With a client base including private healthcare providers, government institutions and a significant number of NHS trusts, Capsticks LLP is active across mandates including advising NHS Employers on industrial action, new hospital builds and PFI terminations. Rachel Heenan and Mary Mundy share leadership duties. Leeds-based Mundy is an authority on contentious public procurement, while Heenan has a broad understanding of employment law and governance in the health sector. Philip Hatherall manages defendant clinical negligence cases, splitting his time between London and Leeds. Also in Leeds, Ian Cooper leads the firm’s national advisory division, Adam Hartrick’s practice extends to the regulation of health and social care providers and Alistair Kernohan is equipped to assist with a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law mandates. Lisa Geary left the firm in September 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Capsticks LLP take the time to listen to what our healthcare providers need and really grasp the fact that their primary duty is to care. It is extremely rare to find Lawyers who are so in touch with what it means to work in the NHS. ’
‘Adam Hartrick is a true expert in Healthcare Law. We always value his input in extremely complex and sensitive matters. Our doctors and nurses appreciate his compassionate approach.'
‘The team are always available to advise on ad hoc and urgent queries. They have built excellent relationships and trust with key stakeholders within our organisation.’
‘Adam Hartrick and his team have a wealth of expertise around coronial and healthcare regulatory matters. The team are approachable and work in a collaborative way with clinicians and other members of staff. Communication is excellent throughout whichever process they are instructed on.’
‘The team is very responsive and always provide timely cost effective legal advice. We can rely on them any time of day and make us feel safe knowing they are always on hand.’
‘Adam Hartrick is absolutely fantastic, he provides first-class advice and is always available to help with our queries. He ensures his costs are proportionate and very considerate to our witnesses who may have to face difficult cross-examination.’
‘Mary Mundy has been able to steer the Trust team through complex (for the Trust in particular) procurement of a CDC.'
- 'Lee Clarke has been innovative and focused in working with the Trust and the private sector partner so that the legal agreement can support both a public sector and private sector solution. This is both innovative and flexible.’
Key clients
- NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solutions
- NHS England
- NHS Resolution
- North West London ICB
- Derby & Derbyshire ICB
- Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Business Services Authority
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals ofLeicester NHS Trust
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
- North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Advising UHL on the reconfiguration of its estate, to move all acute care onto the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital sites whilst repurposing the Leicester General Hospital. As part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP).
- Advising the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust on its partnership with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“EMAS”) for the new development of a new integrated health hub in Bakewell.
- Advising the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and four individually named employees who were Respondents to proceedings brought by a consultant cardiologist and former clinical director.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rachael Heenan, Mary Mundy