Consilia Legal strengthens family law team

Leeds-headquartered law firm Consilia Legal has strengthened its family law practice with the appointments of Sam Sinclair and Claudia Gilham as it continues to expand its offering across Yorkshire and beyond.

Sam joins the firm from Ware & Kay, while Claudia arrives from Mills & Reeve. 

Both bring valuable experience advising clients on a wide range of family law matters and will support the continued growth of Consilia’s family law and mediation services.

Sam said: “Consilia has always stood out to me as leading the way in family law both in terms of client care and investing in a culture that genuinely promotes wellbeing. 

“The firm is committed to offering clients a bespoke and personal service, which has developed its outstanding reputation. 

“As a collaborative lawyer and a mediator working towards accreditation, I am extremely excited to be joining Laura and the family team. 

“They are passionate about non-court dispute resolution and have a wealth of expertise and experience. 

“I am looking forward to being able to service their existing clients as well as expand our growth in the Yorkshire region.  

“Equally, I feel lucky to be joining such a supportive and sociable team.”

Claudia added: “Consilia was the easiest decision of my career. 

“Both Laura and Marie Walsh have built an envious family and employment law boutique practice which combines a commitment to both legal excellence and their people.

“Laura’s reputation as a mediator in the marketplace is unparalleled, with her team close at her heels in terms of their legal skill, diligence and considered approach. 

“I am so excited to be working with Laura and my new team to develop our high net worth and wealth protection offering, further strengthening our future success.”

Their appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing investment in its people and its ambition to further strengthen its expertise while maintaining the collaborative and client-focused approach for which it has become known.

Founded in 2014, Consilia Legal is an award-winning boutique law firm which specialises in family law, employment law and mediation and has offices in Leeds, Harrogate and London. 

Director Laura Clapton added: "I am delighted to welcome Claudia and Sam to Consilia. 

“I have known and admired them both since the early stages of my own career as a family solicitor. 

“Claudia is widely recognised as a leading family finance practitioner, and Sam has built a solid reputation as a collaborative lawyer. 

“Their appointments further enhance the breadth and depth of expertise available to our clients.

“Most importantly, Claudia and Sam share our values, our client focused approach and our commitment to fostering a supportive culture. 

“I am excited to see the impact they will have as part of the Consilia team.”

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