

A record fine imposed by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) sends a strong message to businesses of the importance of keeping personal data secure, especially financial information. The ICO issued a £400,000 monetary penalty notice to...

Business Guidance Following the Gay Cakes Case

A recent case in Northern Ireland illustrates the issues that a business might face under the Equality Act 2010. It also highlights the potential tension between the protected rights and anti-discrimination provisions under the Equality Act 2010 and the...

VALUATION OF AN IFA BUSINESS

Introduction The economy continues to be underpinned by the services sector.  In the last 12 months we have been instructed on several sales and purchases of successful financial services and software support businesses. It is increasingly...

SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT: ARE YOU COMPLIANT?

Large businesses are now legally obliged to state publicly each year the measures they have taken to ensure that their business and supply chains are free from modern slavery, according to a corporate lawyer. “Modern slavery is acknowledged as a...

Restrictions On Remedies For Breach Of Contract

A recent case has demonstrated the necessity of seeking proper legal advice when negotiating indemnity clauses in commercial contracts, according to a corporate lawyer. “A party to a contract has a number of potential remedies in circumstances where...

Beware Of Unintentional Contract Variations

A party to a commercial agreement should seek legal advice as soon as it becomes aware of a breach of contract, or risk being bound by a deemed variation of the contract terms, according to a corporate lawyer. “Written contracts often contain a clause...

Uber Ruling May Result In More Expensive Taxi Rides

This week’s Employment Tribunal decision that two Uber drivers were workers rather than self-employed is likely to be the first of many challenges to the big players in the gig economy, said a leading Midlands employment lawyer. Tim Lang of George...

Banks Under No Duty To Advise Customers

A recent case has demonstrated the importance of borrowers seeking proper legal advice on the terms of bank facility agreements, according to a leading corporate lawyer.  “Whilst it is possible in certain circumstances for banks to be under an...

Lending Flexibility for Unincorporated Businesses

Potential reforms could remove unnecessary restrictions on lending to unincorporated businesses, according to a leading corporate lawyer. “Sole traders and unlimited partnerships can only grant security over chattels – tangible, moveable assets...

George Green Law Taster Days

George Green LLP has been busy encouraging and inspiring local students to consider a career in law by providing a series of Law Taster Days at their Cradley Heath office. Sixth form students from local schools and colleges considering reading law at...

Overcoming Obstacles To Bridging Finance

The introduction of increasingly stringent criteria by mainstream lenders has resulted in more widespread use of bridging finance in recent years. Bridging loans can provide welcome short term liquidity to businesses and individuals in appropriate...

Financial Claims on Divorce-Delay at your Peril

A common misconception is that when a Decree Absolute on divorce is granted, financial claims are also dismissed. This is incorrect.  Financial claims need to be dealt with separate to the Divorce. Obtaining a Decree Absolute does not prevent your...

Workshop on Discrimination in the Workplace, Understanding the Basics

George Green LLP Workshop on: Discrimination in the Workplace – Understanding the Basics George Green LLP is inviting employers to an interactive workshop which aims to assist organisations with understanding the law on discrimination. ...

BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS

A recent case has demonstrated the importance of agreeing a formal deadlock resolution mechanism at the outset of a business relationship, according to a corporate lawyer. “It is essential for two parties with 50% shareholdings in a joint venture...

SHARE PURCHASES AND MISREPRESENTATION

A recent case demonstrates the importance of clear drafting in determining the extent of a seller’s liability to a purchaser for inaccurate statements made during the negotiation of a share sale, according to a corporate lawyer.  “It is...

George Green LLP appoints solicitor Rebecca Hastings

Law firm George Green LLP expands its top-ranked Corporate and Commercial team with appointment of solicitor Rebecca Hastings Leading Midlands law firm George Green has responded to increased deal flow in its corporate business by recruiting into the team...

George Green Top Tier Firm!

Latest industry research clarifies George Green’s “top tier firm” status. September has once again seen the publication of the latest edition of Legal 500, one of the leading Law Firm Directories which benchmarks law firms using its...

Potential Limited Liability For Sole Traders

A potential legal reform might enable sole traders to protect some or all of their assets from creditors without having to incorporate a company,according to a corporate lawyer.  “All new business owners should consider the most appropriate...

George Green LLP appoints two new Trainee Solicitors

We would like to introduce and welcome two new Trainee Solicitors to George Green LLP. Amandeep Obhi joins George Green LLP as a Trainee Solicitor and takes her first seat in the Dispute Resolution Team at our Cradley Heath office. Amandeep joins us a...

Dividends Subject To Challenge Under Insolvency Law

A dividend which is lawful under company law might nevertheless fall foul of insolvency legislation if its purpose is to put assets beyond the reach of creditors. According to a corporate lawyer, “A company which intends to declare a dividend must...

Property Disputes? Beware Informal Agreements

When parties are not married and live together there is always the possibility of a dispute as to their beneficial interest in the property if they separate. George Green’s family department have extensive experience in dealing with property disputes....

Summers Holidays and Relationships

Summer holidays can be a testing time. We frequently find that enquiries regards divorce or separation increase in September. Most parents put off dealing with long standing relationship issues until after the summer holidays, for the sake of the children....

Undefended Divorces

It has widely been reported this week that former World Champion boxer David Hay and his wife were not required to attend court for the pronouncement of their Decree Nisi of divorce.  Most divorces are now undefended and it is usually the...

An Elementary Lesson on Company Articles

A recent High Court case has illustrated the risks incurred by shareholders who fail to understand or adhere to the provisions of their company’s constitution, according to a Corporate Lawyer. “It is possible for a company’s articles of...

