Our legal team

Find out more about our legal services.

Our legal team operate through Rathbones Legal Services Limited which is a company which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 636409.

Helen Citron

Private Client Senior Solicitor

Helen Citron

Private Client Senior Solicitor

London

Helen joined Rathbones in 2019, having previously worked in the private client teams of several leading London law firms.  

She qualified in 2014 and advises clients on tax and estate planning including preparing wills and drafting and advising on trusts. Helen also deals with the administration of estates including those with an international aspect. Helen advises on Lasting Powers of Attorney. She also acts in relation to Court of Protection matters such as applications for the appointment of deputies and the approval of statutory wills and lifetime gifts.

Helen is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Helen joined Rathbones in 2019, having previously worked in the private client teams of several leading London law firms.  

She qualified in 2014 and advises clients on tax and estate planning including preparing wills and drafting and advising on trusts. Helen also deals with the administration of estates including those with an international aspect. Helen advises on Lasting Powers of Attorney. She also acts in relation to Court of Protection matters such as applications for the appointment of deputies and the approval of statutory wills and lifetime gifts.

Helen is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Jessica Cousins

Property Senior Solicitor

Jessica Cousins

Property Senior Solicitor

London

Jessica qualified as a solicitor in 2015, having trained with Wedlake Bell LLP, and joined Rathbones in 2022.

Jessica’s practice covers all aspects of residential conveyancing, acting for UK and overseas individuals, estates, companies and trusts, advising on: disposals and acquisitions of freehold and leasehold properties; new-build purchases; voluntary and compulsory first registrations of title; general landlord and tenant issues, and other associated matters.

In addition to residential property work, Jessica also deals with the administration of estates.

Jessica is now on maternity leave.

Jessica qualified as a solicitor in 2015, having trained with Wedlake Bell LLP, and joined Rathbones in 2022.

Jessica’s practice covers all aspects of residential conveyancing, acting for UK and overseas individuals, estates, companies and trusts, advising on: disposals and acquisitions of freehold and leasehold properties; new-build purchases; voluntary and compulsory first registrations of title; general landlord and tenant issues, and other associated matters.

In addition to residential property work, Jessica also deals with the administration of estates.

Jessica is now on maternity leave.

Michelle Hopkins

Probate Manager

Michelle Hopkins

Probate Manager

London

Michelle joined Rathbones in 2024 having spent the previous 33 years at a UK based Trust Company.  During her time there, Michelle dealt with the administration of trusts and estates, eventually heading up the team dealing with Trust Terminations and Estate Administration.

Michelle joined Rathbones in 2024 having spent the previous 33 years at a UK based Trust Company.  During her time there, Michelle dealt with the administration of trusts and estates, eventually heading up the team dealing with Trust Terminations and Estate Administration.