In her new role, Lagueux will be responsible for managing the relationships of high profile UK law firms, as well as US law firms with offices in London. She will report to Rob Mannering, head of the Citi Private Bank UK Law Firm Group & Professional Services Team.

“Colette Lagueux is a banker of the highest calibre with a proven track record with clients. Her appointment reinforces our presence and commitment to this very important market segment,” said Mannering.

Lageux joins Citi from UBS Wealth Management where she was a senior private banker serving ultra high net worth clients.

Citi Private Bank offers a wide range of products and services covering capital markets, managed investments, portfolio management, finance, trust and estate planning, investment finance, banking and art, aircraft and sports advisory. The firm currently has $250 billion in assets under management.