Unit Chambers is delighted to announce the newest addition to our team, Kim Okell, a highly experienced practitioner with a wealth of experience in family law, particularly in Financial Remedy Proceedings, Private Children Law and Domestic Abuse cases.
Kim brings with her over 16 years of advocacy experience in the Courts, having previously served as a Senior Associate Family Law Practitioner at Morecrofts LLP Solicitors. She is recognised for her pragmatic, honest, and realistic approach, coupled with excellent people skills, making her a valuable asset to our chambers.
In Financial Remedy Proceedings, Kim has a successful track record in handling matters such as FDAs, FDRs, interim, and Final Hearings. Her expertise extends to Children Act proceedings, including Child Arrangement Orders, Specific Issue Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Grandparents’ Rights, Special Guardianship Orders, and Enforcement Applications.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kim Okell to Unit Chambers,” says Lisa Edmunds, Head of Unit Chambers. “Kim’s extensive experience and expertise in family law, especially in financial matters, will undoubtedly enhance the quality of service we provide to our clients. Her pragmatic approach to difficult cases aligns seamlessly with our values, and we look forward to her contribution to our modern and forward-thinking chambers.”
Kim OKell is equally excited about this new chapter in her career, stating, “I am delighted to have been asked to join Unit Chambers as a Barrister. I pride myself on dealing realistically with very difficult and highly sensitive matters in order to obtain the best possible outcome; along with working to grow a team and skillset of Chambers. I am thrilled to be joining a very modern, forward-thinking corporate structure in order to focus on delivering an exceptional service that clients both want and need. I very much look forward to this chapter of my career.”
Unit Chambers is confident that Kim’s addition to the team will further strengthen our commitment to delivering outstanding legal services. For enquiries regarding instructing Kim, please email [email protected] or to learn more about Kim’s expertise, please take a look at her CV.