Emily Henshaw
Consultant Barrister
Year of Call: 2023
“We could not have asked for a better counsel as your efficiency and focus on client care was evident. Thank you so very much. We are very pleased with the outcome of the hearing and so is our client, so we send his appreciation to you on his behalf.”
“I am so grateful for all the hard work you put into my case and the way that you took time out to meet my emotional needs. You really did make things so much easier for me. Words cannot express my gratitude. I know that this is your job, but I feel you went above and beyond for my family.”
“Thank you so much for these last few days. It goes without saying that you have been absolutely amazing. You are so good at what you do. Thank you for all your reassurance and hard work.”
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Prior to pupillage with Unit Chambers, Emily was employed by Wirral Borough Council as a Child Protection Lawyer. This enabled her to gain experience in both contested and uncontested matters. Before that, Emily was a Family Law Advocate at BDH Solicitors and was in private practice for several years. Emily has significant knowledge in both public and private law, from all sides of proceedings. This includes care, discharge of care, adoption, recovery, deprivation of liberty, domestic abuse and child arrangements. She has appeared before Magistrates, District, Circuit and High Court Judges and prides herself on her thoroughness and ability to create positive professional relationships with clients.
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June 2023 - Present | Consultant Barrister, Unit Chambers
2020 -June 2023 | Child Protection Lawyer, Wirral Borough Council
2018 - 2020 | Chartered Legal Executive Advocate (Family Law), BDH Solicitors
2016 - 2018 | Chartered Legal Executive (Family Law), Kirwans Solicitors
2015-2016 | Legal Clerk (Family Law), FPH Law
2014-2015 | Paralegal (Clinical Negligence), Lees Solicitors LLP
2008-2014 | Office and Development Assistant (Civil Litigation), Brunswicks LLP
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2019 | Admitted as a CILEx Litigator and Advocate in Family Proceedings (FCILEx Advocate)
2017 | Admitted as a Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
2014 | Professional Diploma in Law and Practice (GCILEx)
2010 | Diploma in Law and Practice (ACILEx)
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Member of the Inner Temple
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Contact us about instructing Emily
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