Katie McClean

Katie is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team. Katie is a Fellow of the Charted Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) having recently completed her full accreditation. She has more than 9 years’ experience of dealing with a wide range of litigation matters and disputes ranging from complex commercial disputes, contract litigation and property related matters.

Katie’s clients

Katie works closely with a range of clients including business owners and directors who want to consider their options for resolving disputes relating to commercial or business matters. Katie also works closely with individuals supporting them across a wide range of personal dispute matters.

Katie is aware that engaging in litigation can be an extremely stressful time for all clients and so takes time to build good working relationship with them. She is able to quickly foster a strong level of trust and collaborative working that clients that is often vital to achieving the very best outcomes.

Experience and approach

Katie understands the importance of undertaking a detailed assessment of a particular matter and that each and every dispute will come with distinct characteristics and unique circumstances. Katie uses this approach to provide clients with suitable options and recommendations in order for them to make informed decisions. During the course of litigation, Katie has a reputation of providing a thorough and responsive service, ensuring that her clients remain fully informed of their matter, how it is progressing, and the likely path to conclusion.

Katie also recognises that the cost of litigation can be uncertain. She provides complete transparency with regards to the costs involved and recommends the most cost-effective option to suit her clients. She always advises clients on whether their matter is commercially viable for them to pursue from the outset.

Areas of expertise

• Breach of contract disputes
• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Debt recovery claims for both creditors and debtors
• Property disputes, including Trustees of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) claims
• Probate disputes and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975

“The dispute resolution team advises large SME businesses and professional service firms, particularly accountants, on a range of commercial litigation”.

“Louise Mackay and Katie McClean are key lawyers”

“From my dealings with the firm, as counsel instructed by them, I would describe them as friendly, helpful, relaxed, informal, sensible and practical to deal with. I suspect they are a very sound firm, when compared with some of the flashier but potentially less diligent and less attentive regional firms that you can find in the Surrey, Kent and Sussex corridor down from London”.

“As counsel I’ve really appreciated having a solicitor who I can work with and discuss things with and get real input from”.

Industry peers praise Rix & Kay in the latest edition of Legal 500

Received some advice from Katie regarding a terminating and interpreting a tenancy agreement. She gave good, clear advice. She asked to review some documentation and did so in a timely manner. I appreciate how responsive she was, and how practical the advice given was. I would absolutely reach out to them again if another real estate matter arises.

Nicole Sue Low Chee, Google Review, August 2024

Rix & Kay (Katie McClean) acted for me in a dispute, and secured settlement on more favourable terms than I believed were possible. I was overjoyed. They are friendly, yet professional, with excellent communications, and provide appropriate explanations of the relevant legal issues. I have no hesitation in recommending the firm.

R B, Google Review, July 2024

Katie McClean and her team have managed to achieve in just 2 weeks what I have been trying to do for the last 2 years. They are very efficient, friendly and very easy to deal with. The previous legal team I engaged to help were 3 times as expensive and over 3 months achieved nothing. Rix & Kay and the wonderful Katie, however, obviously know how to handle non responsive executors and their legal team without the massive outlay of courts and barristers. I can’t thank you enough for all your help. I would recommend Rix & Kay to all.

J. Spencer, Client Testimonial, April 2024