Family Solicitor Mark Vandaele is Recognised as a Resolution Accredited Specialist

Mark Vandaele is a Family Law Solicitor based in the Wolverhampton office of George Green LLP. He has over ten years’ experience specialising exclusively in family law and has particular expertise acting for business owners and professionals in divorce...

George Green LLP Expands its Property and Employment Teams

Michelle Wooding joins as a Solicitor in the Employment team. Michelle is an experienced Solicitor previously advising both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters. Tim Lang Partner and Head of Department for Employment at George...

Buyer Beware of Informal Intra-Group Arrangements

A purchaser of a company acquired from a corporate group should ensure that all intra-group arrangements are fully investigated and formally terminated, regardless of whether such arrangements have been documented, according to a leading corporate lawyer. ...

George Green expands its Property Team

Law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Property team with the recent appointment of Licensed Conveyancer, Tracey Killigrew. Tracey has many years’ experience assisting clients with the buying and selling their property. Kevin Styles, Partner and...

Reasonable adjustments guide for businesses

George Green LLP has prepared a note for businesses explaining the duty to make reasonable adjustments to premises or working practices where a disabled job applicant or employee is placed at a substantial disadvantage. 1. What are the penalties for...

Agency Workers in the Firing Line After Brexit Vote

The most likely implication of the Brexit vote for UK employment law is the revocation of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 says a leading Midlands employment lawyer.  Tim Lang of George Green LLP explained “The likely consequences of the...

George Green completes Three Peaks Challenge in aid of MNDA

A team from George Green LLP has completed the Three Peaks Challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Starting on Saturday 18 th June, five staff members from George Green LLP took on the...

Husband given the right to challenge his former mother in law's Will

Earlier this month the court of appeal confirmed a husband could challenge his former mother in law’s will. Mr and Mrs Randall were divorced in 2006, they were not wealthy but it was acknowledged that Mrs Randall would receive an inheritance from her...

Directors' duty to disclose misconduct

A director who is guilty of a breach of his duties to a company, and who fails to disclose this, may be subject to an ongoing threat of liability notwithstanding the expiry of any limitation period relating to the original breach, according to a leading...

Ex-wife receives £300k settlement 20 years after divorce!

A successful business man has settled his ex-wife’s financial claims by agreeing to pay her £300,000 despite her not making a claim for over 20 years following their Divorce. (Read more here ) Whilst the pay-out has been classed as...

George Green Congratulate Ortus Secured Finance

George Green LLP would like to congratulate Ortus Secured Finance for being nominated and highly commended for Service Excellence at the Bridging and Commercial Awards 2016. The Bridging and Commercial Awards 2016 were held on Thursday 9 th June at the...

George Green Expands its Corporate Team

Law firm George Green LLP has expanded its top-ranked Corporate and Commercial team with the recent appointment of Solicitor, Charlotte Wood. Charlotte specialises in company law matters and in particular in the transactional work involved in buying and...

Short notice? Warranty claims to be clearly notified

A recent case has illustrated how easily a buyer’s entitlement to pursue a warranty or indemnity claim under a share or business purchase agreement can be compromised by a defective notice of claim, according to a corporate lawyer. “A properly...

George Green "Walks to D'feet" for MNDA

A team from George Green LLP has completed the Walk to D’feet MND challenge raising money for the law firm’s charity of the year, Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) by walking from its offices in Cradley Heath to its office in...

Foreign Companies: Public Register of Beneficial Ownership

The Prime Minister has announced that overseas companies that own or wish to acquire land or property in England and Wales, or intend to bid on a contract with the UK government, will be required to enter details of their beneficial ownership onto a new...

Timing Issues: Interpretation of Warranty Limitation Clauses

A recent case has illustrated the scope for disputes arising from ambiguous drafting in share purchase agreements, according to a leading corporate lawyer. “Warranties in share or business purchase agreements are usually subject to financial and time...

Marriages on the Decline - are non-married couples assets any more secure?

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the number of marriages during 2013 fell by 8.6% on the previous year. Whether this will be a continuing trend remains to be seen. Some sources suggest the reason for the decline may have been due to...

Conduct and divorce - does it really matter?

There is a common misconception that the conduct of the parties over the course of their marriage can impact on the outcome of the financial aspects of their divorce.    In reality, unless it is extreme, it is unlikely to have any impact at...

George Green 'pack' raises money for MNDA

A ‘pack’ from George Green LLP completed the Wolf Run raising money for the firm’s charity of the year, Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). The Wolf Run took place on Sunday 10 th April at Welsh Road Farm, Warwickshire. The 10k run...

Company law reforms: reduced red tape

Impending company law reforms will alleviate certain annual Companies House filing burdens, according to a leading corporate lawyer. “The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 removes the requirement for companies to file an annual return...

Socialite granted 'quickie' divorce

Socialite, Sophia Burrell and City Financier, Peter Thompson have been granted a ‘quickie’ divorce. The couple were married for 13 years however they got divorced in less than a minute after Ms. Burrell claimed husband’s unreasonable...

George Green Launches Family Breakdown Free Case Assessment

At George Green we recognise that relationship breakdown regardless of whether you are married or not is a very traumatic and upsetting time. People often have a long list of questions which they wish to ask to allow them to take stock and consider what is...

The importance of careful drafting

A recent case has demonstrated the need for clear drafting of complex deal structures, particularly where certain clauses are vulnerable to challenge as unenforceable penalties, according to Philip Round, a corporate partner at George Green LLP. “It...

Tips for businesses dealing with personal data

George Green LLP have produced a list of the top 8 matters for a business to consider when dealing with personal data about customers, suppliers, employees and any other individual who may be encountered during the course of business. 1. Penalties for...

