Emma Charnock, Partner at Provenio Litigation LLP, has won the Rising Star Award (Dispute Resolution) at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
Emma, who was made a Partner at Provenio last year, collected the award during a ceremony at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester last night.
Provenio was also shortlisted for Boutique Law Firm of the Year with Founder and Managing Partner Mark Goodwin shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year (Dispute Resolution). The firm was described by the judges as “a stand-out player outside London”.
The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards recognise the lawyers, law firms and in-house legal departments setting the pace in the region, providing a platform to celebrate their achievements over the last 18 months.
The awards were determined based on The Legal 500's market leading independent research for the annual UK Solicitors Guide.
Commenting on Emma’s success, Mark Goodwin, who is ranked in the Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, said: “We are absolutely thrilled for Emma. She has recently been made a Partner at the firm and fully deserves this recognition.
“In addition to being an outstanding litigator, Emma is playing an increasingly important part in the ongoing development of the firm.”
Emma Charnock, who is praised by the Legal 500 for her “intelligence and energy” said: “It’s a real honour to win this award. I’m proud to be a Partner at Provenio - the premier business litigation boutique outside London.”