Lucy Woods, the former head of the public sector team at Ashfords LLP, joined Capsticks LLP in July 2025, alongside Ruth Yates and Katie Gwyther, bolstering the firm’s regional presence in the local government sector.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Milton Keynes City Council
- Derbyshire County Council / Derbyshire Pension Fund
- Bury Council
- Warrington Borough Council
- Ashfield District Council
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Westmorland and Furness Council
- North Northamptonshire Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- City of York Council
Work highlights
Advising Cornwall Council on its c.£2b procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 of four open frameworks for the provision of extra care housing and care home accommodation, along with related care services.
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Ruth Yates
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Lucy Woods
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Ruth Yates; Katie Gwyther