England - London • Private client
Russell-Cooke LLP
Russell-Cooke LLP advises on a wide array of contentious and non-contentious matters. It regularly provides specialist advice on cross-border issues, particularly those with a French element them. Gareth Ledsham heads the contentious court of protection team. Ledsham is particularly recognised for his work on matters involving overseas assets. He advises on the full range of contested mental capacity issues regarding property and financial affairs. Rita Bhargava leads the non-contentious capacity and court of protection offering. Bhargava frequently helps with the management of financial affairs for vulnerable clients and advises on personal injury trusts for those with acquired injuries.
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Testimonials
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‘The team acted with compassion and took the time to really understand the complex family situation. This made us feel at ease and allowed the team to build a good relationship with us'.
‘Gareth Ledsham was very knowledgeable and made us feel in good hands. He distilled a complex family situation down and provided good advice and made us feel in control'.
‘I think this team in particular has specialist Court of Protection knowledge. They really know their stuff. Rita Bhargava is empathetic and hard-working with a very pragmatic and sensible approach'.
‘This team is excellent. They have market leading experience and no fuss. Gareth Ledsham leads with experience and authority'.
‘Russell-Cooke LLP has an expert Court of Protection department that has a strong international desk. This allows cross-border expertise'.
‘What makes Gareth Ledsham different is that he has great clarity of thought as well as a sharp mind. He also volunteers his time with the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Global Steering Committee for the Mental Capacity Special Interest Group where he provides thought-leadership and moderates panels'.
‘Rita Bhargava is head of the capacity and court of protection team at Russell-Cooke. They are uniquely placed to deal with both contentious and non-contentious capacity issues and also have a cross border team'.
‘Rita Bhargava is one of those unique lawyers who is very experienced in her field yet is also compassionate and caring. Her commitment to her clients is inspiring. She gives clear, reasoned advice and always goes above and beyond for her clients. She genuinely wants to help people'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gareth Ledsham, Rita Bhargava