A Tunbridge Wells-based law firm has scooped two key trophies at a leading legal awards event.

CooperBurnett won the Best Corporate & Commercial Law - South East award, while partner Andrew Hawkins was named Leading Legal Mind in Corporate Law for the South East at the SME News Legal Awards 2020.

SME News is a quarterly digital publication for small and medium sized company owners in the UK.

Andrew Hawkins joined CooperBurnett four years ago, after beginning his legal career in the City.

Victoria Sampson, partner and head of corporate and commercial Services at CooperBurnett, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that CooperBurnett has been recognised in two categories.

“Andrew has made a particular impact on our team since joining and we are proud that his skills and expertise have been recognised in this way.”

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