Head of Family Mediation
Laura is a highly experienced and well-respected family solicitor and an accredited family mediator. Laura assists separated couples resolve issues concerning children and/or finances following relationship breakdown. Laura has particular experience in dealing with cases involving complex financial arrangements including overseas assets, businesses and trusts. Laura is known for her solution-focused approach and friendly demeanour together with her technical legal knowledge as a practising family solicitor.
Laura and the team at Consilia Mediation offer a fresh and dynamic approach to family mediation including online mediation as well as traditional face-to-face mediation. The team also offer hybrid and integrated mediation.
Laura is a trained direct child consultant and is able to speak to children as part of the mediation process.
Laura is the former Chair of Resolution (North and West Yorkshire) and is now on the National Resolution committee, pushing ADR onto the main agenda. As a member of Resolution, Laura abides by a Code of Practice and is committed to the constructive resolution of family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular, the best needs of any children involved.
Laura has trained local Magistrates and Legal Advisors on the role that mediation plays within family disputes and hosts regular talks and seminars on the topic of mediation.
Laura was named in the Legal 500 as leading individual as her work as a lawyer and mediator in the local community. “Consilia Legal has quickly cemented its reputation as ‘dominant in the field of mediation in Leeds’, with many clients viewing it as their ‘first choice for mediators’…The firm’s holistic approach to mediation is singled out, as is its level of service, which ‘regularly goes over and above that which is expected'.
Laura is also recognised in Chambers and Partners as a notable practitioner and ranked in The Times top 200 law firms (2020) for her expertise in family law.
"Laura is an absolute credit to the industry, and on a personal level she is hard-working and a delight to work with."
"Laura does a good job bringing cases to an agreement where you'd not think it was possible."
"She is simply superb."
"Laura actively promotes collaborative working and shares the benefits of ADR with her clients to improve their experience when separating."
In 2021, Laura and the team won the Wellbeing Award at the National Family Law Awards and were highly commended as Family Law Firm of the North.
The team were shortlisted for Dispute Resolution team of the year in the National Family Law Awards 2019 and 2021.
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Trusted Names In Mediation
At Consilia Mediation we recognise that the process of the breakdown of a relationship, whether in your personal or work life, is stressful and can be a very traumatic time. Our accredited mediators are sensitive in approach and highly skilled at dealing with difficult and challenging situations.
Laura Clapton
Family Solicitor & Family Mediator
Laura is an accredited Family Mediator. Laura is known for providing the highest level of client care. Laura takes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to cases, whilst ensuring she is robust and focuses on achieving the best possible results for her clients.
Marie Walsh
Employment Solicitor, Civil & Employment Mediator
Marie Walsh is a fully trained workplace mediator. As an employment law solicitor and mediator, Marie has a wealth of experience assisting parties inside and alongside the workplace mediation setting. Marie is able to act as the mediator in workplace disputes and assist in avoiding litigation.
Kelly Walters
Senior Associate, Family Law
Kelly is known for her legal expertise, professionalism and straight talking approach. Kelly provides the support necessary to obtain a positive outcome in what can be a very difficult time. Kelly employs a range of strategies to help participants to reach a consensus as quickly and with as little stress as possible.
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What our clients say about Consilia Legal on
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Received a really good service from Marie and the team including Emma, who offered valuable support throughout. I contacted Consilia following a recommendation from a union representative. Was given great advise through her trusted associate who offered an accurate and professional assessment. Marie secured a really good outcome due to her knowledge, perseverance, conscientiousness and genuine desire to try and get the best outcome on my behalf. A lot of genuine empathy and respect expressed and a brilliant negotiator. Very well informed, experienced and brilliant communicator. True to her word re costs as discussion was upfront and honest. Very reasonable rate compared to other firms. Would recommend to others Thank you very much!
Elaben Mistry Jackson
May 26, 2019 -
Marie and her staff have been very helpful. Marie had assisted me previously with an employment law issues so I had no hesitation in engaging her again. She helped me through an unpleasant job related matter when I was at a low ebb and feeling unable to fight my own corner. As before Marie gave sound, straight forward advice and took over the handling of communication with my employer until the matter was resolved. When I had to take action myself Marie was always there to consult if I was worried about something. I would thoroughly recommend Consilia Legal to anyone.
Amanda Keers
June 24, 2019 -
Marie, Andy, Victoria and Emma were exceptional in their help, advice and support – all done with a non-nonsense super friendly approach. Really took the stress out of a difficult corporate employment process. I felt safe and confident in their capable hands, recommending them highly.
Sophie Webb
June 3, 2019 -
Very professional and got the right result for me in a very timely abs efficient manner. Great service, good advice and an excellent result I couldn’t have got on my own
Jon Geldart
May 23, 2019 -
Excellent service from Laura Clapton guiding me through a difficult divorce process. Super efficient, professional and carries out the work with understanding and compassion for your situation. Would highly recommend and have already recommended.
Jo Allan
April 9, 2019
