Prior to joining Walkers in 2019 Rajah was a Partner in a Guernsey law firm, having also previously been a multi-jurisdictional in-house counsel for an international trust company in their Cayman Islands office, and practiced as a Barrister & Attorney in Bermuda.

She qualified in Bermuda in 2009 and as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2005.

Admitted In:
Law Society of England & Wales
Bermuda Bar Association

Qualifications:
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - TEP
LPC – College of Law, York, UK
PgDL – College of Law, York, UK
BA Hons Classical Civilisations, University of Leeds, UK

Chambers 2022 - Band 2  "She's clearly an expert in her field, she really knows trust law well and she has good connections." "She has always delivered quality work and understands the task at hand. She is also very good with time management and is able to meet urgent deadlines."

2021 Legal 500 - Private Client, Trusts and Tax - Recognised Lawyer - "An excellent private client lawyer, helping us to navigate an array of complex trust matters of the past 12 months. She is very well respected in Guernsey and clearly has a growing reputation in the Middle East."

Chambers 2021 - Band 3   "She is smart and provides a very good client service."

2020 Legal 500 - Private Client, Trusts and Tax - Recognised Lawyer

Chambers HNW Guide 2020 – Band 3

"Very good reputation." A private client adviser reports: "Technically, she is very good, very personable and good with clients." 

2020 Chambers and Partners UK Guide - Notable Practitioner

Chambers HNW Guide 2019 – Ranked Lawyer
"Market sources describe her as "solid and reliable" and note that "her drafting is very good"."

2019 - Chambers HNW, Chambers UK, Chambers Global 

Citywealth Leaders List – 7 votes and 5* rated

STEP – Full Member

STEP – Guernsey Branch Committee Member

The Chancery Bar Association (Overseas Member)

Guernsey International Legal Association (GILA) 

Law Society of England & Wales

Bermuda Bar Association

ARTICLES

• Bridging the Gap – How Trusts Can Give DAOs a Foothold in the Traditional Economy - What started out late last year as an internet meme, ended with a pool of $47 Million worth of crypt...
  
• Pre-IPO Employee Benefit Trusts: Advantages of Structuring in Guernsey and Jersey - Market uncertainty due to the Global Pandemic has not held back the burgeoning global IPO market, wh...
  
• Walkers Contributes to ICLG Private Client Guide 2022 - Walkers has once again worked with ICLG to create four chapters for their 2022 Private Client guide ...
  
• Guernsey | ICLG Private Client Guide 2022 - Walkers has once again worked with ICLG to create the Guernsey chapter of their Private Client guide...
  
• Key Trends for 2022 – Private Capital & Trusts - The continuing impact of Covid-19 is clearly the big talking point for 2022, with several questions ...
  
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NEWS

• Walkers' Guernsey team retains market leading rankings in Dispute Resolution and Insurance with 19 lawyers ranked across seven practice areas - Walkers' Guernsey team has retained its market leading rankings in Dispute Resolution and Insurance ...
  
• Walkers London launches EMEA-based Bermuda law practice - Walkers is delighted to announce that its London office has launched a new, fully integrated Bermuda...
  
• Walkers The Only Offshore Finalist For STEP International Award in Large Firm Class - Walkers is the only offshore law firm to be listed as a finalist for the prestigious STEP Internatio...
  
• Global STEP Exam Award for Guernsey Trusts Lawyer Nitrisha Doorasamy - Walkers Associate Nitrisha Doorasamy has been recognised by STEP Guernsey Branch for gaining the top...
  
• Walkers supports launch of 100 Women Who Care Guernsey - A new community crowdfunding charity, 100 Women Who Care Guernsey, was launched at an event at the S...
  
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ADVISORY

• The Duties and Roles of Jersey and Guernsey Trustees During Divorce Proceedings - It has been widely reported that the stresses and pressures of the global pandemic have led to an in...
  
• Guernsey Data Trusts - A Guernsey trust can be used to hold any types of assets, wherever situated, including intellectual ...
  
• Challenges for Family Offices – and Five Reasons to Consider a Restructure - Uncertain times produce challenges for wealth managers and structures, and the last few months have ...
  
• Looking to Strong Foundations for Asset Protection and Succession Planning in Challenging Times - It is hard to discern trends in markets at a time of turbulence and uncertainty, however, we have se...
  
• Directors - How to Avoid Personal Liability in Times of Financial Difficulty - Economic downturns typically give rise to increased insolvency proceedings and stakeholder-driven li...
  
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EVENTS

• Walkers Academy Webinar Series 2021 - Walkers is delighted to invite you to our Walkers Academy Webinar Series 2021. Each session is tail...
  
• 5 Key Issues for Trustees to Consider In The New Normal - The disruption caused worldwide by Covid-19 has created a particular set of challenges for trustees ...
  
• Guernsey Private Wealth Forum - "Emerging from Crisis: Reshaping Family Offices" - Walkers is proud to sponsor the Guernsey Private Wealth Forum webinar "Emerging from Crisis: Reshapi...
  
• Walkers Hosts St James Seminar Series 2019 - Walkers is delighted to announce that from the 4 June, we will be hosting our annual series of month...
  
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