Fountain Court has extensive experience across a substantial range of commercial practice areas.
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Deputy Senior Clerk
"Katie Szewczyk adopts 'a results-driven approach' and is 'a pleasure to work with'."
Legal 500
Katie Szewczyk joined Fountain Court as a Team Leader in 2012, and was appointed as joint Deputy Senior Clerk in 2018. She started her career as a clerk in 2001.
Her responsibilities in Chambers include all areas of practice management such as business development, diary management, allocation of new work, complex listing arrangements, fee negotiations and strategic practice development for members.
Katie is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and has completed a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). She is also sits on Service Appointments Panel of the Bar Council.
"Katie Szewczyk is impressively organised and takes an active role on business development."
Legal 500
"The clerks are responsive, on the ball and flexible. Deputy Senior Clerk Katie Szewczyk is brilliant. If you ask her a question she comes straight back, going above and beyond to try and help."
Chambers and Partners
"Excellent service. I deal with Sian Huckett and Katie Szewczyk who are particularly helpful."
Legal 500
"They have a very good clerking team who really take the time and effort to engage with and get to know their clients and understand their needs. Katie and Sian deserve particular mention for their fresh and engaging approach."
Legal 500
"Very responsive. Alex Taylor and Katie Szewczyk are first-rate senior clerks."
Legal 500
"Katie Szewczyk 'stands out as a future senior clerk - highly responsive, very client friendly'."
Legal 500
"Katie Szewczyk is 'super-quick and always available'."
Legal 500
“The clerks are excellent. Particular commendation for Katie Szewczyk, Deputy Senior Clerk who is very switched on and responsive, and knows exactly what we need. The service we get is commercial and consistent.”
Legal 500
“Very good overall, with Katie Szewczyk and Sian Huckett standing out in particular. They are both very helpful and responsive, realistic on timing issues, and sensible in relation to fee arrangements.”
Legal 500
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