Redefining the future of family law: Why wellbeing is at the core of chambers life at Unit Chambers
In family law, stress can be more than an occasional hazard; it’s often part of everyday life. High-stakes cases, deeply emotional clients and complex decisions that impact families, children, and futures. It’s no surprise the profession is facing a mental health crisis.
At Unit Chambers, we’re doing things differently.
We're not just a leading family law barristers’ chambers: we’re a disruptor set bringing modern, compassionate values into a traditional profession. With innovative offerings, including a newly upgraded wellbeing-focused workplace in both Liverpool and Manchester, we’re building a future where people come first.
A new standard for a barristers chambers: A wellbeing-focused office
Our newly upgraded Liverpool and Manchester space means that our chambers is more than an office, it’s a supportive ecosystem designed to help barristers survive and thrive.
Here’s what’s now available in both of our office buildings:
Fitness Studio: A fully fitted-out studio that includes: fitness classes, top of the range equipment, showers, communal lockers, hairdryers, hair straighteners and complimentary towel rental
Secure cycle storage and a drying room
Whether you’re starting your day with movement or unwinding after a tough hearing, your wellbeing is built into the space you work in.
The Wellness Room (Liverpool)
We understand the emotional toll of family law. That’s why we offer a private, fully equipped Wellness Room created as a calm space for:
Massage and wellbeing therapy
Manicures
Prayer and quiet contemplation
Medical or mental health triage
Taking a breather during stressful periods
It’s open for individual use when not in session and fully designed with your mental health in mind.
Work Lobby Lounge (Liverpool and Manchester)
Say goodbye to sterile, closed-door chambers. The new Work Lounge blends the aesthetics of a boutique hotel lobby with dynamic working flexibility:
Multiple seating zones for working or meeting
Warm lighting, low background music, fast Wi-Fi
Café-quality, independently sourced Bean coffee for just £2 (Liverpool) and iPad controlled high quality on-demand coffee and tea (Manchester)
Because how you work directly affects how well you work and we want every member to feel welcomed, supported and inspired.
"Wellbeing isn’t just an add-on for us, it’s who we are."
At Unit Chambers, we are committed to building a culture where mental health isn't just acknowledged, it’s prioritised. Through our Wellbeing Policy, we create meaningful support structures and safe spaces to talk, rest, connect and breathe.
For us, disruptive thinking goes beyond modern tech and alternative fee structures, it means transforming the way barristers live and work in an industry renowned for burnout.
Are you a barrister or solicitor considering a new kind of chambers?
If you're a family law barrister, or a solicitor looking to cross-qualify, who’s tired of the status quo and passionate about people-first practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you want to work in a setting that understands your mental health is part of your professional success?
Do you believe that wellbeing and high-performance advocacy can coexist in family law?
Do you want to join a chambers where collaboration replaces competition and innovation fuels everything we do?
We are redefining what a modern family law set can be. And you could be part of that journey.
Get in touch: Your future in family law
Unit Chambers now has a standout facility in Liverpool and Manchester and a bold commitment to wellbeing that is attracting curious and open-minded family practitioners every day. If you're ready to join a chambers with a purpose beyond profit, reach out for an informal, confidential conversation today on engage@unit.law.