Family law specialist bolsters Cheltenham office

Lodders has appointed family law specialist Helen Benussi as a partner to further grow the firm’s family law offering in Cheltenham.

Helen brings over a decade of experience advising on all aspects of family law, divorce, and child-related matters. Prior to this, she spent over 12 years as a tax accountant working across several firms including PwC. 

Helen will be based in Lodders’ Cheltenham office, servicing clients in the three counties and the Cotswolds, as well as working across the firm’s other regional offices.

Cheltenham family law offering

Speaking about her appointment, Helen said: “I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to expand Lodders’ family law presence in Cheltenham and beyond. This role will enable me to provide comprehensive support to clients navigating complex family matters, including divorce, financial arrangements, and child-related issues. Lodders’ commitment to putting clients first strongly resonates with me, and I look forward to building on this by providing tailored solutions for individuals in our key regions.”

Dawn Oliver, partner in Lodders’ Private Client team, said: “Helen is a distinguished family and divorce law specialist, renowned for her expertise and client-focused approach. Her strong technical background in tax, combined with a genuine passion for making divorce as smooth and stress-free as possible, sets her apart. With Helen on board, we’re looking forward to enhancing our service offering by combining our private client and family law expertise to deliver an integrated and discrete experience for every client.”

Lodders’ experienced Family Law team is recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners 2026 directories.