Capsticks LLP is active for a significant range of healthcare clients, in both the public and private sectors. Areas of expertise for the group include procurement matters, issues relating to industrial action, and PFI mandates. Senior partner Rachael Heenan, who works nationwide, leads the team alongside the Leeds-based Mary Mundy. Mundy leads on non-contentious procurement issues. Adam Hartrick has expertise in regulatory matters and issues relating to the treatment of patients, and Tim Dennis advises on procurement disputes. Jennifer Galligan is a key name.

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Mary Mundy and Tim Dennis are outstanding.
The team really understands the current pressures on healthcare professionals and tailors their advice accordingly. Their support has been invaluable.
Adam Hartrick is a true expert in his field. Whatever the issue, Adam knows what to do and how to help. He is hugely respected among his peers as well as healthcare professionals. Grace Plaxton's compassionate, patient, and personable approach makes her the perfect fit for her NHS healthcare clients. Sian Quirk is great to work with, and her advice is always exemplary.
Adam Hartrick (Partner) is consistently approachable and personable, always generous with his time and genuinely willing to listen. He brings extensive knowledge and expertise to every query, offering thoughtful, sensible, and highly practical advice. His calm, balanced manner makes him an invaluable source of legal support and our trusted go-to solicitor. Ellie Ward (Principal Associate) is a reassuringly safe, sensible, and highly competent solicitor. She works tirelessly to protect her clients’ interests, consistently going above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome.

Key clients

NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solutions
NHS Resolution
North West London ICB
Derby & Derbyshire ICB
Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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

Work highlights

Representing 22 ICBs in a complex procurement challenge by SRCL alleging PCR 2015 breaches in tender evaluation.

Acting for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust through its first PSR representations after an unsuccessful bidder challenged its insourced services procurement.

Representing the Trust in an Employment Tribunal claim by 8 female nurses challenging the policy allowing a trans woman colleague to use the women’s changing room. The Tribunal found the policy unlawful and discriminatory, but all harassment allegations against the trans woman herself were successfully defended and dismissed.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Adam Hartrick

Mary Mundy

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Capsticks LLP

England - Yorkshire • Public sector

Health