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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...