Russell Cooke Putney London 2

About Rita

I act for a variety of clients finding practical solutions while providing support and compassion.

Rita specialises in private client work and advises on a wide range of matters including wills, administration of estates, powers of attorney, trusts and tax planning.

Rita leads the mental capacity team and has extensive experience in Court of Protection matters specialising in property and financial affairs.  She often works with multi- disciplinary teams to achieve the best results for clients.

Her clients include deputies, attorneys, trustees as well as individuals.
Rita provides bespoke advice for clients with capacity issues (whether that is in a care home setting or in hospital) and is supported by a strong team.

Rita is recognised in The Legal 500 for her capacity expertise.

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 clients needs and values are respected.
The Legal 500 (2025)

Memberships

  • Member and past chair of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) England and Wales 
  • Current committee member of STEP Central London
  • Member of Resolution
  • Member of Westminster & Holborn Equality and Diversity Committee
Rita Bhargava goes above and beyond what is required, she has a real empathy with her clients and looks out for them, so that (whether in care homes or in hospital) they are being properly cared for. This requires not only legal skills but kindness, compassion and a real desire to help those in need.
The Legal 500 (2023)
What makes this team is the leadership of Rita Bhargava. Rita has specialised in Private Client work of all kinds but Court of Protection and Capacity issues in particular, for many years. Her specialist knowledge is second to none.
The Legal 500 (2022)

Awards and accreditations

Rita's highlights

News

13.07.2023

Lasting powers of attorney: who do you trust to manage your affairs?

In today's fast-paced world, it's important to have a plan in place, in case you become no longer able to manage our own affairs...
Rita Bhargava, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
Rita Bhargava
3 min Read
News

04.10.2022

What is probate and how to apply?

Rita Bhargava, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team. Kieran Bowe, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team. Julie Man, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
Multiple Authors
10 min Read
Rita Bhargava, Kieran Bowe, Julie Man
News

21.05.2021

Dementia: keeping connections strong

Rita Bhargava, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, private client team.
Rita Bhargava
2 min Read
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