Each year The Norfolk & Norwich Law Society celebrates the achievements of the region's trainees and junior lawyers, along with the outstanding achievements throughout the year, with the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Excellence Awards. We are thrilled to announce that two of our lawyers have been shortlisted for this year's Excellence Awards. Emerald Priscott has been shortlisted for the 'Junior Lawyer of the Year' award and Molly Byrne has been shortlisted for the 'Trainee Lawyer of the Year' award.
Rising star Emerald Priscott qualified on 1st February 2019 having completed her training contract with Clapham & Collinge after joining the firm as a paralegal in 2015. Throughout she has shown excellent commerciality and legal knowledge beyond her level of qualification. Emerald handles a full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial relief proceedings, property disputes between unmarried couples and child arrangements. Emerald has a particular interest in dealing with issues surrounding children and fully advocates the Resolution non adversarial approach in her work.
Neale Grearson, Partner and Head of Family Department said ''Emerald's hard work and dedication to the job is a leading example to her colleagues both junior and senior. She has brought an energy and passion to her work and delivers a high level of service to clients as well as working as a team player with the wider firm.''
Molly Byrne joined Clapham and Collinge Solicitors in August 2018 after graduating from the University of Law with a distinction in the Legal Practice Course. Molly's colleagues value her as a bright and enthusiastic member of the Corporate Commercial and Commercial Property Teams. She is confident with clients and works hard to effectively assist with their matters.
Mark Kermez, Managing Partner said ''Molly is an absolute pleasure to work with and the firm looks forward to watching her professional development continue into a bright and successful career in law.''
The winner of the Trainee Lawyer of the Year and Junior Lawyer of the Year will be announced at the Legal Excellence Awards Ceremony on Friday 27th September 2019… Fingers crossed!
