Mihiri Gajraj - Trethowans

Mihiri is an exceptionally experienced private client specialist who qualified in 2009 at a Southampton firm before joining Trethowans in 2015. She now leads the firm’s highly regarded Private Client team.

Recognised for her depth of expertise, Mihiri is ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 and acknowledged as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 2026 guide. She is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Over the course of her career, Mihiri has developed a significant practice advising high‑net‑worth individuals, families, business owners and trustees on complex estate planning and succession matters.

Mihiri also acts as a professional executor, trustee, attorney and deputy, and is also appointed as a Panel Deputy. This includes acting for individuals who have received substantial personal injury awards.

Highly respected by clients and peers alike, Mihiri combines technical excellence with a calm, pragmatic approach, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and complete peace of mind in even the most complex circumstances.

Notable work highlights

All client work is confidential but Mihiri’s work includes:

Acting as an independent administrator/trustee in contested probate/trust matters and finding solutions to bring the matters to a conclusion despite the issues between the beneficiaries.
Advising clients on how to mitigate their tax liabilities including the use of deeds of variation, ensuring clients are using all their exemptions, the use of trusts and tax-efficient wills. One notable case involved tax savings of over £350,000 every ten years for the client.
Succession planning for family businesses including farming business.
Acting as a professional executor, trustee, deputy and attorney. As a deputy this includes acting for those who have received significant personal injury settlements.

Accreditations & Memberships

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Leading Partner Legal 500 United Kingdom 2025

Areas of expertise

Testimonials

What our clients say about Mihiri

“Mihiri Gajraj is my go-to person when I need a practical response. She is one of the few lawyers that I know who can consider the technical position, but also provide a response detailing the actual risk in reality.”

Legal 500, 2026

“Mihiri Gajraj is superb to work with. Patient and kind with a very quick mind for problem solving and advice.”

Legal 500, 2026

“I have dealt with Mihiri on a couple of occasions now, firstly making a new will out, just recently setting up a trust. She has been patient and extremely professional in her work. I would recommend her and Trethowans.”

Client

“Mihiri Gajraj is so helpful and knowledgeable.”

Chambers High Net Worth 2025

“Mihiri is approachable, professional and an expert in her field.”

Chambers High Net Worth, 2025

““Mihiri is very knowledgeable and astute. She provides an excellent service.””

Chambers High Net Worth, 2025

““Mihiri Gajraj is one of the most technically capable lawyers in the region.”

Chambers High Net Worth, 2025

“Trethowans gave an excellent service in not only in providing professional advice but empathetic support and guidance. Mihiri and her team always went the extra mile. I would highly recommend them for any aspect of legal work.”