Lee Henderson has joined the family department of London-based Osbornes Law as the third new partner in recent months, while south west firm Lodders has appointed family law specialist Helen Benussi as a partner.
Benussi (left, main picture) has over a decade of experience advising on all aspects of family law, divorce, and child-related matters. She was was previously company director at Birmingham-based Benussi & Co, and spent over 12 years as a tax accountant, including at PwC.
“I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to expand Lodders’ family law presence in Cheltenham and beyond,” she said.
“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, added:
“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.”
At Osborne’s, Henderson (pictured right) brings experience in complex financial cases involving high-value assets and international wealth structures and has particular expertise in children matters, including surrogacy. He previously spent nine years as a family law specialist at Penningtons Manches Cooper. Outside his practice, Henderson mentors for the Social Mobility Foundation and volunteers with the National Centre for Domestic Violence.
“I am passionate about helping clients navigate what can be one of the most challenging periods in their lives, and I am thrilled to be joining such a stellar team during this exciting phase of growth,” he said.
“The breadth and depth of expertise at Osbornes mean that collectively we can offer specialist advice on every aspect of family law.”
Jo Wescott is the managing partner of the London firm, which employs over 200 staff across its Camden and Hampstead offices. She said of the appointment:
“From humble beginnings, Osbornes has grown to become one of the largest private client firms in London, but our ethos remains the same – we care about our clients and each other. That culture is one of the key reasons we continue to attract such high-calibre lawyers from top-tier firms, and I am delighted to welcome Lee to the partnership.
