Rita Kotecha

Rita Kotecha is an experienced legal professional serving as an Associate Solicitor and Head of Department at Richard Nelson LLP since January 2023. Prior to this role, Rita was the Head of Department for Immigration at Cartwright King Solicitors from June 2012 to January 2023, where responsibilities included managing entry clearance applications, various visa types, settlement processes, European applications, human rights applications, appeals, commercial visas, and discretionary applications outside the rules. Rita's legal career began at ZMS Legal Limited, where roles included Solicitor, Trainee Solicitor, and Paralegal from May 2002 to June 2012. Educational qualifications include completion of the Legal Practice Course at De Montfort University and a Law degree from the University of Wolverhampton, alongside earlier education at Edgbaston High School for Girls and Cadbury Sixth Form.