Provenio Litigation

Described by one client as a ‘preeminent litigation boutique in the North West but with the fire power to go toe to toe with any litigation practice nationally’, Provenio Litigation handles a range of mandates relating to shareholders and private equity investors and property investment schemes. Practice head Mark Goodwin focuses on IT and outsourcing cross-border disputes. Hannah Catterall has extensive experience advising a variety of clients including international corporations and high-net-worth individuals, while Emma Charnock is noted for her ability to cover a broad range of disputes including professional negligence and breach of contract claims, as well as shareholder and partnership disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Mark Goodwin is very knowledgeable and a top partner.’
‘The preeminent litigation boutique in the North West but with the fire power to go toe to toe with any litigation practice nationally. Experience, expertise and sound judgment across the team.’
‘Mark Goodwin is a real star and heavy hitter. Rightly regarded as one of the finest litigators around he has put together a talented team with real strength in depth. Hannah Catterall is dedicated to her clients and has a real eye for detail.'
'Emma Charnock is bright and engaging.’
‘Provenio is a forward thinking boutique litigation firm providing top quality advice. The firm is entrepreneurial and thinks differently about fee structures and the way that it engages with its clients.'
‘Mark Goodwin is the founder and has a huge depth of experience. Emma Charnock is a rising star.'
‘Mark Goodwin is a tremendously experienced litigator offering well-balances strategic advice to his clients.'
'Emma Charnock is full of energy, which she harnesses to drive her cases forward in a throughly effective way.'

Key clients

Investor, leisure sector
Founders and investors, healthcare sector
Investors making claims against CPS
Investment advisor making claim against family office
Shareholder in dispute regarding investment in residential development
Investor in defence of multiple commercial court proceedings
72 businesses claiming against insurers for Covid-19 business interruption insurance
Equity partner in listed law firm
Investor making professional negligence claim against former solicitors
Leading global football agency

Work highlights

Claiming against the CPS for wrongful prosecution and misfeasance in public office by investors in an investment scheme.
Acting for the founders and shareholders in the business in a dispute with a private equity investor.

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