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Jean-Yves Gilg

Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Articles

Illegal cohabitants

Illegal cohabitants

A recent ruling could herald a radical change to the assessment of dependency claims by foreign nationals overstaying in Britain. Philip Noble reports
Personal injury trusts

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

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

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

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

Life in crime

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

Caution to the wind

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