Lisa Geary > Capsticks LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Capsticks LLP is noted for its ability to advise social enterprises, local government entities, churches and clients in the healthcare sector on property finance, redevelopment and portfolio management matters. Working as part of a specialist healthcare firm, the Leeds-based team handles the commercial property work of a large number of medical centres, GP practices, and NHS Trusts. Lisa Geary, who leads the team, specialises in transactional and development work, while Tracey Blundell handles commercial leases and sales. At the associate level, Deema Sodha is also recommended.

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.