The New PSC Register: Companies need to act now

Company law reforms designed to enhance the visibility of company ownership require directors to take important actions by the end of March, according to Philip Round, a partner in the corporate team at George Green LLP. “One of the key objectives of...

Three Peaks Challenge for George Green

A team from George Green LLP will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in this coming June, in aid of the firm’s charity of the year, Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). On Friday 17 th June, five staff members from George Green LLP will take...

Divorce Petition Court Fees to increase by 34%!

Where does that leave me? The MOJ announced that the fee to issue a Divorce Petition is set to increase by 34% from £410 to £550. The reality is that the vast majority of Divorces are undefended meaning that they are dealt with on paper...

George Green leads on food sector deal

A corporate team at George Green LLP, led by partner Philip Round, has advised Central Supplies (Brierley Hill) Limited on its acquisition of the share capital of Littletown Farm Limited. Central Supplies, based in Cradley, have grown to be a highly...

Workplace Investigations Workshop

George Green LLP is inviting employers to provide delegates for an interactive workshop training session dealing with how to conduct a workplace investigation. The workshop is aimed at HR Managers and Assistants as well as other members of staff who are...

George Green leads on financial services sector deal

George Green’s corporate team, led by partners Philip Round and Guy Green, has advised Saltus Financial Planning Limited on its acquisition of Andrews Hammond Brady.  Saltus Financial Planning is part of Saltus Partners LLP, an independent...

Success for Cohabitee in obtaining share of property

Mrs. Williams jointly owned her home with her partner of 18 years whilst he remained married to his wife.  When he passed away unexpectedly his share of their home passed to his wife leaving Mrs. Williams’ continued right to live in their home in...

Madonna and Guy Richie criticised by judge over custody battle

Stories have emerged today about the ongoing custody dispute between Madonna and Guy Richie concerning their son Rocco (read the full story here ). The issue arose when Guy Richie failed to return Rocco to his mother in Manhattan before Christmas. Guy...

Joint Lives maintenance Orders, a thing of the past?

Not quite! The current trend is to impose a term order (i.e for a specified period) rather than open ended maintenance. The recent case of Aburn v Aburn [2016] EWCA Civ 72 , [2016] All ER (D) 69 (Feb) , affirms the higher courts shift in approach towards...

Top 10 tips on using email and the internet at work

Following the recent European Court of Human Rights decision on privacy at work, which received a lot of media coverage, George Green LLP has produced it’s top 10 tips that all employees should be aware of when using email and the  internet...

The need for caution in cohabitating relationships

A recent case reported in the Daily Mail highlights the need for caution when entering into a new cohabitating relationship. The case involved a business man having to give a £650k house to his girlfriend despite the couple never being...

George Green launch bespoke litigation insurance scheme

George Green and Temple Legal Protection are today launching an insurance package which removes many of the risks clients can face in litigation. Clients are often concerned about the risk, however small, that a case may not succeed and that they may be left...

George Green enjoys Purple Patch

Reported M&A transactions in January across the country showed a significant decline year on year, but Midlands law firm George Green bucked the trend by boasting a record start to the year. Senior Partner, Paul Bennett, who himself was at the helm on...

George Green expands its family team with senior hire

Law firm George Green has expanded its family team with the recent appointment of associate, Mark Vandaele. Mark specialises in all aspects of family law including Divorce, Separation, Children and Financial matters. He has particular experience in cases...

George Green leads on multi million pound IT sector deal

A corporate team from George Green, led by Partner Paul Bennett, has advised new client Olive Communications in connection with a deal struck with Business Growth Fund (“BGF”) which sees BGF invest £10million into Olive by way of growth...

George Green leads on IT sector deal

A corporate team from George Green, led by Partner Philip Round, has advised Convergence Group on its acquisition of Networks First. Convergence Group, founded in 2004, services the IP and network requirements of national and international businesses. The...

George Green leads on multi million pound food sector deal

George Green’s corporate team, led by partner and Head of Corporate, Guy Green, has advised Bakk AL Holdings on its acquisition of shares in Bakkavor Group Limited (“Bakkavor”), the UK’s leading provider of fresh prepared foods. The...

George Green powers sale of Accutronics

George Green’s corporate team have advised the shareholders of Staffordshire based Accutronics Ltd on its sale to NASDAQ-listed group Ultralife Corporation in a deal worth £7.6million ($11.0 million). Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Accutronics...

George Green support Motor Neurone Disease Association

Midlands law firm George Green LLP has recently chosen the charity it will raise funds for during the course of 2016.  George Green has decided to support Motor Neurone Disease Association. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national...

The high risk sport of walking out on your employer

  The situation involving Steve Borthwick, Bristol Rugby Club and the Rugby Football Union has highlighted an interesting area of employment law.  What happens if having just started a job with a lengthy notice period, you receive an extremely...

George Green LLP has given generously to local food bank

Local law firm, George Green LLP, has given generously to local food bank, Community Link, this Christmas. The Cradley Heath Community Link food bank is a community group located on the High Street in Cradley Heath which is ran by volunteers alongside St....

Chamber Information Session Employment Law Update

These FREE sessions are run free of charge for Chamber members, and are delivered exclusively by Chamber members to help you to tap into the vast amount of knowledge and insight that Chamber members can share. The employment team at George Green LLP...

George Green joins with local school for Christmas tree festival

Local law firm, George Green LLP has teamed up with Corngreaves Academy once again to enable the school to participate in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Johns Church in Dudley Wood. All trees entered in the festival have a theme. This year Congreaves...

Carrying out a Redundancy Exercise

An overview of redundancy and of the steps employers must take to get the process, and their decisions, right. What is redundancy?   Redundancy is essentially where you: (a) close your business; (b) close a workplace; or (c) need fewer employees to...

