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Jean-Yves Gilg

Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Articles

Letting down the family

Letting down the family

Cutbacks in public funding for family work threaten to undermine the assertion of individual rights, leaving the vulnerable inadequately protected, say Lucy Theis QC and Stephen Cobb QC
A flaw in the plan

A flaw in the plan

The provisions in the draft PPS6 are lacking in clarity and focus, and may make the decision-making process more complicated, says Robert Walton
London : Keep your chin up

London : Keep your chin up

Surviving the liquidity crisis is all about sound management and continuing to provide quality advice, and firms following that old recipe should be able to survive the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the mood in smaller and medium size firms in London
Force their hands

Force their hands

The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley
A fresh approach

A fresh approach

Lowering the age of criminal responsibility can reduce young people's opportunities and undermine any prospect of rehabilitation, argues Lucy Corrin
Demanding times

Demanding times

As the credit crunch bites harder,and recession looms large, what can we expect the insolvency landscape to look like over the next six months? asks Kathryn Tait
Update : housing

Update : housing

Rebecca Cattermole reviews the latest homelessness appeals, plus cases relating to the right to buy, variation of tenancy terms and committal
A taxing dilemma

A taxing dilemma

The pre-owned asset tax is governed by complex legislation leaving individuals with difficult decisions to make, explains Anthony Macey