With 14 years of experience as a local authority solicitor, Lyana brings a wealth of expertise to her practice as a Consultant Barrister at Unit Chambers. Working in a busy legal department, she specialised in child protection work, developing a deep understanding of social services practices, policies, regulations, governance and best practices. Her extensive background equips her with exceptional insight into the intricacies of public law cases, enabling her to provide strategic and effective representation.

Lyana is known for her clear and empathetic communication with both lay and professional clients, as well as her innovative approach to problem-solving. Since joining the Bar, she has built upon this foundation, honing her advocacy skills—particularly in cross-examination—and excelling in the preparation of core court documents to ensure her clients’ rights and interests are robustly represented. Lyana is an effective and passionate advocate with outstanding skills in legal research and case preparation.

Lyana’s practice encompasses both public and private family law proceedings, accepting instructions on behalf of parents, grandparents, children's guardians as well as local authorities:

• Child Arrangement Orders (spend time with/live with orders)

• Applications for Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders

• Fact Finding Hearings
  Applications for Special Guardianship Orders

• Care Proceedings

• Discharge of Care Orders

• Adoption Applications/Leave to Oppose Adoption Applications/Leave to Revoke Placement Orders

• Injunctive Relief (Non-molestation and Occupation Orders)

• Deprivation of Liberty Orders

2016 | BPP University, London, Bar Transfer Test

2001 - 2002 | The University of Law, Christleton, Legal Practice Course

1998 - 2001 | University of Staffordshire, LLB (Hons)

2020 - Present | Consultant Barrister, Unit Chambers

2006 - 2020 | Assistant Solicitor. Knowsley Council, Merseyside

2004 - 2006  | Trainee Solicitor, Gamlins Solicitors, North Wales

2002 - 2004  | Paralegal, Emmanuel Solicitors, North Wales

Lyana plays an active role at Unit Chambers, both as a team player and as the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Officer. In addition to her in-chambers contributions, Lyana is passionate about outreach and development. She recently presented to solicitors at an education workshop, focusing on supporting solicitors considering a transfer to the Bar, reflecting her dedication to helping others within the legal community.

Lyana is currently a mentor at the University of Staffordshire Mentoring Scheme and recently participated in the Young Lawyers Mentorship Pilot Programme between the Bar Council and the Law Society of Kenya.