Unlimited Partnerships- The Implications of Joint Liability

A decision of the Court of Appeal has highlighted the risk of personal liability faced by partners in an unlimited partnership, according to a leading corporate lawyer. “Under English law, every partner in an unlimited partnership, not carried on...

More TUPE news...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that events following a service provision change could be relevant in determining whether a client intended that activities would be carried out by a transferee in connection with a task of short term duration. ...

Top 10 employment law tips for SMEs

George Green LLP have compiled a list of employment law “must dos” for SMEs. If SMEs act on these points they will be well placed to deal with any challenges to their HR practices.   Beware the recruitment process Be aware that...

Beware all suppliers: who owns your goods if you are not paid?

Whilst keeping up sales is very important, companies selling goods need to be ever mindful of protecting themselves as best they can against bad debts with their customers. Companies in the manufacturing sector continue to face very challenging times,...

Recent TUPE cases illustrate the need for expert legal advice

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently given judgment regarding 2 interesting TUPE cases. Both cases illustrate the complexities of TUPE and the need for employers to take expert legal advice on it’s application . The Employment tribunals were...

Subsidiary Directors: The Importance of Independent Judgement

A recent case has highlighted the need for directors of subsidiary companies to exercise independent judgement, according to Philip Round, a partner in the Corporate team at George Green LLP. “There may be an expectation at group level that subsidiary...

Employment Law Update - November 2015

Welcome Snowballs and open fires aside, winter isn’t all fun and games. Dark mornings and dark afternoons pose their own mood-detracting challenges for workers and employers alike. And that’s not all. Acas has a guide to dealing...

George Green Expands its Top Ranked Corporate & Commercial Team

Law firm George Green LLP have expanded its top-ranked Corporate and Commercial team with the recent appointment of Senior Associate, James Bird. James previously worked as a Senior Associate at Wright Hassall Solicitors specialising in a wide variety of...

George Green enjoys Chambers & Partners Success

Leading law firm, George Green LLP has been recognised as a stand out law firm by the 2016 edition of law directory, Chambers & Partners. The firm has had eight of its lawyers individually ranked as well as five of its practice areas. George Green have...

Do not panic about travelling time

A leading Midlands employment lawyer has urged employers not to panic about the recent European Court of Justice decision that time spent travelling by mobile workers between their home and customer’s premises is considered working time. Tim Lang,...

A clear case for better drafting

A recent case has illustrated the importance of ensuring that indemnities in share or asset purchase agreements are drafted as clearly as possible, according to a leading company lawyer.   “It is usual for a purchaser of a company or business to...

The pitfalls of "informal" shareholders' agreements

A recent Court of Appeal case has demonstrated the importance of documenting shareholder rights and restrictions in a formal shareholders’ agreement, according to a leading corporate lawyer.    “Shareholders in a private company...

A good reason to stay at the office

Like many cities and towns, Wolverhampton has its fair share of vacant office space, comments Paul Kettle , a solicitor in the commercial property department at George Green LLP. The government is set to introduce a permanent permitted development right for...

Zero tolerance of fraud in divorce cases

Last week the Supreme Court gave judgement in two cases in which wives had applied to reopen the financial settlements they received upon divorce. Both applications were made on the basis that their husbands had not been truthful about the extent of their...

Employment Law - October 2015

Welcome The Rugby World Cup 2015. A meeting of minds, muscles and mauls.  But for all the enthusiasm it generates, the tournament is another workplace distraction for employers to manage. Time off to watch matches; calling in sick to nurse a...

Law firm expands its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team

Solicitor advocate, James Field, joins George Green’s top-ranked litigation and dispute resolution department. James previously worked with George Green’s Morgan Rees in Bell Lax’s commercial litigation team before spending two years at a...

Charity Tournament a Huge Success for Local Law Firm

Midlands law firm George Green LLP recently held a Charity Footgolf Tournament at Halfpenny Green Golf Course. The event was well attended by clients and contacts of the firm with 12 teams taking part. The event raised funds for the firm’s charity,...

New Chief Executive for George Green LLP

Law firm George Green has expanded its management team with the appointment of David Stevenson as Chief Executive.   David, a solicitor, has spent all of his working life in the legal industry as a partner at first Eversheds and then Pinsent Masons....

George Green gives talk to Local School

George Green visited Edgbaston High School for Girls on Thursday 24 th September to give the pupils of key stage three a talk on the rule of law, separation of powers and human rights law.   As of November 2014, the Department of Education made it a...

Two New Trainees for George Green LLP

Local law firm, George Green LLP is once again expanding by taking on two new trainee solicitors. Lauren Dale and Greg Farley joined the firm in September 2015 and will each complete a two year training contract.   George Green recruits two new...

George Green Expand its Commercial Property Team

Law firm George Green LLP have expanded its Commercial Property team with the recent appointment of newly qualified Solicitor, Emma Fawkes-Underwood.   Emma joined the firm as a trainee solicitor two years ago completing three, six month seats in...

George Green enjoys Legal 500 Success!

West Midlands law firm George Green LLP has been recognised as a stand out law firm by the latest edition of independent directory, the Legal 500.  The firm has had nine of its lawyers individually recommended as well as seven of the firm’s...

Ashley Madison Divorce Rush?

Since the news broke that online married dating site Ashley Madison had been hacked and the personal details of its members stolen, the press has been full of speculation as to whether there would be a significant rise in divorces as a result. Given the...

George Green Expands its Private Client Team

Law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Private Client Department following two appointments at its Cradley Heath office. Claire Pottinger returns to the firm as Partner and to head up the Private Client Team.  A former partner at Black Country firm...

