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Lisa Edmunds
Head of Chambers & Senior Consultant Barrister at Unit Chambers
Family LawChildren LawFamily Dispute Resolution
Head of Chambers & Senior Consultant Barrister at Unit Chambers.
Lisa Edmunds is one of the North-West’s leading family law barristers and is CEO of the fastest growing family law set in the UK, Unit Chambers. She brings over two decades of experience and expertise in high-level and complex cases. Lisa has a reputation for being tough and tenacious in the courtroom however, recognises that all clients and cases are different and sometimes alternative approaches are needed to achieve the end result. Lisa is direct access qualified and also offers Early Neutral Evaluation appointments.
Her mission is simple – to get the best possible result for her client in the courtroom. Lisa travels around the country appearing at all levels of the Family Court. She undertakes work in all aspects of relationship breakdowns but specialises in cases relating to children and finances.
What makes her unique is that she has been through it herself; a messy divorce, involving 4 children, and she came out the other side – happy, healthy, and focused – so she knows what it takes!
Lisa Edmunds’s profile brings together professional experience, specialist subjects and published Chronicle Law contributions.
Children Law
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Family Dispute Resolution
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From Lisa’s Chronicle Law profile.
CHILDREN'S LAW · 6 MIN READ
Supporting Parents with Direct Experience of Child Removal
Child removal is one of the most significant decisions made in family proceedings. This article explores the psychological impact on parents and considers how barristers and family practitioners can provide compassionate, trauma-informed support throughout the process.
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 6 MIN READ
Child Arrangements Orders: Breaches, Enforcement, and Welfare
Child Arrangements Orders are legally binding, but enforcement is rarely straightforward. This article examines breaches, enforcement powers, judicial discretion, and why the child’s welfare remains central to the Family Court’s approach.
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 5 MIN READ
Parties’ use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts: Risks, responsibilities and judicial guidance
The rise of AI in family courts is reshaping how litigants in person prepare cases. While tools like ChatGPT improve access to justice, courts warn that inaccurate AI-generated content risks misleading proceedings and impacting children’s welfare.
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 4 MIN READ
The Pathfinder Family Court Pilot: Reforming Private Law Children Proceedings
The Pathfinder Pilot reforms private law children cases by prioritising early risk assessment, safety, and multi-agency support. It replaces the standard process to reduce delays, make proceedings less adversarial, and deliver quicker, more sustainable outcomes for families.
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 6 MIN READ
Can a Judge Make Findings That Fall Outside the Scope of Threshold?
This case analysis of Re L [2022] EWCA Civ 169 examines whether judges can make findings outside the threshold document, highlighting the Court of Appeal’s approach to fairness, evidence, and case management in family law.
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FAMILY LAW · 11 MIN READ
The Controlling And Coercive Conduct Crossroads: Have We Reached A Dead End In The Financial Remedies Court?
Understanding domestic abuse has evolved significantly, particularly with the heightened awareness of controlling and coercive behaviour. Introduced in PD12J and further defined by recent judicial decisions, these terms now play a crucial role in family law proceedings. This article explores the definitions, judicial interpretations and current approaches to handling these behaviours in both private law and financial remedy cases, highlighting recent developments and practical implications for practitioners.
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