WHN Solicitors appoints experienced legal executive

North west law firm Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors has appointed a new senior chartered legal executive to its commercial property team.

Nicola Hall has 27 years’ experience in a variety of legal roles across Lancashire and the Isle of Man. This includes more than a decade with Brabners, specialising in both commercial property and agricultural property and landed estates.

She recently qualified as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) and will be based primarily in Clitheroe but support WHN clients across the north west.

As well as specialising in commercial property, Nicola has expertise in agricultural sales and purchases, farm business tenancies, grazing licences, refinancing and first registration. 

She also has experience acting for high-net-worth individuals and landed estates with significant landholdings, private companies and charitable organisations. Nicola will work across all areas of leases, property management and the sale and acquisition of both commercial properties and land.

Daniel Long, director and head of commercial at WHN Solicitors, said: “To provide the very best service to our business clients, WHN has strengthened across our commercial teams over the past two years with experienced legal experts.

“Nicola’s appointment represents the next stage of this. She shares the firm’s drive and ambition and understands the value of building long term relationships with clients. Nicola will be a valuable addition to the WHN team and a real asset to our clients.”

Earlier in her career, Nicola had a 13-year stint with Laurence Keenan Advocates and Solicitors on the Isle of Man. She now intends to obtain independent practice rights through CILEx to become a CILEx Lawyer as she continues her professional development.

She said: “WHN’s local reputation, established commercial property team and client-focused approach were major attractions. This is a wonderful opportunity to progress my career, develop my expertise and provide a high standard of service by building genuine relationships with our clients.”