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Family, immigration, landlord and tenant and personal injury solicitors in Canary Wharf and Chelmsford. Book a free family law drop-in call or speak to us today.

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ABOUT BENSON LEGAL

Your legal issueis our priority

Benson Legal Services is a Solicitors Regulation Authority regulated firm with offices in Canary Wharf and Chelmsford. We advise individuals and families on family and matrimonial law, childcare, immigration, landlord and tenant disputes and personal injury, with clear advice at every stage.

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OUR SERVICES

Legal help forfamilies and individuals

Family and matrimonial law, immigration, landlord and tenant and personal injury — clear, practical advice at every stage.

Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Solicitors If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, losses, and the impact on your daily life. We help injured people pursue fair settlements with clear, supportive advice throughout. Our personal injury solicitors handle claims carefully and professionally — building strong evidence, negotiating with insurers, and issuing court proceedings where necessary. How We Can Help Road traffic accident claims Workplace accidents and employer liability Slips, trips, and public liability claims Medical negligence and serious injury Rehabilitation and interim payment support Negotiation with insurers and defendants Court proceedings where settlement cannot be reached What Compensation Can Cover Depending on your circumstances, a claim may include damages for pain and suffering, lost earnings, care and assistance, medical treatment, travel costs, and other out-of-pocket expenses caused by the injury. Our Approach We explain prospects and funding options clearly at the outset, keep you updated as the claim progresses, and focus on recovering the compensation you need to move forward. Speak to Our Team If you have been injured and are unsure whether you have a claim, contact us for an initial assessment. We will review what happened and advise on the next steps.

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OUR TEAM

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20+ years

Sheila Benson

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Sheila Benson is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Benson Legal Services. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Sheila Benson provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Sheila Benson undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Sheila Benson and the team at Benson Legal Services will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“Benson Legal Services guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Benson Legal Services to anyone.”

5.0

“Benson Legal Services was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Benson Legal Services without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank Benson Legal Services for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Benson Legal Services to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“Benson Legal Services was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Benson Legal Services again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with Benson Legal Services to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found Benson Legal Services. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”