Senior Partner & Head of Private Client
Chris Daynes
Chris is the firm’s Senior Partner and oversees the Private Client team.
Private Client
Emilija Mikutyte
Senior Paralegal
Emilija Mikutyte is a dedicated paralegal in the Highgate Private Client team at Streathers Daynes Smith, specialising in probate matters with over six years of experience navigating various legal challenges.
Emilija works closely with our excellent probate solicitor, Jacalyn Rosenfeld, assisting clients from diverse backgrounds – including those facing international probate issues. Her approach is rooted in conscientiousness, a drive for excellence, and meticulous attention to detail. Clients frequently remark on her ability to combine friendly professionalism, efficiency, and compassion, making even the most complicated legal processes feel less overwhelming.
“What I care about is helping clients during one of the most difficult periods of their lives whilst remaining calm and patient so that they can count on me to be a steady and trusted presence who they can rely on to deal with the legal side of things effectively.”
Memberships & Accreditations
Watch this space. At Streathers Daynes Smith we keep people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients and our team members alike. We take every measure to foster new and burgeoning talent and do what it takes to ensure they are appreciated for the incredible work they do. While Emilija continues to develop her career, we will encourage her to pursue the recognition she deserves.
Beyond the Law
When Emilija isn’t working, she loves running. Whilst she is relatively new to it, she has already completed a 6k run! Emilija is drawn to running because she can do it anywhere, it clears her mind, connects her with nature and pushes her to do more than she thought she was capable of. It also reminds her that nothing good ever comes easy!
Testimonials
“Based in Switzerland, I was worried about how the distance would affect the whole process but after just one face to face meeting, Ms Jacalyn Rosenfeld (Solicitor) and Ms Emilija Mikutyte (Paralegal) were able to close my brother’s estate per email within 6 months. They were professionally compassionate, courteous and extremely efficient.”
“I cannot recommend Streathers Solicitors highly enough. Solicitor Jackie Rosenfeld and Paralegal Emilija Mikutyte navigated us through a highly complex process of settling our parents estate. They were extremely responsive and kept us regularly updated. Moreover they paid meticulous attention to detail which gave us confidence that everything was being handled correctly. Throughout they were utterly professional and courteous - exactly what is needed when life gets stressful.”
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Emilija’s specialisms
Post-Death Deeds of Variation
01Advising on tax-efficient or practical changes to estate distribution
Trust Registration
02Registering trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service
Cross-Border Estates
03Handling estates with international elements and liaising with overseas lawyers
Probate Applications
04Preparing and submitting all types of grant applications, including complex or unusual cases
Income Tax & Capital Gains Tax
05Coordinating with accountants to resolve tax matters correctly
Full Estate Administration
06Managing the entire process from identifying assets through to final distribution
Inheritance Tax Advice
07Clear, practical guidance on liabilities, reliefs, and HMRC processes
Your team
Meet the experts
Partner & Head of Private Wealth Disputes
Gabriel Grant
Gabriel is a Partner and head of the Private Wealth Disputes department at Streathers Daynes Smith.
Consultant
Felix Appelbe
Felix Appelbe is a Consultant with Streathers, bringing more than five decades of legal experience to clients across a remarkably broad range of matters.
Paralegal
Lucy Bekheit
Lucy is a Paralegal within our Property and Private Client teams, specialising in residential conveyancing, probate, and estate planning.
Solicitor
Roger Boustred
Roger Boustred is a solicitor in our private client team, specialising in Wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and trust work.
Solicitor
Charlotte Cossey
Charlotte Cossey is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and contentious private client matters.
Senior Associate
Blair Gould
Blair is a highly experienced Private Client Senior Associate with over 20 years' experience advising individuals and families on wills, probate, estate planning, trusts and elderly client matters.
Associate
Michael Hepburn
Michael is an Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estate planning.
Paralegal
Jessica Jakhu Milton
Jess is a paralegal in our private client team, specialising in wills, probate, and property disposals arising from estate administration.
Paralegal
Giaan Lange
Giaan Lange is a paralegal in our Islington Private Client team, specialising in probate and estate administration, including complex and multi-jurisdictional matters, as well as providing support in estate and trust disputes.
Associate
Max Loble
Max is an Associate working across our Property and Private Client teams, with extensive experience in both areas.
Senior Associate
Elizabeth Manchester
Elizabeth is a Senior Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in probate and Court of Protection work.
Trainee Solicitor
Himani Pandya
Himani Pandya is a Trainee Solicitor in our Private Client team.
Senior Associate
Jacalyn Rosenfeld
Jacalyn Rosenfeld is a Senior Probate solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration and complex probate matters
Solicitor
Claire Splawn
Claire is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in Probate, Cross Border Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
Paralegal
Lily Virtue
Lily is a paralegal in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate.
Trainee Solicitor
Kate White
Kate White is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estate disputes.
Trainee Solicitor
Hannah Whiterow
Hannah is a second year Trainee Solicitor. As part of her Training Contract, she has completed seats in Private Client and Family Law, and will go onto sit in Litigation and Commercial Property.
Solicitor
Arran Wilkinson
Arran Wilkinson is a solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estates Disputes.