Employment Law News

Obesity can be a disability Kaltoft v Billund After some speculation, the decision is in: the effects of obesity can sometimes amount to a disability. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) reached this conclusion following a referral from a Danish court...

Partner Promotion at George Green

George Green have promoted commercial property lawyer, Alex Jayne Lowe, to Partner. Kevin Styles, head of commercial property at George Green remarked, “Our commercial property team has been a real success story over the last few years, with...

Broken Promises

Have you ever made a promise to your partner which you failed to keep? Let’s be honest the answer is probably yes but there are times when a broken promise can have consequences beyond the annoyance and frustration of your other half. Consider this...

The processing of divorce petitions and financial remedy applications is to be centralised

At present divorce petitions and financial remedy applications can be sent to the family court of the petitioner’s choice.  This is set to change as central processing is being phased in whereby legal advisers at specialised divorce centres will...

Employment Law News

Shared Parental Leave There’s not long to go before new shared parental leave entitlements begin. Parents of babies expected on or after 5 April 2015 will be able to share up to 50 weeks off work, something which the government hopes will kick-start a...

Maternity and Paternity Leave Seminars

Employers need to be fully aware of the new statutory rights to Shared Parental Leave and Pay for employees who are expecting a baby on or after 5 April 2015. Fathers will be able to request more leave from work in the first year following the birth. A...

Major Holiday Pay event attracts large audience

Over 70 representatives of local employers attended a Holiday Pay Update Seminar at Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium organised by law firm George Green LLP in conjunction with Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The seminar dealt with the recent...

Employment Law News

Out of time at tribunal but claim goes on Nayif v High Commission of Brunei Darussalam  Claimants have a three-month time limit to notify Acas that they want to bring a discrimination claim in the employment tribunal. Some employers will watch the...

New year, new recruits for George Green

Law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Corporate-Commercial and Private Client departments following two appointments at its Cradley Heath office. Corporate solicitor Fiona Boxwell boasts over 25 years’ experience of acting for businesses both...

Dealing with property infested by Japanese Knotweed

Buyers and sellers of land are becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by Japanese knotweed both to the value and structural integrity of land and buildings. “During property transactions, we are seeing a marked rise in requests for advice on...

Man who killed his partner is refused the right to inherit her estate

A court has ruled against allowing a man who killed his partner who tried to make a claim against her estate. In 2013, Paul Chadwick pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter, on the grounds of diminished responsibility, after he killed his girlfriend,...

Buying a business: time limits on warranty claims

A recent High Court judgement emphasises the importance of expressly specifying the method for serving legal proceedings for the purposes of any relevant contractual provisions, in particular time-bar clauses. In this case, the court held that legal...

Claims against executors triple as families chose DIY executors over solicitors

Claims against executors have trebled in 12 months, according to a recent article in the Law Society Gazette. The increase in the number of claims is thought to result from the appointment of friends and family members as executors rather than professional...

Employment Law News

Dealing with flexible working requests   There has been a big change in the law which could rip up the rule book of nine-to-five, desk-based working. It means that some employers are going to have to shake off traditional practice and accept more...

Inheritance Act Claims-the risk of delay

The recent case of  Berger v Berger  has highlighted the importance of time limits in inheritance and probate disputes. In this case, the Court of Appeal refused permission for a surviving spouse to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision...

Holiday Pay Q&A

Employers who are concerned about the impact to their businesses of the recent holiday pay ruling will have the opportunity at an event in the Midlands to ask questions of the barrister who appeared on behalf of Bear Scotland Limited  in the Employment...

Bad Credit Rating for Defaulting Parents

Parents who fail to pay child maintenance could be given lower credit rating under new powers to come into effect next year. The old Child Support Agency and the new Child Maintenance Service will share details of defaulters with credit reference agencies....

High Court judge calls for a cap on costs after a divorcing couple incur costs of almost £1 millions in contested financial proceedings

In the matter of J v J [2014] almost 32% of the couples' assets were spent on costs. Although one might argue there were reasons to justify this, it has led to the High Court stating that; "a litigant should be able to demand a fixed price for each...

What businesses need to know about holiday pay ruling

Newspaper reports of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision missed out some crucial points and the devil is very much in the detail. 1. The higher holiday rate pay only applies to the first four weeks’ paid holiday each year (for technical...

Free holiday pay risk assessments for employers

Employers in the UK may have been miscalculating holiday pay for their staff for years and could be hit with massive bills for back pay. Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP is offering to carry out a free risk assessment for employers who are worried...

Stop - Scammer Time

We always strive to provide a value adding service to our clients and we take pride from the fact that we are able to look beyond the legal detail.  It is with this in mind that we want to make you all aware of three types of scam which have been...

Important change for companies which employ drivers

By 10 September 2014, all professional drivers (essentially lorry, bus and coach drivers) need to carry a Driver's Qualification Card (DQC). To get this, they must pass the Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – and it will be a...

Warnings and past offences

Sweeney (deceased) v Strathclyde Fire Board Employers often get confused about what they can and can't take into account during the disciplinary process. In the Sweeney case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) looked at a situation in which an...

Deduction from wages allowed

Where an employee has breached their contract, for example by not working their notice period, then it may seem fair to reduce their final salary payment. But deductions from wages can only be made in very limited circumstances. It really comes down to...

Introduction of collection charges by the Child Maintenance Service

From today’s date the Child Maintenance Service will apply charges if it is asked to collect maintenance payments from the paying parent and pass them on to the receiving parent as opposed to the parents making and receiving the payments direct.  ...

