Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Stick or twist?

Falls in the value of development land have created challenges for solicitors advising landowners. Alison Bailey advises on the best strategy to play

How the land lies

Janet Armstrong-Fox sheds light on changes at the Land Registry this year which will have a practical impact on the day-to-day work of firms

Commercial property solicitors are facing a number of challenges in the current climate, and they should keep pace with developments to ensure they provide the best service for their clients, say Eugene McMahon and Jeremy Whiteson

Update: commercial

Sara Partington discusses the government's change of mind over bailiffs' enforcement powers, unfair bank charges, the duty of care of directors, the ongoing saga of 'service by Facebook', and the payment of sums due under an agreement, together with agreed contractual interest rates

Balancing act

When making an application for third party disclosure, practitioners must put together a convincing case that the order sought is not a fishing expedition and does not affect third party rights, says Masood Ahmed

Slippery slope

The House of Lords has recently restricted the scope of strict liability for defective work equipment but employers could still be liable for negligence, particularly when employees use vehicles for work purposes, says Susan Dearden

Job for life?

My Mum and Dad are retired teachers. Not being pushy parents I don't think they much minded which career path I chose as I neared the end of my schooling â€“ as long as it wasn't teaching.

Worlds apart

In light of the recent cuts to legal aid in the UK, Roger Smith examines the situation around the globe

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