Private Client

Rita Bhargava

Associate Partner

Rita is a solicitor and Associate Partner within our Private Client team and has a particular expertise in matters involving mental capacity. Rita is a member of STEP (Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners), she is a committee member of STEP England & Wales and Central London. She is a former Chair of STEP for England & Wales.

With over 20 years’ experience advising individuals and families on all aspects of succession, tax and asset protection planning, Rita is an ambitious, personal and proactive lawyer. She works closely with her clients and is focussed on understanding the concerns and priorities of her clients so that she can provide them with tailored, practical and effective solutions to their personal matters.

Rita’s commitment to client care is echoed by her recognition in the Legal 500 (2024) which states

‘Rita Bhargava’s real strength lies in her ability to connect with vulnerable clients on a deeply empathetic level. She is passionate about ensuring that her clients’ best interests are upheld and works tirelessly and diligently to make sure her client’s needs and values are respected.’

Examples of some matters Rita has been involved in are as follows:

Acting for elderly and vulnerable clients working collaboratively with their families, financial advisers and medical professionals to ensure their interests are protected while offering clear, compassionate advice during sensitive situations.
Wills of all levels of complexity, providing for vulnerable beneficiaries or children from a previous relationship, and using Will structures in multi-generational IHT planning.
Lasting Powers of Attorney including the preparation in all circumstances and advising existing attorneys as to their duties and responsibilities. Also providing advice regarding Court of Protection applications including Deputyship applications and Statutory Wills.

Rita’s approach is centred on empathy and clarity, ensuring clients feel understood, reassured and fully supported during what can be difficult and emotional times.

Court of Protection
Estate Planning
Grants of Probate and Estate Administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Succession
Tax and Asset Protection Planning
Trusts
Wills

STEP - Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners
Rita is a member of STEP (Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners), she is a committee member of STEP England & Wales and Central London. She is a former Chair of STEP for England & Wales

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Camilla Haggith
Partner & Head of Private Client
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Contested Probate & Private Wealth Disputes
Court of Protection
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Residential Property
Retirement Planning
Wealth Structuring
Wills

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Maria Thanigasalam

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Private Client
Contested Probate & Private Wealth Disputes
Court of Protection
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Residential Property
Retirement Planning
Wealth Structuring
Wills

Rita Bhargava

Associate Partner

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STEP - Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners

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