Jan 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Open a newspaper in January and you’ll no doubt see a lot of articles about divorce with the use of punchy headlines such as “Divorce month”, “D-Day” and “January Divorce Spike”. The media predictably quote that more instructions...
Dec 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
New year, fresh start? With Christmas fast approaching, everyone is rushing around trying to find the perfect presents and plan the best celebrations. It is a time of year that brings happiness and excitement for all ages. However, for those experiencing difficulties...
Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Uber decision: Cont… Two drivers brought the legal battle last year and three weeks ago the Employment Appeal tribunal (“EAT”) upheld the earlier decision ruling that Uber drivers are ‘workers’ within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996 on the basis that:...
Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
This week there is much in the news about the myth of the “common law marriage”. Our Family law director, Laura Clapton explains why. It is a longstanding myth that an unmarried couple have the same or similar rights to that of a married couple. This is simply not the...
Nov 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Where have the last three years gone? That’s what the directors of Consilia Legal are asking themselves having set up the practice on 24th November 2014. When Sally Clark, Marie Walsh and Laura Clapton launched Consilia Legal it was very much with a leap of faith and...
