We welcomed our new Partners Mark Jarvis and Kirsty Macdonald this week. They are renowned primary care and NHS specialists, assisting providers, commissioners, GPs and dentists. Read our press release for more details on how they can support you.

Capsticks’ housing and regeneration team significantly expanded in 2021. The Chorley and Winchester offices have welcomed five new fee earners since November. Read more on how they can help your organisation.

Capsticks’ HR Advisory team has been appointed as Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust’s (CNTW) sole advisor in HR and employee relations work from January 2022 until at least 2025. Read more in our press release.

We develop talent at all levels and recognise exceptional work across the firm. Following on from 82 promotions earlier this year, two of our associates became partners this month: Suzanne Smith, Housing and Regeneration, and Dominic Ip, Clinical Claims.

Capsticks has recruited five new paralegal apprentices in the third year since launching the programme. With its varied learning format and accessibility, the programme offers an alternative route to law and greater diversity in law firms.

Employers and various governments have known for some time that the UK needs to improve when it comes to having a more diverse workforce. Paul McFarlance comments in an article for Safety Management magazine.

It’s really important to celebrate success. Congratulations to our nine new trainees who started their training contracts on 1 September after a lot of hard work and dedication.

We’re incredibly proud to recognise that 22 people from the team at Capsticks have reached significant long-service milestones with us since last September. Capsticks would not be the firm it is without their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Capsticks has launched a refreshed strategy and set of values defining the firm’s purpose and vision from now until 2025. The overall aim is to be “the firm of choice for those who work to make a difference”. Read more in our press release.

We are very sorry to have to announce the sad loss of John Witt at the weekend.

Capsticks has advised Tonic Housing on the acquisition of 19 shared ownership apartments, which are to be developed into the first LGBT+ affirmative affordable residential community in the UK that is aimed at retired people.

Capsticks has advised Northampton General Hospital (NGH) on the development of its new front entrance and retail facilities. Read more in our press release.