Ria Makwana
Solicitor
Ria Makwana is a Private Client Solicitor specialising in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration, and is based at our Loughborough office.
Expertise
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
Approach
Ria provides clear, compassionate guidance across all aspects of private client law, including Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration.
Known for her calm and composed approach, Ria supports clients through sensitive matters with empathy and practical solutions. She avoids unnecessary legal jargon, making complex issues easy to understand, and is always approachable and ready to help.
Career Highlights
- Following the merger of Woolley, Beardsleys & Bosworth with Rothera Bray, Ria became part of the Rothera Bray team in June 2025.
Experience
Qualifications
- Ria has completed her SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam) 1 & 2
Testimonials
“We had a good experience with Rothera Bray. They helped us to update our Wills. They explained all the available options in a clear, understandable and patient manner and included diagrams to give a pictorial explanation. They also gave us scenarios for the options to enable us to see the pros and cons for each option and to help us decide which options would best suit our current needs. We would recommend Rothera Bray for clear, professional, legal advice.”Wills clients
“Fantastic service. Prompt, friendly, and very professional. Great to work with. I have worked with Rothera Bray Solicitors on multiple occasions. They never disappoint.”Wills & Probate client
- Loughborough
- r.makwana@rotherabray.co.uk
- 01509 275 026
Experience
Qualifications
- Ria has completed her SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam) 1 & 2
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