Clerks

Angela Bath

Practice Manager

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Laura Kenney

Deputy

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Karis Fiaz

Deputy

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Responsibility

The Practice Manager, supported by her Deputies, handles the day-to-day running of counsels’ practices. The Practice Manager offers guidance on selecting the right counsel based on case needs, availability, and expertise, acting as the main point of contact between instructing agents and our advocates.

They are also responsible for negotiating fees, offering cost estimates, and agreeing rates in advance, based on the complexity of the case and the advocate’s experience.

In addition, the Practice Manager leads the group’s promotion and marketing, organises events, and oversees communications, working alongside a management committee to ensure smooth operations.

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Angela Bath

Practice Manager

Angela Bath, our practice manager, started her career with Faculty in 2009 as Banny Mackinnon’s Deputy Clerk. Angela enjoys a reputation for being a very competent, approachable and efficient Clerk, but above all one considered utterly dependable by instructing solicitors. Her business model is not to identify a problem, but to offer a solution. It was with this reputation she was promoted to Practice Manager in 2018. She is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA degree in Business Law. She also gained the Paralegal Qualification in Criminal Law Practice in January 2013. Prior to joining us, Angela was employed for a number of years as a paralegal fee earner in the conveyancing department of a busy solicitors practise. During this period she qualified as a Paralegal Conveyancer.

Laura Kenney

Deputy

Laura Kenney joined the Faculty in 2019 as our Deputy. Laura is a graduate of the University of Glasgow with a MA Honours degree in German and Spanish, spending time in both Germany and Spain during her degree. This experience gave her the opportunity to enhance her communication skills with students and professors from across Europe. Laura’s astute attention to detail and impeccable organisation skills led her to a role in Learning & Development. Prior to joining us, Laura worked in Merchandising, where she developed her talent for analysing markets and adhering to strict deadlines. Laura prides herself on her focus on accuracy and excellent people skills; her extensive experience in fast-paced, high profile office environments has given her all the qualities needed to successfully manage her career here at Optimum.

Karis Fiaz

Deputy

Karis joined the Faculty in November 2024 as a Deputy. Karis is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA Honours degree in Business Management. Prior to joining Optimum, Karis was employed as an Executive Assistant within the litigation department of a busy solicitor’s office. Her time there allowed her to gain experience of the demands of a fast-paced environment and the necessity for attention to detail. Karis is committed to continual growth and delivering exceptional results. All of this experience, together with her positive attitude, has made her a welcome addition to Optimum.