Investing with care. For long-term security.
Rathbones’ dedicated personal injury (PI) and Court of Protection (COP) team believes it is essential to work closely with clients, deputies, trustees and families to help meet their current and future needs.
Our approach to investment and advice in this area is built on a solid foundation of experience and expertise.
We take time to meet with clients, their families and professional advisers to understand their circumstances, needs and objectives. It’s our belief that only by listening to and truly understanding our clients can we create strategies to help meet their long term plans and requirements.
Our team has over 100 years’ combined experience and over this time we’ve built strong relationships with professionals in this area. If matters need resolving outside the scope of investments, we can bring the expertise of this network to offer additional support. We are trusted to manage over £1 billion of personal injury settlements, making us one of the leading specialist investment managers in the UK.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
There are two distinct elements to our services.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Our Team
Abhay Gohel
Senior Structured Products Analyst
Abhay Gohel
Senior Structured Products Analyst
London
I analyse cross asset structured products for the benefit of multi-asset portfolios and bespoke mandates and co-manage specific long volatility portfolios for clients. I spend time educating a range of clients and interested advisors on what structured products are and how to use them efficiently. In addition, I am part of the Structured Products Committee.
I analyse cross asset structured products for the benefit of multi-asset portfolios and bespoke mandates and co-manage specific long volatility portfolios for clients. I spend time educating a range of clients and interested advisors on what structured products are and how to use them efficiently. In addition, I am part of the Structured Products Committee.
Adam Keeley
Senior Manager - Governance
Adam Keeley
Senior Manager - Governance
London
My role is to lead on the Governance arrangements for the IRO and ensure that the structures and processes we have in place lead to achievable, client focussed actions and outcomes. Working with the Committee Coordinators, I act as a point of contact to support the running of effective meetings. I am the point of contact for the Investment Committee and I work closely with the group of IM's who take questions and feedback to the Committee members. I regularly collaborate with the wider IW&I governance function and oversee the management of IRO policies to ensure they are kept up to date and reviewed as needed.
My role is to lead on the Governance arrangements for the IRO and ensure that the structures and processes we have in place lead to achievable, client focussed actions and outcomes. Working with the Committee Coordinators, I act as a point of contact to support the running of effective meetings. I am the point of contact for the Investment Committee and I work closely with the group of IM's who take questions and feedback to the Committee members. I regularly collaborate with the wider IW&I governance function and oversee the management of IRO policies to ensure they are kept up to date and reviewed as needed.
Chris Sandford
Business Development Director, Southern Offices
Chris Sandford
Business Development Director, Southern Offices
London
I'm the key point of contact for new IFA enquiries for Rathbones. I make sure that, as a potential client or intermediary, you're directed to the most suitable investment manager in London and the South East, or in our regional offices around the country, so you get the best solution to meet your needs. I work and develop relationships with intermediaries and IFAs who are looking to outsource the investment management of their clients' assets.
I'm the key point of contact for new IFA enquiries for Rathbones. I make sure that, as a potential client or intermediary, you're directed to the most suitable investment manager in London and the South East, or in our regional offices around the country, so you get the best solution to meet your needs. I work and develop relationships with intermediaries and IFAs who are looking to outsource the investment management of their clients' assets.
Chris Gardner
Investment Director – Head of Personal Injury & Court of Protection team
Chris Gardner
Investment Director – Head of Personal Injury & Court of Protection team
Liverpool
Chris has over 13 years' investment management and financial planning experience. He is a specialist in providing advice to recipients of personal injury and clinical negligence awards.
Chris works closely with clients, their families, legal representatives, trustees of personal injury trusts and deputies appointed by the Court of Protection.
He is experienced working with a wide range of claimants, including minors and brain-injured clients. Chris prides himself in providing solutions tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, financial sophistication as well as the nature and severity of their injuries enabling them to make informed decisions to ensure they maximise their lifestyle without jeopardising their future security.
When he is not helping his clients he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and experiencing new cultures. Chris is a founding member of the North West fundraising group for the Child Brain Injury Trust.
He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Chris has over 13 years' investment management and financial planning experience. He is a specialist in providing advice to recipients of personal injury and clinical negligence awards.
Chris works closely with clients, their families, legal representatives, trustees of personal injury trusts and deputies appointed by the Court of Protection.
He is experienced working with a wide range of claimants, including minors and brain-injured clients. Chris prides himself in providing solutions tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, financial sophistication as well as the nature and severity of their injuries enabling them to make informed decisions to ensure they maximise their lifestyle without jeopardising their future security.
When he is not helping his clients he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and experiencing new cultures. Chris is a founding member of the North West fundraising group for the Child Brain Injury Trust.
He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Harpal Sra
Investment director
Harpal Sra
Investment director
London
Harpal has over 18 years of experience in Investment Management. He joined Rathbones as an Investment Director having previously held similar roles at Barclays Wealth, Tilney and Edward Jones.
He advises recipients of personal injury settlements and their representatives on the investment of their funds. Harpal is a proud supporter of several brain and spinal injury charities.
Harpal is a Chartered Wealth Manager and a Chartered Financial Planner. He also sits on the Rathbones ETF and Passive Investment Committee.
Harpal has over 18 years of experience in Investment Management. He joined Rathbones as an Investment Director having previously held similar roles at Barclays Wealth, Tilney and Edward Jones.
He advises recipients of personal injury settlements and their representatives on the investment of their funds. Harpal is a proud supporter of several brain and spinal injury charities.
Harpal is a Chartered Wealth Manager and a Chartered Financial Planner. He also sits on the Rathbones ETF and Passive Investment Committee.
Kat Harrington-Milne
Investment director
Kat Harrington-Milne
Investment director
Liverpool
Kat has worked with recipients of personal injury awards for 20 years. She provides specialist advice to clients, professional and lay deputies and guardians, and trustees of personal injury awards. Kat joined Rathbones in 2020 from Barclays Wealth.
Kat is passionate about helping her clients, together with their legal representatives, take control of their financial future. Her goal is to ensure every client can make informed decisions, driven by a clear understanding on how this might affect their long term financial position. Her advice is tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, as well as the nature and severity of their injuries.
She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Kat is working towards the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners Diploma.
When not helping clients, Kat attempts to train her sproodle.
Kat has worked with recipients of personal injury awards for 20 years. She provides specialist advice to clients, professional and lay deputies and guardians, and trustees of personal injury awards. Kat joined Rathbones in 2020 from Barclays Wealth.
Kat is passionate about helping her clients, together with their legal representatives, take control of their financial future. Her goal is to ensure every client can make informed decisions, driven by a clear understanding on how this might affect their long term financial position. Her advice is tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, as well as the nature and severity of their injuries.
She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Kat is working towards the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners Diploma.
When not helping clients, Kat attempts to train her sproodle.