Consilia Legal

09/09/2026

How To Get a Divorce as a UK Expat

There are various reasons why more and more people are moving from the UK to live and work overseas, not least because it can have great benefits in terms of finance and everyday lifestyle. However, one element of this process that people often overlook is the complications introduced by living in a different legal jurisdiction. Naturally this is not always a high priority when it comes to justifying a move abroad, but it does add complexity to various legal situations, and one of those is the divorce process.

A guide to divorce for UK expats, covering jurisdiction, domicile, finances, children and the divorce process in England and Wales.

08/09/2026

Just one week to go until Consilia Legal team Marie Walsh Claudia Gilham and Sally Ball risk life and limb descending the dizzy heights of Larpool viaduct.

It's all in aid of the very wonderful St. Gemma's Hospice - please help raise a wonderful total if you're able to contribute

https://www.justgiving.com/page/consilialegalstgemmas

Intrepid, brave, foolhardy … petrified Consilia Legal team Marie Walsh, Claudia Gilham and Sally Ball; joined by ringers … I mean special guests, Kris and Mark Parry will be throwing themselves from Whitby’s 120 foot high Larpool viaduct on Tuesday 15th September in aid of our charity of the year - St. Gemma's Hospice.

Any resemblance to Bridget Jones’ fireman’s pole escapade will be entirely coincidental and the team are confident they will glide elegantly down the abseil ropes.

We hope you will show your support via a donation to our team Just Giving page linked below – or available on the QR code amongst the images.

We promise many pictures from the day for your amusement and who knows – with Marie involved – there’s a high probability of fancy dress!

https://www.justgiving.com/team/consiliaabseil

26/08/2026

Finalist - Family Law Workplace of the Year - Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2026

The good news just keeps coming this week!

We're excited to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Family Law Workplace of the Year category at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2026. The awards are to be held on 18th November at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge and we eagerly await the evening.

25/08/2026

We are delighted that Laura Clapton has been nominated for the Family Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards 2026.

This is hot on the heels of Marie Walsh's nomination for Workplace Mediator of the Year last week.

Well deserved recognition for both.

The National Mediation Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations whose work is making a real difference to the mediation profession and the people they serve.

The Awards take place on 2 December 2026 at Lincoln's Inn, London.

Book your place at Lincoln's Inn and celebrate with the mediation

community: nationalmediationawards.com

National Mediation Awards

21/08/2026

A Parent’s Guide to Ensuring Your Child’s Voice Isn’t Lost in Separation

When parents split up, there’s an overwhelming amount to deal with. Where everyone’s going to live, how the money gets divided, who gets the car, who picks up on which days, etc. It’s easy for the practical stuff to take over completely. But somewhere in all of that, children are watching, listening, and forming their own opinions about what’s going on. They notice more than most parents give them credit for, and their perspective almost never gets brought into the conversation properly.

https://northernlifemagazine.co.uk/a-parents-guide-to-ensuring-your-childs-voice-isnt-lost-in-separation/

17/08/2026

We are delighted that our very own Marie Walsh has been nominated for the Workplace Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards 2026.

The National Mediation Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations whose work is making a real difference to the mediation profession and the people they serve.

The Awards take place on 2 December 2026 at Lincoln's Inn, London.

Book your place at Lincoln's Inn and celebrate with the mediation community: nationalmediationawards.com

National Mediation Awards

14/08/2026

Intrepid, brave, foolhardy … petrified Consilia Legal team Marie Walsh, Claudia Gilham and Sally Ball; joined by ringers … I mean special guests, Kris and Mark Parry will be throwing themselves from Whitby’s 120 foot high Larpool viaduct on Tuesday 15th September in aid of our charity of the year - St. Gemma's Hospice.

Any resemblance to Bridget Jones’ fireman’s pole escapade will be entirely coincidental and the team are confident they will glide elegantly down the abseil ropes.

We hope you will show your support via a donation to our team Just Giving page linked below – or available on the QR code amongst the images.

We promise many pictures from the day for your amusement and who knows – with Marie involved – there’s a high probability of fancy dress!

https://www.justgiving.com/team/consiliaabseil

12/08/2026

We're all so delighted on the Employment Law Team here at Consilia Legal to have been named as finalists in our category at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.

We look forward to seeing colleagues, clients and counterparts on the night and wish everyone well.

15/07/2026

What to Do When Your Business Is on the Line in a Divorce

If you’ve built a business from scratch, the impact that divorce may have on its finances, ownership and commercial operation, is enough to keep you up at night. For the growing number of young founders and entrepreneurs in London and beyond, this isn’t a far-off hypothetical.

Marriages do break down, and when they do, your company can end up in the spotlight as part of the financial settlement. Let’s take a closer look at what actually happens and how you can protect what you’ve built.

07/07/2026

Laura Clapton Proudly Recognised by Spear’s 500 As Leading High Net Worth Family Lawyer

Consilia Legal’s director and co-founder, Laura Clapton, has received another prestigious industry ranking to cement her place as a leading family lawyer in the legal sector and to provide important recognition for the business as it seeks to excel further in a very competitive field. Laura Clapton has been ranked as a recommended lawyer in the widely respected Spear’s 500 rankings, which is the ultimate accolade for solicitors practising in the specialist field of high-net-worth family law.

Consilia Legal’s director and co-founder, Laura Clapton, has received another prestigious industry ranking to cement her place as a leading family lawyer in the legal sector and to provide important recognition for the business as it seeks to excel further in a very competitive field. Laura Clapto...