England - London • Public sector
Capsticks LLP
Capsticks LLP is well known in the administrative and public law market for defending challenges to the actions and decisions of public bodies actions, as well as for its extensive expertise in representing NHS bodies in complex judicial review proceedings. Peter Edwards jointly leads the team with Leeds-based counterpart Ian Cooper, a health and social care specialist who advises public bodies on their statutory powers and responsibilities.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic partner availability, good and broad knowledge of the sector and very personable.’
‘The Capsticks team are focussed on our requirements - we are a niche regulator and at no stage do we feel that we are, metaphorically, at the end of a conveyor belt. This approach applies across all the functional areas: policy advice, casework and training. It is a pleasure to work with Capsticks - they 'get' us.’
‘Peter Edwards delivers an exceptional level of performance at each engagement. Peter knows our organisation well and his advice is tailored to our requirements. Importantly, Peter does not shrink from giving advice which may not be what we wish to hear, but nonetheless enables proper risk management and protection of reputation. Most impressive.’
‘I've worked with Capsticks on a number of occasions and highly value the support provided. Their detailed knowledge of the legal framework and caselaw within which healthcare operates is coupled with an appreciation of the challenges currently faced in the sector and a robust knowledge of how the NHS operates.’
‘The support and advice from Peter Edwards is always on the mark and well reasoned, as well as being delivered in a calm and reassuring way that builds confidence.’
‘In spite of being a large player in the field, Capsticks manage to retain the personal touch through excellent partner engagement, availability and top-class expertise.’
‘Peter Edwards has expertise and insight in healthcare governance which is truly second to none. Peter manages to navigate the complexities of the situation with ease, providing clinically precise advise and guidance in a manner that is non-legalistic and tailored to the client perfectly.'
‘The flexibility to support and work with us on legal matters. Significant client focus, understanding of our issues and consideration of options.’
Key clients
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Bar Standards Board
- General Chiropractic Council
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Farriers’ Registration Council
- NHS North West London Integrated Care Board
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Advising on a number of the individual hospital schemes in the NHS New Hospitals Programme.
- Advising The Farriers’ Registration Council on its powers to make rules and/or to apply conditions, in respect of courses, qualifications and institutions providing training to farriers.
- Advising Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust on the best way to set up the group model, having regard to their statutory powers and governance best practice.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Edwards, Ian Cooper