Unit Chambers - Liverpool

Jenna Price

We use Unit on a regular basis because they go above and beyond on every single case. From the moment we make a call, the clerks are super helpful and will always make sure they can get cover for our cases. All of the barristers are excellent advocates and have great relationships with our clients. As solicitors it's so important that we have reliable counsel and that's what we always get from Unit. They are all super helpful that goes beyond the advocacy at court, they are supportive if issues arise in the general running of cases to provide advice.

Anita Walsh

I cannot recommend Lisa Edmunds highly enough. She is professional, yet incredibly empathetic, understanding and supportive. Lisa made very complex, traumatic and scary proceedings feel much more safer and less scary. I always felt seen and heard by her. I was taken back by how Lisa has such skill and command within the court room, when being able to put across the main points so eloquently, clearly and with emphasis on the key concerns and priorities. When things change and things crop up last minute, she could quickly adapt and change strategy as needed. She would always remain calm and composed. Lisa is outstanding within cross examination. I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with complex family proceedings, mine had the added element of jurisdiction and relocation. Thank you for everything you have done. You have changed the trajectory of our families life for the best.

Chantelle Watson

Lisa, what can I say? You were absolutely brilliant. I was amazed by your ability to assimilate so much information so quickly and to be able to ask me what seemed like all the right questions. You put me at ease and inspired so much confidence. The way you prepared, and the position statement you wrote for the hearing took things to a whole new level and shed new light on my very difficult and long-running complex case. In court, as traumatic as these instances have been for me, you spoke well and were able to get across the key points in a strong and calm way. Then in the highly professional way you have followed up with the preparation of the order and in managing such conflict amongst the parties. I would have no hesitation in recommending you. You are quite simply top class. Thank you so much!

Darren Cheng

As a newly qualified solicitor, I have had the pleasure of instructing barristers from Unit Chambers for both public law and private law children cases.

The level of expertise and professionalism displayed by their barristers has been exceptional.

Additionally, the client care advisors have been incredibly supportive and attentive throughout the process.

I highly recommend Unit Chambers for anyone seeking reliable legal representation in family law matters!

miriam

Not Beyond Redemption is a charity providing free family legal advice and representation to women who are in prison. We rely on barristers working on a pro bono basis and Unit Chambers have been fantastically helpful in our work.
Lyana Chan has over a period of years provided invaluable pro-bono representation and advice navigating complex matters with skill, knowledge, dogged determination and empathy.
She has a wonderfully relaxed but robust manner with clients, putting them at their ease whilst ensuring her advice is accurate.
The difference she has made to women, who would otherwise struggle to put forward their case is immeasurable.

Lucy Shackleton

As a newly qualified solicitor who is gradually building experience in children matters and has limited practice of advocacy, leaving me without confidence, I instructed Lisa on behalf of a client who's case was emotionally difficult and complex. There is sometimes the worry, particularly from a client's perspective, that a barrister coming on board with no knowledge of the history of issues, cannot fully understand and digest the finer detail when briefed. I knew from the end of the first conference with Lisa Edmunds that I need not worry and that I could confidently reassure my client. Not only were her knowledge and expertise a welcome addition, but the personal approach and obvious passion she has for her work shone through every discussion and oration in court. I speak on behalf of myself and my client when I say that Lisa is one of the most impressive advocates I have had the pleasure of working with. From an educational perspective, it has been an unmatched opportunity for me to work in her shadow and take on board all of her advice and demonstrations. Her command in a court room was exceptional and I was beyond impressed with how, in a matter of minutes, her expert examination of a witness turned a somewhat bleak looking case on its head, and led to a stellar outcome. Lisa would be an asset to any client who she acts for and, professionally, she is down to earth, approachable and honest. Lisa has taught me a great deal about looking ahead in terms of strategy and choosing wisely which battles to choose. I would not hesitate for a moment in recommending her to any client with a tough case on their hands and I look forward to learning more from her in the future. Seeing her in action was inspiring and she is an advocate I hope and dream I am able to be even half as good as in the future.

Asad Khan

I was fortunate to have Lisa Edmunds representing me in my family matter in court. Lisa really took the time to understand the nuance and detail of my case, and to get a clear idea of what I wanted. She was quick to identify the key issues and also what the most important points to highlight in our submission were.

She then planned our strategy carefully, keeping me informed at every step. In court she has a ‘less is more’ approach; she has a way of saying just the right amount and asking the most relevant questions to make a point effectively, thereby preserving the dignity of the proceedings whilst staying razor focussed on the objective and providing robust challenge where necessary.

Lisa is also approachable and friendly and really puts you at ease; this is in contrast to other lawyers who can appear distant and use quite opaque language.

Along with my solicitors and Lisa, I really felt part of a team with one objective- obtaining the best possible outcome in the most efficient and respectful way possible.

I am very pleased that Lisa was recommended to me and I would not hesitate to engage her services again.

Jacqui Varkulis

Having already had a lengthy and acrimonious legal family law battle with my ex partner I found myself in court yet again. The previous legal representation I had in my previous case was expensive and substandard leaving me with a poorly written court order that was not as child focussed as it should be. This time round I did my research and was drawn to instruct Lisa Edmund's. I think finding a barrister who has their own lived experience of a family breakdown makes her even more relatable to these sensitive and highly complex cases.

After a poor experience previously I was naturally apprehensive at the high costs of direct access with a senior barrister but from the very start of the process with the team at unit law I was blown away with the professionalism. Lisa is an outstanding barrister and advocate of law. Lisa's knowledge of the law was evident and how she constantly keeps up to date with changes in law and initiatives. Lisa made me feel at ease from the very first meeting and I can honestly say for the first time in 5 years I felt like I was safe and going to be protected from the ongoing abuse via the legal system.

Lisa's knowledge of the law, meticulous thought process around the case and clever questioning on the witness stand finally achieved an outcome for my children and I that will allow me to enjoy their last few years of childhood without fear.

I cannot thank Lisa enough and she certainly struck the correct balance of sympathetic and supportive but also had an authoritative and tenacious side when needed. Lisa's passion and determination to receive the best outcome for her clients was second to none. Lisa approached the case with honesty and transparency and managed expectations well.

Please if you are in any family law dispute do not hesitate to book Lisa - get it right from the start and use the best.