Capsticks LLP represents a number of major public sector clients and is particularly experienced in high-profile and significant inquests. The team is co-led by Philip Hatherall, Dominic Ip and Keith Blundred. Hatherall is a group litigation specialist and is experienced in defending major public inquiries and inquests, while Ip leads one of the firm’s claims teams and specialises in high-value and technically complex matters arising from birth injuries, wrongful births and severe neurological injuries. Blundred heads up the Leeds office and is highly regarded for his work involving sensitive issues arising from fatal, birth injury and wrongful birth claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Very good cohesive team.’
‘Capsticks has a high profile within the clinical negligence market.’
‘Their teamwork is second to none, and they know they market inside and out. The team in Leeds is strong, and the interaction between the offices is, in my experience, seamless.’
‘The firm has a breadth and depth of expertise in working for health organisations which is unrivalled.'
‘Everyone is very knowledgeable, always provides high-quality advice and is very accessible. ’
‘Highly professional and diligent, but without losing the personal touch.’
‘Superb judgment and excellent commitment.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust
- Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Hertfordshire Partnership University Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Advised NHS Resolution and represented an NHS Trust in the Court of Appeal in a multi-million-pound brain-damaged baby claim, which was successfully defended at trial.
- Advised NHS Resolution and represented an NHS Trust in connection with a fundamentally dishonest claim arising from an alleged delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, leading to the claim being discontinued.
- Advised NHS Resolution and acted on behalf of a mental health NHS Trust for the inquest relating to a suicide against a background of domestic violence.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philip Hatherall; Dominic Ip; Keith Blundred