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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