Clare Wiseman completes foundation training as a Collaborative Lawyer

Clare Wiseman , head of our Family Team has recently completed her foundation training as a Collaborative Lawyer. Clare is now fully qualified to deal with cases through the Collaborative Law process. Due to pressures on the traditional court system and on...

George Green and ACAS join forces for popular event

George Green and ACAS join forces for popular event   Black Country law firm George Green LLP and ACAS hosted a joint seminar recently at the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill. The event attracted a large number of local employers who were keen to hear...

Commercial News

New Consumer Contracts Regulations Come Into Force On 13 th  June 2014 new rules and penalties will come into force which affect all businesses which deal with consumers.  Here is a brief summary: General Changes Traders must seek the...

Louise Taylor of George Green LLP accepted as a member of solicitors for the elderly

  Private Client & Wealth Preservation Assistant Solicitor Louise Taylor of Cradley Heath based solicitors George Green LLP has been accepted as a member of the national association 'Solicitors for the Elderly' (SFE). SFE is an association...

Flexible working changes on the way, warns leading Midlands employment lawyer

A leading Midlands employment lawyer is warning local employers to be prepared for a big change in the law in April which could result in more employees making requests for flexible working Tim Lang of Black Country law firm George Green says “From 30...

Agency Agreements- A word of caution

Many businesses use independent commercial agents as a way of expanding their sales presence geographically.  They can be an effective way of establishing a sales presence in a territory without the need to take on additional employees as the agent...

Buying a business: share purchase agreements

The Court of Appeal has held that clauses in a share purchase agreement providing that, in the event of a breach of the seller's restrictive covenants, the buyer's obligation to pay deferred consideration would cease and the buyer would be entitled...

Religious discrimination: Sunday working

Businesses will welcome a Court of Appeal decision that dismissed an appeal from a Christian employee who claimed they had suffered indirect discrimination on grounds of religious belief by being required to work on Sundays. The court held that the employer...

Discrimination in the supply of goods and services

Businesses that supply goods, facilities or services to the public will need to be made aware of a recent Supreme Court decision concerning their obligations under anti-discrimination legislation. The court held that hotel owners who refused a double room to...

Online and e-mail risks in the workplace: social media guidelines

The Attorney General has published guidance to help prevent social media users from committing a contempt of court. The notes, which are available on  www.gov.uk  and on Twitter, have previously only been issued to print and broadcast media...

Disability discrimination: resonable adjustments

A Court of Appeal decision provides some useful guidance to employers in relation to making reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. The court held that, in this case, an employer was wrong to have unthinkingly followed an occupational health...

Ending an assured shorthold tenancy: section 21 notes

Landlords will welcome a Court of Appeal decision that resolves the previous uncertainty as to which type of section 21 notice should be served once a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy (AST) has expired and the tenant remains in occupation on a statutory...

Public Sector procurement: improving access for SMEs

The government has announced a package of measures to improve access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the £230 billion of annual public spending in England. The government will introduce legislation to: Abolish Pre-Qualification...

Aspirational Business Award for George Green

Leading Law Firm, George Green LLP is celebrating after being announced the Aspirational Business of the Year at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. George Green, with offices in Cradley Heath and Wolverhampton, impressed the judges with...

When can workers choose a companion for disciplinary hearings

Proposed amendments to the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Will proposed amendments to the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures make it sufficiently clear that workers will have a right to choose...

Deferred Consideration and Restrictive Covenants: Avoiding Penalties

In negotiating a business sale agreement, a purchaser should consider carefully the legal implications of requiring a seller who breaches a restrictive covenant to forfeit sale proceeds, says a leading corporate lawyer.  Philip Round, a partner based...

Share Buyback Rules: Important New Bis Guidance

Companies intending to purchase shares from employees should ensure that they fully understand recent changes to the share buyback regime, says a Black Country lawyer. “Regulations which came into force in April 2013 were intended to facilitate...

TUPE transfers and unfair dismissal

The Court of Appeal has reinstated an employment tribunal's decision that employees of an insolvent football club, dismissed by the club's administrator shortly before the business was sold, were not automatically unfairly dismissed under TUPE 2006....

Restraint of trade: enforcing garden leave

Although restraint of trade cases are always highly context-specific, a recent case provides an example of the High Court finding a long period of garden leave to be reasonable in the circumstances. The court found that 12 months was a reasonable period of...

Data protection: appeal against monetary penalty notice dismissed

In the first case involving the appeal of a monetary penalty notice (MPN) to be heard at the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber), the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust lost its appeal against an MPN issued for £90,000 by the...

Contracts: terminating the contract

A High Court judge has provided a useful list of five principles for assessing what is a reasonable notice period where a contract has no defined term and is silent on termination rights. The judge had to consider what a reasonable notice period was to...

Coach Choice drives towards growth with bank loan

A coach transport service in Wolverhampton has purchased new larger premises after securing a six-figure loan from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Bilston-based Coach Choice on Hickman Road was established in 2000 and supplies coaches to tour operators...

Building a brand won't buy you a reputation

Competing solely on price is not sustainable, says Paul Bennett The failure of law firms like Challinors and Blakemores has thrown the West Midlands legal profession into the spotlight. As lawyers, we can learn much from other sectors of the local...

Issues to Consider when Selling to Consumers

You will probably be aware that a consumer purchasing goods or services is offered a far greater degree of protection from harsh or unfair contract terms than is the case for a party that purchases goods or services in the course of its business.  This...

Vehicle Manufacturing - Sector Knowledge Vital

Recent economic surveys have highlighted the resurgence of the vehicle manufacturing sector in the UK and the important role played by the West Midlands region in that resurgence.  The legal issues that confront those businesses engaged in this sector...

