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Counting mental health providers, ambulance trusts, private healthcare providers and GP practices among its key roster of clients, Capsticks LLP handles the full gamut of matters, from corporate and commercial, employment, real estate and regulatory issues to clinical cases and litigation. On the advisory side, Ian Cooper leads the national practice, while ‘exceptional’ Adam Hartrick spearheads the Leeds offering. Rachael Heenan and Lisa Geary are key contacts for employment and real estate matters respectively, while Philip Hatherall oversees defendant clinical negligence cases, dividing his time between London and Leeds. In June 2022, Naomi McMaster’s arrival from DWF boosted the firm’s niche expertise in inquests.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Adam Hartrick, Ian Cooper and the healthcare advisory team always make time to help and support us. They are friendly, approachable and dependable. They have their finger on the ever-fluctuating pulse of the NHS which is so reassuring. They consider the emotional impact of legal matters on our healthcare providers, in addition to the professional, and it is this human approach that makes them really unique.'

  • ‘Adam Hartrick is a true expert in his field, highly regarded and respected by all. He has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of NHS Acute Healthcare that is invaluable. Adam is always sensitive and compassionate in his approach, recognising the often extreme demands that our healthcare providers are working under.’

  • ‘The team are very approachable, helpful, professional and knowledgeable. The practice have several different departments so can consult with colleagues if the scope of part of the advice required lies outside their area of expertise, which can be really helpful.

  • ‘The team are always available to provide advice and support on complex matters.’

  • ‘Adam Hartrick is exceptional, he always provides excellent timely advice in practical terms. We very much value the support that Adam provides to our Trust and would recommend him unreservedly.’

  • ���Good experience of the challenges the sector faces and opportunities to navigate through them.'

  • ‘Adam Hartrick and his team are our first choice for mental health legislation advice - they have a wealth of knowledge and experience, are responsive and easy to work with and their excellent clinical insight means they offer sensible workable solutions.’

  • ‘Adam Hartrick is a hard worker and always generous with his time. Adam's gentle, approachable manner belies his astute ability to get to the heart of a problem and and offer carefully considered solutions guided by his many years supporting NHS trusts. Adam is our go-to lawyer.’

Key clients

  • NHS England
  • North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT
  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • NHS West Essex Integrated Care Board
  • West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT
  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS FT
  • Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
  • South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS)
  • Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT
  • Humberside LMC
  • Various GP practices (over 50)
  • Methodist Church of Great Britain
  • South Yorkshire Integrated Care System
  • James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS)
  • Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
  • Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (“SHSC”)
  • Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Affinity Trust
  • Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
  • Salford Primary Care Together CIC
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Work highlights

  • Assisted Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust with the deployment of staff across the Integrated Care System Joined Up Care Derbyshire and across a variety of health and social care organisations.
  • Advising the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust on the implications of the decision by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and NHS England to terminate the service contract in place with client to provide the National Pandemic Flu Service and related Covid-19 services.
  • Representing NHS Resolution and a Trust in a claim for fundamental dishonesty relating to an alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome causing a severe restriction in mobility.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rachael Heenan, Lisa Geary

Other key lawyers

Ian Cooper, Adam Hartrick, Mary Mundy, Philip Hatherall, Alistair Kernohan, Naomi McMaster