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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...