In Episode 7, we speak to our first family lawyer from over the Pennines, Laura Clapton, co-founder of Consilia Legal in Leeds. 

Paula, Duane and Laura discuss the need for better protection for cohabitating couples, how her mum inspired her journey into family law and addressing the stigma attached to paternity leave. 

About Laura Clapton 

Laura is the co-founder of Consilia Legal, a specialist family and employment boutique in Leeds and Harrogate. 

She is a highly experienced family solicitor who advises and assists individuals in all aspects of private family law with a particular emphasis on high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases and complex Children Act proceedings. 

Laura is also an accredited mediator and the Chair of Resolution (North and West Yorkshire). 

You can follow her on Twitter @laura_consilia 

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Through our refreshing approach, we help to develop careers and sustainably grow law firms. 

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