WHN Solicitors strengthens employment team

Woodcock Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors has appointed Rudy Fendlen as director and head of employment law, strengthening the firm’s employment law offering across the North West.

Based at the firm’s Bury office, Rudy brings extensive experience advising owner-managed businesses on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including contracts, workplace procedures, dispute resolution and employment tribunal claims. 

He also has specialist expertise in advising shareholders on employment-related disputes.

Rudy joins WHN from regional law firm Rose Fendlen Law and will work alongside chief executive and employment law specialist Michael Shroot to lead and develop the firm’s employment practice. 

His role will focus on supporting employers across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and the wider North West.

Rudy said: “WHN has a reputation for putting the client first in everything it does and I was attracted by this, the firm’s ambition and supportive culture. 

“Employment law is entering a significant period of change. 

“The new Employment Rights Act is a clear reminder that businesses need to have the right structures, legal processes, documentation and understanding in place to prevent issues before they arise. 

“The rules are changing quickly.

“For owner managed businesses in particular, employment problems can quickly become disruptive, costly and time-consuming. 

“They can also be hugely stressful for owners handling these issues. 

“My focus is on giving clear and robust advice that helps them manage risk, resolve disputes quickly and free them up to focus on running and growing their business.”

The appointment reflects WHN Solicitors’ continued investment in strengthening its legal expertise and expanding the support it provides to businesses navigating an increasingly complex employment landscape.

Michael Shroot, chief executive at WHN Solicitors, added: “Rudy is an excellent addition to WHN and his appointment is an important step in our strategy to develop our employment law service for businesses and shareholders across the North West.

“His experience advising owners managed businesses that don’t have a dedicated inhouse HR resource is particularly valuable. 

“These businesses need practical, commercially focussed advice from lawyers who understand the pressures they face, whether that is having the right employment practices in place to avoid problems, or dealing with disputes in a robust and timely manner.

“We are seeing a growing demand from directors, shareholders and senior executive facing sensitive employment disputes, and Rudy’s expertise will boost what is already a strong offering to individuals dealing with such issues.”

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