Woodfines adds solicitor Christopher Kenningham to strengthen its crime and regulatory team
Woodfines Solicitors has expanded its criminal defence and regulatory team with the appointment of solicitor Christopher Kenningham, strengthening its capability in business and personal defence services.
The firm said the addition of Mr Kenningham reinforces its commitment to providing clients with expert representation across all areas of criminal and regulatory law.
Mr Kenningham recently completed a two year training contract with Woodfines and will continue his career within the same practice. His new role will focus on regulatory enforcement, supporting both corporate and private clients.
Mike Hayward, head of the Regulatory and Dispute Resolution Team, welcomed the appointment. He said: “Christopher’s skills will aid our clients who are facing regulatory enforcement to navigate their case, as well as provide invaluable proactive guidance on business compliance and health and safety processes. He joins me and highly experienced lawyers Jane Anderson and Nathan Taylor Allkins, who undertake robust and discreet defences of criminal and regulatory allegations.”
Mr Kenningham’s appointment follows a period of growing demand for legal support in criminal defence and regulatory matters. The firm said his experience and training would add further strength to a well established team of lawyers known for handling complex cases across multiple sectors.
Embed from Getty ImagesMr Kenningham completed his training at Woodfines under the mentorship of Nathan Taylor Allkins, a solicitor within the crime and regulatory department. Reflecting on the appointment, Mr Taylor Allkins said: “It has been a genuine pleasure to mentor Christopher throughout his training contract and to witness his growth and development on the path to qualification.”
He added: “Time and again, he has demonstrated the qualities essential to becoming an outstanding lawyer, and I am delighted to continue supporting his journey as he joins the Crime and Regulatory Team as a newly qualified solicitor. Christopher’s composure under pressure, unwavering motivation to deliver the best outcomes for clients, and strong ethical compass will undoubtedly guide him toward a successful and fulfilling career. He will be a tremendous asset to both the team and the firm.”
Woodfines’ crime and regulatory team provides representation to both individuals and businesses, advising clients facing investigation, enforcement or prosecution. The team’s work covers a wide range of areas including regulatory compliance, criminal defence, and health and safety law.
Mr Hayward said the team’s growth reflects a steady increase in the complexity and scope of regulatory and enforcement matters affecting businesses and professionals. The firm’s multi disciplinary approach brings together expertise from across its departments to ensure comprehensive client support.
Woodfines, which has offices across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, continues to focus on building teams equipped to meet the growing demands of modern regulatory and criminal law practice. The expansion of the crime and regulatory team, the firm said, forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen specialist legal services across its regional network.
Mr Kenningham’s appointment underlines the firm’s investment in developing its own talent pipeline, ensuring continuity of expertise and maintaining its reputation for client focused legal advice.
The firm said it remains committed to mentoring and professional development for junior lawyers, ensuring that new solicitors are supported as they progress into specialist roles within its practice areas.
Woodfines’ leadership expressed confidence that Mr Kenningham’s addition will enhance its ability to deliver practical, high quality legal solutions to clients facing increasingly complex regulatory and criminal challenges.