Unit Chambers Welcomes Three New Barristers
We are delighted to announce the arrival of three highly skilled barristers to our growing team: Dr. Alex Khan, Misha Ryan, and Jennifer Grehan. Each brings a wealth of experience and expertise, significantly expanding our offering in family law, child protection, and Court of Protection matters, both domestically and internationally.
Dr. Alex Khan
With nearly 25 years of experience in family law, Dr. Alex Khan is a highly respected barrister, specialising in complex financial applications arising from divorce. A native of Manchester, Alex’s deep understanding of the local community, combined with his extensive experience in multicultural and religious issues, enables him to provide tailored support to clients navigating sensitive family law matters. His practice includes handling disputes over pensions, property, and company law, as well as cases with international assets and cross-border complexities.Alex’s expertise extends to mediation, arbitration, private Financial Dispute Resolutions (FDRs), and Early Neutral Evaluations (ENEs), ensuring that clients have access to a broad range of resolution options. His legal acumen in family and Chancery disputes, including trusts of land applications (TOLATA) and probate issues, further enhances our service offering.In addition to his practice, Alex has international legal experience, having worked in Dubai, and maintains a global network to assist with cross-jurisdictional cases. He is also the lead tutor for the LPC Family Unit at Manchester Law School, underscoring his commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.
Misha Ryan
Specialising in child protection, Misha Ryan brings substantial experience representing local authorities across the North West as an In-House Advocate, most recently at Manchester City Council. Her expertise includes Deprivation of Liberty applications, international care order applications, and complex finding-of-fact hearings. Misha is known for her fearless approach and has gained a strong reputation with clients and opponents alike.Misha’s practice at Unit Chambers will continue to focus on child protection and Court of Protection work, including tribunal cases. While her work will primarily be remote, she remains open to attending in-person hearings when necessary, offering flexibility to her clients.
Her addition to the team further strengthens our already strong offering in public law matters, providing comprehensive representation for both local authorities and private clients in highly sensitive child protection cases.
Jennifer Grehan
Jennifer Grehan brings a diverse range of expertise in Children’s Law, Court of Protection, and International Family Law. She has appeared regularly in the High Court and family courts throughout London, Liverpool, Manchester, and the North West, representing clients in complex matters involving non-accidental injuries, parental alienation, and international child abduction.Jennifer’s extensive experience in both Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention jurisdictions, coupled with her work in neglect, sexual abuse, and Deprivation of Liberty cases, positions her as a formidable advocate for vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties. Her expertise also includes acting in Public and Private Law cases, representing local authorities, vulnerable parents, and guardians.In the Court of Protection, Jennifer is frequently engaged in personal welfare disputes and best interest decisions, representing families, local authorities, and the Official Solicitor in complex and sensitive matters.
A Growing Commitment to Excellence
The addition of these three exceptional barristers reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering expert legal services in family law and associated areas. By welcoming Dr. Alex Khan, Misha Ryan, and Jennifer Grehan, we have significantly enhanced our ability to offer comprehensive, high-quality legal representation across a wide spectrum of family law matters, from financial disputes to child protection and Court of Protection cases.
Quote from Lisa Edmunds, Head of Chambers and CEO, Unit Chambers:"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex Khan, Misha Ryan, and Jennifer Grehan to Unit Chambers. Their wealth of expertise, dedication, and passion for family law will undoubtedly strengthen our team and enhance the range of services we provide to our clients. Each of them brings a unique set of skills and experiences—from complex financial disputes and international family law matters to child protection and Court of Protection cases—allowing us to offer even more comprehensive and tailored legal support. Their addition aligns perfectly with our vision of providing exceptional advocacy and legal solutions across all areas of family law, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our chambers and clients."
