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Benussi & Co Limited > Firm Profile

This leading matrimonial and family law practice focuses primarily on the financial aspects of relationship breakdown, particularly in ultra-high-net-worth and complex cases. The firm’s expertise ranges from cases involving ‘hidden’ resources, complex and cross-border business structures, family trusts, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, inherited wealth and pensions to disputes concerning children.

The firm: From modern offices in central Birmingham, Benussi & Co serves a diverse range of clients from across the country and worldwide who value its expertise, personal touch and discretion.

The services at this boutique practice range from mediation and collaborative law to arbitration, complex negotiation and robust litigation when needed.

The individuals who instruct the firm come from a range of backgrounds including ‘old’ and ‘new’ money, traditional industry, financial/professional services, the City as well as those from a ‘landed’ background, senior politicians, media and sports personalities. The firm combines a personal touch with a service standard comparable with top City firms. It can bring a new perspective, energy and thinking to long-running, complex and seemingly intractable disputes.

Benussi & Co understands that emotions often run high and that these can be an obstacle to settlement. Its lawyers and support staff are committed to doing all they can to minimise the financial and emotional strain, aiming to guide, advise and support clients, easing their worries and concerns wherever possible. Each client can be confident that: listening precedes advice, advice precedes action, and action taken is considered and strategic. The firm will do all it can to narrow the issues in dispute; encourage a constructive approach; generate viable options for settlement; and strive for a dignified outcome.

For more information please go to www.benussilaw.co.uk

Types of work undertaken: Comprehensive services are provided in divorce, separation and nullity; civil partnerships; financial claims arising from relationship breakdown; variation and set aside of financial orders; disputes concerning children; surrogacy; and pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, cohabitation and separation agreements. Particular expertise is provided in matters involving an international element, substantial wealth, family businesses and partnerships, high profile individuals, trusts, farming cases and inherited wealth. Specialist experience also includes acting for clients with international and in some cases truly global business interests. These cases tend to be multi-party and involve multiple jurisdictions.

Lawyer Profiles

Photo	Name	Position	Profile
	Helen Jane Arnold	Helen Jane specialises in family law with a focus on UHNW cases…	View Profile
	Diane Benussi	Diane is the senior partner of the firm with over 30 years’…	View Profile
	Helen Benussi	Director.  Helen qualified as a solicitor in 2016, having previously worked as…	View Profile
	Emma Gibson	Emma specialises in cases involving children both under the umbrella of Court…	View Profile
	Lucy Johnston	Senior Associate Solicitor, specialising in complex private Children Act matters and HNW…	View Profile
	Denise McKenna	Denise is a senior associate specialising in International family law matters, particularly…	View Profile