Capsticks has promoted 26 people across the firm, marking its continued growth and investment in its teams.

The announcement follows the record-breaking number of 113 promotions in 2025.

Spanning three new Partners, 10 Legal Directors and 13 Principal Associates, this latest round reflects the depth of talent across the firm and the vital role these individuals play in delivering for clients who work to make a difference.

Senior Partner, Rachael Heenan, said:

Supporting our people to thrive and progress is central to who we are as a firm. It’s a real pleasure to recognise this talented group of individuals, each of whom has made a meaningful contribution to our clients and our culture. Congratulations to everyone on this well-deserved achievement.

Partner promotions:

Birmingham

• John Hatton, Employment & Pensions

Manchester

• Ian Larkins, Housing Management

Winchester

• Sarah Christy, Housing Management

Legal Director promotions:

Birmingham

• Raj Chahal, Employment & Pensions

Leeds

• Sara Lyle, Advisory

London

• Jess Blackburn, Employment & Pensions
• Rebecca Gilbert, Real Estate
• Emma Rowley, Employment & Pensions
• Sophie Sharpe, Regulatory
• Katie Shepherd, Corporate & Commercial
• Rebecca Young, Claims

Manchester

• Tom Bradbury, Housing Management
• Sarah Gill, Employment & Pensions

Principal Associate promotions:

Birmingham

• Alice Eastwood, Claims
• Megan Tam, Real Estate

London

• Natalie Ayling, Regulatory
• Charlotte Blackbourn, Regulatory
• Faye Dyke, Advisory
• Avnish Ghoorbin, Regulatory
• Jo Howard, Regulatory
• Jessica-Jane Naysmith, Advisory
• Adam Siwak, Real Estate
• Scott Smith, Regulatory
• Lizzie Turner, Advisory
• Amy Williams, Claims

Manchester

• Jane Goodier, Housing Management

Capsticks is dedicated to supporting the growth and ambitions of our people, recognising contributions from individuals who align with our values and consistently achieve meaningful results that matter – to our clients and to each other.

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