Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall
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Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall
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Chief Executive: Michael Shroot
Directors: Sara Beaumont, Daniel Boulton, David Buskey, David Connor, Gary Jones, Daniel Long, Stephen Parr, Nicola Phelps
Associate Directors: Paul Matthews
Firm Overview:
Being the only firm of solicitors with a network of offices covering Lancashire and Greater Manchester, WHN Solicitors provides high quality services from Accrington, Bacup, Blackburn, Bury, Clitheroe, Great Harwood, Haslingden and Rawtenstall. WHN’s teams of specialist, friendly lawyers are committed to delivering outstanding results and exceptional service to businesses, individuals and families. WHN is genuinely respected across the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area with a reputation for excellence.
With over 100 employees, WHN Solicitors has professional and friendly experts across the full range of legal services. WHN has vast local knowledge and its lawyers consistently deliver high quality legal services to individuals, families and businesses alike.
WHN’s commercial team comprises specialists in employment law, commercial and corporate law, commercial property, debt recovery and dispute resolution which makes WHN a truly credible alternative to city centre law firms. WHN’s lawyers pride themselves on their understanding and deep working relationships with their clients which is underpinned by their knowledge of local markets and the people who live and work in East Lancashire. The commercial team has a real depth of understanding of the changing environment within which businesses operate and this ensures that clients are given relevant advice in a timely and professional manner. The range of clients that WHN Solicitors work with is drawn from all sectors and includes large corporates, SMEs and owner managed businesses.
In addition to the commercial team, WHN Solicitors also has a team of understanding and caring experts who advise individuals and families. The team’s expertise includes residential conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate, asset planning, family law with specialist expertise in the legalities surrounding care proceedings and adoption law, civil disputes, employment problems, landlord and tenant/housing, personal injury and motoring offences. Clients also benefit from the firm’s separate specialist team providing financial advice.
WHN Solicitors has a long history with Woodcocks initially established in Bury over 200 years ago – making it one of the oldest family firms of solicitors in England. Over the years, the firm has significantly grown becoming WHN Solicitors in 2012 when Woodcocks merged with Haworth and Nuttall to form one firm.
WHN Solicitors continues to have East Lancashire at the heart of its operations; supporting numerous local charities across the region and playing a key role in working with local schools and colleges to help young people gain valuable work experience.
The range of legal services available at WHN Solicitors is comprehensive and its lawyers pride themselves on their excellent levels of customer service and competitive pricing which means that their legal services offer real value for money to their clients.
They have longstanding relationships with their clients across all service areas. This high level of client retention is testament to the consistent quality of advice and customer service that they deliver.
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- Bury12/14 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire, UK, BL9 0DX
- Web: www.whnsolicitors.co.uk
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Consenting to assign a commercial lease: what commercial landlords need to know
Assigning a commercial lease involves transferring the lease to another person who then becomes the new tenant. In most cases this may require the consent of the landlord.
I’m not happy with my late parent’s will, what can I do?
There are many reasons a parent may not have provided for one of their children in their will, which could cause surprise and upset to a son or daughter.
Protecting your business in divorce: advice from an expert solicitor
The law treats a business as an asset, making its ownership significant in financial matters related to divorce.
A guide to creating successful and watertight commercial contracts
For any formal business agreement, a well-drafted commercial contract benefits all parties by helping to ensure the terms of the agreement are adhered to as well as saving time and expense on legal action if its terms are breached.
How a legal professional can help with debt recovery: A guide for businesses
Maintaining healthy cash flow is paramount to business success and unpaid debts can significantly impact this, leading to financial strain and operational challenges.
Dealing with the discovery of unlawful holiday lettings
With AirBnB properties becoming increasingly popular for booking holiday and temporary accommodation, there are many people offering their properties online for short-term lets. In some cases, if the property is leased, the tenant may be in breach of their lease agreement.
Important legal considerations in a management buyout (MBO)
So, you are part of a management team within a limited company and contemplating acquiring the company from its current owners. This is known as a ‘management buyout’ (MBO).
Do I need to continue to pay a suspended employee?
Suspending an employee is generally actioned to temporarily stop the employee carrying out work duties on behalf of an organisation. This is usually to enable their employer to execute a disciplinary or grievance investigation.
Renters’ Reform Bill: What landlords need to know
The government announced in April 2019 that private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason. The government then announced in May 2022 further details of the Renters’ Reform Bill to deliver a ‘new deal’ for renters.
Five things you should not include in a will
Making a will is vitally important to ensure on death that your wishes take effect. Without a will your estate may not pass to those you want to inherit, and it may be subject to Inheritance Tax which could have otherwise been reduced or avoided altogether.
My former tenant has left belongings at the premises, what can I do?
When a tenant leaves a property, the landlord may often have to deal with items left behind. While the majority may be deemed as household rubbish and unwanted items that can be disposed of, it is a different matter if the tenant has left personal belongings such as clothing, furniture, and electric
Five enforcement options to settle an unsatisfied judgment debt
If you have obtained a county court judgment (CCJ) to settle a dispute or unpaid debt, and it remains unsatisfied, your next step as the judgment creditor is to consider the options to enforce the judgment.
How to avoid unfair terms in business-to-business contracts
With business owners facing numerous competing time pressures, it can be very easy to give insufficient attention to the terms of contracts being entered into with other businesses.
