Riah is a Senior Associate at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.
Riah’s work involves resolving disputes involving wills, probate, and trusts. She advises executors, trustees and beneficiaries on contentious private client and probate matters. These cases often involve delicate family dynamics and Riah applies a sensitive and informed approach, considering the personal and often complex nature of these matters.
Riah takes care to understand a client’s objectives before deciding whether the interest of the client is best served through litigation in the Courts or through alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation. Her approach is to resolve disputes pragmatically and at an early stage wherever possible.
Riah is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients and her approach to dispute resolution is proactive, strategic, and client-focused, ensuring every client receives personalised attention and expert legal advice.
Riah graduated with LLB (Hons) law degree from City, University of London and completed her Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law at the University of Law. Riah qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018 and cross qualified as a solicitor in April 2019.
Riah was previously a senior litigation solicitor with one of the UK’s leading insurer, representing them and their clients (companies, partnerships and individuals) on high value and complex disputes with individuals and or a larger organisation.
Client testimonials
A massive thank you to Beth Downes and the team for all your communication with our family regarding the distribution of our late mother and grandmother’s estate after such a long process. Your customer service is excellent.
The Late Joan Ridgers Family
We were very impressed with the efficiency and care that your staff took in dealing with us and would certainly use you again.
Client, UK
Thomas Mansfield have proven to be professional, efficient and very understanding, they have helped our family with complicated issues and took the worry out of dealing with authorities, would definitely recommend in the future.
Client, UK
Excellent professional service. Would highly recommend.
Client, UK
The customer service was outstanding, and the legal representation was above what I was expecting I was so pleased with the service I received from Thomas Mansfield Solicitors. They went above and beyond to help me…achieve a qualitative outcome for my mother’s estate.
Client, UK
Will consultation, with outstanding results. Very objective and effective. We would definitely recommend the services to our friends.
Client, UK
Did well to quickly organise Wills for my wife and I during lockdown. Would use again.
Client, Kent
The Wills service and advice provided by Beth was first class - she made the whole task from start to end seamless.
Client, UK
If you need to use a solicitor and you are looking for a company that genuinely cares about your case, acts quickly to HRMC communications, has a sense of humour and is a joy to work with then go no further than using Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.
Client, UK
They are great!
Client, UK
Excellent professional advice and service to help us draft and complete mirror wills. Fine attention to detail.
Client, London
The whole process could not have been easier. When I first contacted Thomas Mansfield it was suggested that it was all done on the phone or zoom. Most professional. In all an excellent experience.
Client, Kent
Thomas Mansfield have proven to be professional, efficient and very understanding, they have helped our family with complicated issues and took the worry out of dealing with authorities, would definitely recommend in the future.
Client, UK
Such a helpful and professional company, I have used them to help with several legal matter and would confidently recommend them.
Client, UK
I had the estates of two relatives to deal with, complicated by my lack of expertise and knowledge. I received excellent advice throughout the time it took to sort these matters out - and all through the Covid-lockdown period too.
Client, UK
Excellent service and extremely fast turnaround as I was only in town for a week. Would not hesitate to recommend this firm. They went out of their way to accommodate my requests. Fantastic job!
Client, London
Very friendly and very good attention to detail. We could not fault the service given by Emma Howlett.
Client, UK
Emma Howlett and her team showed such kindness to me at such a difficult time. I am very happy with the way they handled matters relating to both Wills and probate.
Client, UK
I found the company very helpful and easy to deal with and have no complaints as to the sound and practical advice offered.
Client, UK
They were prompt and efficient in dealing with my request. Most importantly, due to the nature of the service they were providing (due to a bereavement), they were kind, respectful & compassionate in their correspondence with me. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Client, Kent