Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Public benefit challenge 'difficult', lawyers say

The Independent Schools Council, the body representing fee-paying schools, would face difficulties in bringing proceedings against the Charity Commission over its application of the 'public...

Wealthy widow wins negligence action over "back to front" error in will

A wealthy widow has won her negligence claim against Surrey solicitors Triggs Wilkinson Mann at the High Court.

Philanthropist's contested will ruling only tip of rise in probate disputes

The children of a wealthy book lover have succeeded in their claim to her estate as the High Court found that she could not have...

Too little, too late

Proposed changes seeking to limit the extent of owners' liability under the Animals Act are unnecessary as the courts have already set high standards for...

Learning from experience

Parliament should look at the cohabitation regime in Scotland to bring greater certainty for unmarried couples in England and Wales, says Leonie Burke

No doubt

Employers should avoid ambiguity in their medical questionnaires to ensure they recruit staff who are able to effectively perform their roles, says Sarah Jane Turcan

Update: commercial property

Milton McIntosh considers cases on lease agreements, the interpretation of rent review provisions, arbitrations, authorised guarantee agreements, surrenders and break notices

Sunshine and showers

I work in an arena where mistakes are not acceptable. As a professional indemnity lawyer, my day job involves dealing with complaints and claims against...

Jean-Yves Gilg

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