How to deal with commercial rent arrears as COVID-19 arbitration scheme closes
The ability to refer to arbitration is no longer available to commercial landlords trying to recover rent arrears accrued during the coronavirus pandemic.
Work to begin on £30m Welsh coast hotel and apartments following property acquisition advised by WHN
A client of Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors has revealed that construction work is set to commence in the new year on a multi-million-pound Llyn Peninsula hotel and apartment complex.
My ex-business partner has stolen our customer database. What can I do?
some practical steps to help retrieve stolen data, claim compensation and avoid it happening in the future.
WHN Solicitors lands best professional services firm in Lancashire award
The team at Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors is celebrating success after scooping the ‘Professional Services’ accolade at this year’s Red Rose Awards.
Islamic home finance: What are Islamic mortgages and how do they work?
Islamic home finance, sometimes known as shariah finance, Islamic mortgages or Islamic conveyancing, is becoming increasingly popular among home buyers, but still remains a niche specialist area of residential conveyancing.
How the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 can help landlords recover rent arrears
Daniel Long explores the implications of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 and how the removal of previous restrictions can help commercial landlords recover existing debts.
Charities and commercial property – what’s the deal?
There are several reasons why a charity may plan to buy or sell commercial property. It may be to seek a permanent and secure location to operate, or to purchase a property for investment. When entering any property transaction, the charity trustees must ensure to comply with the Charities Act 2011
Consenting to assign a commercial lease: what commercial landlords need to know
Assigning a commercial lease involves transferring the lease to another person who then becomes the new tenant. In most cases this may require the consent of the landlord.
I’m not happy with my late parent’s will, what can I do?
There are many reasons a parent may not have provided for one of their children in their will, which could cause surprise and upset to a son or daughter.
Protecting your business in divorce: advice from an expert solicitor
The law treats a business as an asset, making its ownership significant in financial matters related to divorce.
A guide to creating successful and watertight commercial contracts
For any formal business agreement, a well-drafted commercial contract benefits all parties by helping to ensure the terms of the agreement are adhered to as well as saving time and expense on legal action if its terms are breached.
How a legal professional can help with debt recovery: A guide for businesses
Maintaining healthy cash flow is paramount to business success and unpaid debts can significantly impact this, leading to financial strain and operational challenges.
Dealing with the discovery of unlawful holiday lettings
With AirBnB properties becoming increasingly popular for booking holiday and temporary accommodation, there are many people offering their properties online for short-term lets. In some cases, if the property is leased, the tenant may be in breach of their lease agreement.
Important legal considerations in a management buyout (MBO)
So, you are part of a management team within a limited company and contemplating acquiring the company from its current owners. This is known as a ‘management buyout’ (MBO).
Do I need to continue to pay a suspended employee?
Suspending an employee is generally actioned to temporarily stop the employee carrying out work duties on behalf of an organisation. This is usually to enable their employer to execute a disciplinary or grievance investigation.
Renters’ Reform Bill: What landlords need to know
The government announced in April 2019 that private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason. The government then announced in May 2022 further details of the Renters’ Reform Bill to deliver a ‘new deal’ for renters.
Five things you should not include in a will
Making a will is vitally important to ensure on death that your wishes take effect. Without a will your estate may not pass to those you want to inherit, and it may be subject to Inheritance Tax which could have otherwise been reduced or avoided altogether.
My former tenant has left belongings at the premises, what can I do?
When a tenant leaves a property, the landlord may often have to deal with items left behind. While the majority may be deemed as household rubbish and unwanted items that can be disposed of, it is a different matter if the tenant has left personal belongings such as clothing, furniture, and electric
Five enforcement options to settle an unsatisfied judgment debt
If you have obtained a county court judgment (CCJ) to settle a dispute or unpaid debt, and it remains unsatisfied, your next step as the judgment creditor is to consider the options to enforce the judgment.
How to avoid unfair terms in business-to-business contracts
With business owners facing numerous competing time pressures, it can be very easy to give insufficient attention to the terms of contracts being entered into with other businesses.
How to deal with commercial rent arrears as COVID-19 arbitration scheme closes
The ability to refer to arbitration is no longer available to commercial landlords trying to recover rent arrears accrued during the coronavirus pandemic.
Work to begin on £30m Welsh coast hotel and apartments following property acquisition advised by WHN
A client of Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors has revealed that construction work is set to commence in the new year on a multi-million-pound Llyn Peninsula hotel and apartment complex.
My ex-business partner has stolen our customer database. What can I do?
some practical steps to help retrieve stolen data, claim compensation and avoid it happening in the future.
WHN Solicitors lands best professional services firm in Lancashire award
The team at Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors is celebrating success after scooping the ‘Professional Services’ accolade at this year’s Red Rose Awards.
Islamic home finance: What are Islamic mortgages and how do they work?
Islamic home finance, sometimes known as shariah finance, Islamic mortgages or Islamic conveyancing, is becoming increasingly popular among home buyers, but still remains a niche specialist area of residential conveyancing.
How the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 can help landlords recover rent arrears
Daniel Long explores the implications of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 and how the removal of previous restrictions can help commercial landlords recover existing debts.
Charities and commercial property – what’s the deal?
There are several reasons why a charity may plan to buy or sell commercial property. It may be to seek a permanent and secure location to operate, or to purchase a property for investment. When entering any property transaction, the charity trustees must ensure to comply with the Charities Act 2011