Praised for its ‘diverse knowledge base’, Capsticks LLP routinely acts for major private healthcare providers and NHS bodies on development programmes and government investment initiatives. On the contentious side, the team is well versed in employment tribunal claims and PFI termination disputes, with the Birmingham-based lead Henry Matveieff being highly experienced in public and privately funded capital projects. Also in Birmingham, Amy Holden is a healthcare law specialist, and Jonathan Lewis is highly knowledgeable in discrimination and whistleblowing litigation. Both Bhurhan Uddin and Vicky O’Sullivan are also recommended for their acquisition and grant funding knowledge.
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Testimonials
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‘I find Capsticks have a brilliantly cohesive team full of excellent lawyers. They deal with very sensitive cases and witnesses in an appropriate and professional manner.’
- 'The above are all excellent lawyers and form a great team and are seamlessly able to assist with cases of one of their number is not available. Albeit differing in their seniority, you can see how they have all had consistent training within the firm of the highest calibre.’
‘This is an excellent employment team. They deal particularly well with public sector healthcare clients and have a great reputation.’
‘The Capsticks team has a broad spectrum of healthcare experience, which is essential for our Trust as we have a large and complex estate. We get the right level of knowledge and experience from simple transactions to complex disputes. In terms of innovation, their Estate Management System means that we don't miss key landlord and tenant events such as rent reviews, notices and leases.’
‘The individuals we work with stand out as they take the time to understand our position and offer risk-assessed options and solutions - special mention to Henry Matveieff and Alexandra Law, who we deal with on a very regular basis. Both always available and engaged in the complexities of a major trust.’
‘They have enormous knowledge of the issues. They have expert knowledge.'
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
Work highlights
Advise Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in relation to the construction of the new [£980m] 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 [£200m] new 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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Amy Holden
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Bhurhan Uddin
Practice head
Andrew Rowland; Henry Matveieff
Other key lawyers
Amy Holden; Jonathan Lewis; Bhurhan Uddin; Vicky O’Sullivan; Natasha Sond; Alexandra Law