Landlords left in distress

Landlords left in distress? New commercial rent arrears recovery scheme comes into force in April 2014. The right of a landlord to distrain against tenant’s possessions for non payment of rent is an ancient common law remedy which arises from a...

Matrimonial Solicitors attend PDPA Players Championship

Clare Wiseman and Aasha Choudhary attended the Professional Darts Players Association Players Championship 13 in Wigan, providing valuable, on site access to legal advice during the Championship to assist players with any personal or business related issues....

George Green to Boost Business

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has launched a free, innovative on-line resource for businesses. Wolverhampton based corporate partner, Philip Round, said: “The George Green Growth Centre will enable owner-managers to develop their businesses...

Potential costs for businesses of automatic pension enrolment

A report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research predicts that the set-up costs of automatic pension enrolment will average £8,900 for small businesses (four or fewer employees) and £12,600 for small-to-medium-sized businesses. The...

Redundancy: refusing suitable alternative employment

A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights that the question of whether an employee's refusal of suitable alternative employment is reasonable will depend on the circumstances of the particular employee. The decision also underlines the importance,...

New guidance on direct marketing published

New guidance on direct marketing has been published by the Information Commissioners Office. The guidance aims to help businesses comply with their data protection obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications...

Constructive dismissal and breach of the implied term of trust and confidence

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that an employer's failure to provide an impartial grievance appeal process (by allowing an employee to appeal to a different manager than the one who had heard the original grievance) could amount to a...

Flexible working, indirect sex discrimination and internal appeals

Employers should take note of what appears to be the first case to consider the effect of a successful internal appeal on a prima facie case of indirect sex discrimination. The EAT held that an employee had not suffered indirect sex discrimination when her...

New empty property rate relief scheme introduced

The Department for Communities and Local Government has introduced a new empty property rate relief scheme for newly built commercial property. Relief will be available for new properties completed after 1 October 2013 and before 30 September 2016 that are...

George Green partner appointed Vice-Chair of Resolution West-Midlands

On 10 October 2013 Clare Wiseman was elected as Vice-Chair of Resolution West-Midlands at the AGM. This is a prestigious appointment to a highly active and important group for family law. Resolution’s 6,500 members are family lawyers and other...

George Green partner appointed as Employment Judge

A partner at leading Black Country law firm George Green has been appointed as a Fee Paid Employment Judge. Tim Lang’s appointment is one of only 40 appointments made nationally by the Lord Chancellor and he will sit part time in the London North and...

Employment Law News

At the end of last month, employees started paying to bring claims in tribunals.  The new tribunal fees provisions came into force on 29th July, bringing with them a significant shift in the spirit of the employment tribunal. But two legal challenges to...

Settlement Agreement Changes

Employers keen to avoid costly employment tribunal cases should face greater protection when new regulations preventing pre-termination negotiations being used as evidence in unfair dismissal cases come into force next week. That’s according to...

Mock tribunal highlights employment issues

Black Country employers had an opportunity to learn more about the potential pitfalls of unfair dismissal claims when local law firm George Green LLP hosted a mock employment tribunal in association with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The...

Tribunal Fees sting in the tail for Employers

Employers could face a sting in the tail when new Employment Tribunal fees designed to discourage weak or spurious claims are introduced next month, according to leading Black Country law firm George Green. From 29 July this year, claimants bringing a claim...

Two Promoted at George Green

Black Country law firm, George Green LLP, has promoted two solicitors to associate.   Rebecca Taylor works in the firm’s commercial property team and Cradley Heath based Deborah Beal is part of the private client team.   A recent recruit...

New Contract Checking Service to help protect against senior departures

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has launched a new contract checking service for employers to protect the business when senior employees leave.  Senior executives often have access to confidential information which businesses would not want...

PDPA appoint George Green

After a lengthy tender process, the Professional Darts Players Association (PDPA) has appointed leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP to be its official legal advisers/lawyer partner.  The PDPA is an organisation for professional dart...

Reasons to get married

Although marriage rates may be the lowest on record, there are still significant benefits, particularly tax benefits, to ‘tying the knot’.  With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP is...

Commercial tenants remain vulnerable to lack of flood insurance

With the recent heavy snow endured by the majority of the UK and the impending flooding which will affect thousands of businesses across the region, Black Country law firm George Green LLP is advising all occupiers of commercial property to check their own...

George Green appoints new charity of the year

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has announced their charity of the year, which will be Midlands Air Ambulance.  Celebrating their 21 st  year anniversary in 2012, the Midlands Air Ambulance needs £6 million a year, which is funded...

Commercial property fire sales create opportunities for investors

Falling rents and property prices combined with pressure on banks to get large loans off their books have seen a flood of  commercial premises coming to market via auction, according to property experts at Black Country law firm George Green LLP.  ...

Final Cheque Presentation to Foodbank

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP have presented local charity, Black Country Foodbank with a final donation, which draws to a close their fundraising and support over the past two years.  The Black Country Foodbank which has distribution...

Business risk retail ASBOs when moving sales online

Retailers looking to boost sales by diversifying into online retailing ahead of the crucial Christmas period should be careful to ensure their terms and conditions are updated appropriately, according to Black Country law firm George Green LLP. Stephen...

New Employment Contracts "flawed"

Plans to allow employees to exchange employment rights for shares in their employer’s business are flawed, according to employment specialists at Black Country law firm George Green LLP.  The proposals, which were unveiled during George...

Bright Future at George Green

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has taken on two new trainee solicitors and appointed two assistant  solicitors who have completed their training contract with the firm.  Mike Linford becomes an Assistant Solicitor with George...

New Recruit for Commercial Property Team

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of solicitor  Rebecca Taylor.  Rebecca who qualified in March 2009 will be based at George Green’s new office in Waterloo Road,...

