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Capsticks LLP

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Capsticks LLP regularly acts for registered providers and local authorities, advising on housing and leasehold management, disrepair claims, anti-social behaviour and more. The firm also provides in house surveyor reports. The practice is led by Paul Lloyd, who has great experience in the housing field, and estate regeneration specialist Jennifer Hankinson. At associate level, Natalie Hurst is highly recommended, being described by clients as ‘organised, efficient, open, hard-working’ and ‘analytical’. National head of housing management Michael Owen supports the team.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are open, fair and honest. Quick to advise and offer solutions, reliable and hardworking. They are all efficient and offer value for money and cost savings where possible. I have used other solicitors in the past and it certainly emphasises the high quality services provided by the Capsticks Team I work with. I would highly recommend!!’

  • ‘I would like to highlight how excellent Natalie Hurst is at her job. She is organised, efficient, open, hardworking, analytical and definitely goes over and above her role as associate.'

  • ‘I have found that the team are professional in all matters, keep to arrangements and offer practical advice. I have never had any concerns over the advice provided.’

  • ‘Natalie Hurst, is friendly and seems genuinely care about supporting us. They return emails / calls promptly and understand our needs.’

  • ‘Generally, very adept at housing law. From a barrister's point of view, instructions are always clear, solicitors and paralegals are always very accessible. A very reliable team.’

  • ‘Natalie Hurst, Laura Waby, Karen Smith - very skilled and knowledgable about housing law. Very easy to contact.'

  • 'Tom Bradbury - extremely knowledgable and skilled at handling anti-social behaviour of all types.’

Key clients

  • ForHousing Limited
  • Jigsaw Homes Tameside
  • One Manchester
  • Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
  • Muir Group Housing Association
  • Habinteg Housing Association
  • South Lakes Housing
  • Bolton at Home Limited
  • One Vision Housing
  • South Liverpool Homes

Work highlights

  • Acting for Forhousing; advising and representing clients on the interaction of Housing Law and Practice with the Equality Act, Mental Health Act and Civil Procedure.
  • Working with One Vision Housing in dealing with disrepair litigation claims.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Owen, Paul Lloyd, Jennifer Hankinson

Other key lawyers

Natalie Hurst, Laura Waby, Karen Smith, Tom Bradbury