Jean-Yves Gilg

Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Articles

Tales from practice: Vive les avocats!
Solicitors Journal

Tales from practice: Vive les avocats!

And did you have a good time?” “No,” I growled. “It was dreadful. Never take children on holiday with you.” It was only my vegetarian partner (who himself had had rather a good holiday) who dared to raise the subject again. Several hours later he emerged from my room vowing never again to ask anyone if they had had enjoyed their break.
Personal injury trusts
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Personal injury trusts

Personal injury trusts are the perfect solution for managing injury compensation awards for recipients of mean-tested benefits. Lynne Bradey explains
Poisoned chalice
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Poisoned chalice

Extending the 'polluter pays' principle to statutory successors of the original land owner could have dramatic implications for utilities, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards
Getting disclosure
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Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports
CICA: it's criminal
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CICA: it's criminal

Under CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform
Life in crime
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Life in crime

R v Coutts: Anthony Metzer discusses jury directions and alternative counts
Caution to the wind
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Caution to the wind

Should your client accept a formal caution? Mark Conway considers the House of Lords' decision in Jones v Whalley
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