Wolverhampton office opens for business

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has welcomed Tracie Caulfield as office co-ordinator at its new Wolverhampton office.  The office at 19 Waterloo Road opens this month and is headed by corporate partner Philip Round and dispute resolution ...

2012-700 years and counting

Midland firms with a combined age of 700 years came together this month to complete a deal involving a Black Country business  with a famous pedigree. Tipton-based Bodill Parker Limited was established in 1838 and manufactures a range of pressings,...

Eminent Black Country lawyer retires

A popular Midlands lawyer who was instrumental in establishing the Black Country Chamber of Commerce has retired after 40 years at Black Country law firm George Green LLP.   Richard Cliff qualified as a solicitor in 1971, joining George Green in 1972...

New tribunal fees to place additional burden on employers

Employers could face increased costs and more drawn out tribunal proceedings following plans to introduce new fees for tribunal claims, according to employment specialists at Black Country law firm George Green LLP.  Under plans announced by the...

George Green expands corporate team with senior appointment

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Corporate team with the appointment of a new associate.  Leanne Consiglio joins George Green’s Cradley Heath office from FBC Manby Bowdler. Leanne who qualified in 2005, graduated...

Dealing with absence issues during the Euros and Olympics

With the knockout stages of the Euros 2012 about to start and the London Olympics just under a month away, leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP warns local employers to be careful when dealing with unauthorised absence by Summer sports...

Ageing population driving demand for lasting powers of attorney

People with relatives or friends suffering from dementia or those concerned about the prospect of developing the disease should  consider taking out a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to protect both their personal welfare and financial interests,...

George Green expands its real estate team

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has expanded its Real Estate team with the appointment of experienced  practitioner Christen Mulingani.  Christen who qualified in 2003 will be working alongside team head Kevin Styles and...

George Green confirms new office location

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has confirmed it is opening a new office in Wolverhampton in August 2012. The firm has taken the entire ground floor of 19 Waterloo Road (currently known as First City House).  This prestigious building...

New Corporate Partner at George Green

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has promoted Philip Round to the position of partner in its corporate team.  A specialist in all aspects of corporate law, Mr Round qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and joined George Green in 2008.  Mr...

George Green hires top Midlands Matrimonial Lawyer

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has appointed one of the Midlands’ most experienced matrimonial lawyers as  head of its Family Law Team.  Clare Wiseman joins the firm, having practised matrimonial and family law in the...

Donation following Wolverhampton to Aberdovey Bike Ride

Local charity Black Country Foodbank recently received a donation following the annual Wolverhampton to Aberdovey bike ride,  held in June last year.  The Aberdovey Bike Ride has been running for nine years and attracted over 300 riders in 2011....

George Green LLP advise on sale of Rankins Glass

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has recently advised on the sale of Rankins (Glass) Company Limited to iGlass Limited for an undisclosed sum. The original Rankins company dates back to 1740 and the company has glazed many Fleet Street...

Solicitors launch new equality training product

With discrimination claims likely to increase after April when the qualifying period for the right to bring an unfair dismissal rises to two years, leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has introduced a new equality, diversity and inclusion...

Newly qualified solicitor joins matrimonial team

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has recently appointed a newly qualified solicitor to its thriving matrimonial  team.  32 year old Jane Williams who hails from North Wales joins Head of Department Chris Allen-Jones and Assistant...

Private Client Associate

A Private Client solicitor working for leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP is celebrating after qualifying as a full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).  Associate and joint head of the Private Team team Emma Wing...

New George Green Trainees

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has taken on two new trainee solicitors, Matthew Bromilow and Balraj Kaur.  27 year old Matthew Bromilow, who was born in Stratford upon Avon studied at the University of Reading and College of Law in...

George Green advise on local school Academy conversion

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP have recently advised Holly Hall School Mathematics and Computing College  on its conversion to The Holly Hall Academy.  The new Academy which opened its doors to students in September is a...

George Green give much needed funds to local charity

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP have presented local charity, Black Country Foodbank with a much needed cheque for £1,100.00.   The Black Country Foodbank which has distribution centres in Brierley Hill and Stourbridge has...

George Green advise on Equiniti Acquisition

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has recently advised Equiniti Group on their acquisition of the corporate and employee services (CES) division of NatWest Stockbrokers Limited for an undisclosed sum.  The CES division provides share...

George Green advise on Mathers Foundry sale

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has advised Westley Group on the sale of Mathers Foundry to WPIL Limited for an undisclosed amount. WPIL Limited is quoted on the Mumbai stock exchange, and is one of the leading combined pump manufacturers...

George Green set up local academy

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP have recently advised Kidderminster Harriers Football Club on the setting up of two unique partnership academies with Stourbridge College.  The new Football and Hospitality Academies will offer training...

George Green Partner gets on his bike for charity

Tim Lang, Partner and Head of Employment at leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has recently got on his bike for charity, by taking part in the annual Wolverhampton to Aberdovey bike ride.   Tim Lang and his team completed the gruelling 103...

Two new Starters at George Green

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP has recently appointed two new solicitors. Aasha Choudhary has joined the thriving Matrimonial team, led by Chris Allen Jones. Birmingham bo rn and bred, Aasha, who also speaks Punjabi, trained and qualified...

New Head of Real Estate at George Green LLP

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP are delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Styles as the new head of  their real estate offering. Kevin joins a strong team currently led by Ceri Mort. Ceri plans to relocate to the south of...

Deal or Ordeal-the psychology of a transaction

Leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP have recently joined forces with Barnett Ravenscroft Wealth Management to  present an event with a difference, looking at the psychology of the deal transactions.  A select group of key clients...