Seeing many hires and promotions over the past year, the growing Capsticks LLP practice advises a large number of NHS Trusts across the country. In addition, the firm advises government bodies, private healthcare providers and ICBs. Its expertise includes procurement bids and challenges as well as major project assistance, especially relating to construction. It is also experienced in redevelopment project assistance relating to the New Hospital Programme. The ‘stand out’ Henry Matveieff leads the practice in Birmingham, advising NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers on their real estate matters. Amy Holden is a noted practice member specialising in healthcare law. Bhurhan Uddin enhances the firm’s property expertise in the healthcare sector.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The Capsticks team have unrivalled knowledge and experience in the healthcare sector. They understand how the NHS works and are focused on meeting client needs.’
‘Capsticks are the market leaders in healthcare law. They offer particular expertise and experience in representing NHS Trusts in complex inquests and related investigations and claims.'
‘Amy Holden is superb: conscientious, authoritative and tactically astute. She is a compelling advocate.’
‘This is an impressive firm with a fantastic work ethic. Instructions are succinct, helpful and have great clarity.'
'In terms of the quality of their work, it is second to none and often involves complex issues of fact and law.’
‘Amy Holden is a superb solicitor and deals with complicated medico-legal matters. She is very well respected by clients and lawyers alike.'
‘The team have been helpful and supportive. Offering constructive ideas in a clear manner and have been efficient.’
‘Personable, conscientious and with a high degree of sector relevant experience.’

Key clients

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
NHS England
Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
NHS Resolution
Department of Health and Social Care
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Arden & GEM CSU
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Leicester Partnership NHS Trust
West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
General Dental Council
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
GenesisCare
Derby and Derbyshire ICB

Work highlights

Continuing to advise Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in relation to the construction of the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital and its relocation of services from its two existing hospitals to the new hospital.
Advised Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in relation to a tripartite joint venture with Oxford University and a prominent developer / philanthropist which will facilitate the development of a new state of the art mental health hospital, research facilities and the establishment of a new Oxford College.
Advising NHS England on the parameters for spending £900m allocated as part of the Estates and Transformation Fund, the biggest public sector investment in GP premises for the past 20 years, and in particular, the provisions of financial grants to GPs to improve their surgery premises and develop new surgery premises.