Capsticks has been appointed to the Wiltshire Council’s legal services framework. This builds on the firm’s efforts to further increase Capsticks’ presence in acting for local government clients, following Tiffany Cloynes joining Capsticks as Head of Local Government in the summer of 2023. The appointment commenced on 2 January 2024 and will run for a period of four years.

The firm has been appointed to the following lots:

• Lot 1: Planning
• Lot 2: Property
• Lot 3: Employment
• Lot 4: Commercial
• Lot 5: Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Lot 8: General Local Government Matters.

Wiltshire Council is the unitary authority that governs the county of Wiltshire, not including Swindon. It delivers more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.

Perry Holmes, Director of Legal and Governance at Wiltshire Council commented:

“Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and who we work with. It’s my pleasure to welcome Capsticks to our legal framework following a rigorous tender process and I look forward to working with its team towards our shared goal – to make a difference in our communities.”

Suzanne Smith, Partner at Capsticks noted: 

“We pride ourselves as being a forward thinking firm, it’s one of our core values, Wiltshire Council is a forward thinking council with a focus on opportunities and possibilities. This appointment not only strongly aligns between our shared values but is also showcases the firm’s continued growth and success in the sector.”

Tiffany Cloynes, Head of Local Government added: 

“With the new Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023 come pivotal changes and transformation redefining the sector landscape. Capsticks will be able to assist Wiltshire Council with multifaceted legal challenges in the face of these changes while also continuing to solidify itself as a go-to advisor for local government organisation.” 

Capsticks’ aim is to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. Our purpose is to be the legal advisers that clients want by their side, providing innovative and practical solutions tailored to our sectors’ unique challenges. Our lawyers work together as one team with the same values: putting people first, doing the right thing and always forward thinking.