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.

Capsticks has significantly expanded both its client base and team in the North West this year, having achieved a number of key framework appointments and strategic hires on Legal Director and Solicitor level.

In an article for HSJ, Matthew Hunter highlights the key considerations around procurement and construction, estates and service change, and consultation, drawing on lessons from the current New Hospital Programme projects

A recent Inside Housing roundtable, in association with Capsticks, looked at the role the housing sector can play in increasing delivery and building strong communities. Chimi Shakohoxha and Suzanne Smith are quoted in a follow-up article.

Capsticks has been announced as a preferred supplier for Your Housing Group’s legal services framework, which became available in May 2021 and will remain in place for four years.

Capsticks is delighted to be appointed as a panel member by NHS Providers. The panel, delivering both legal advice and consultancy services, is available to all member trusts from April 2021 and will remain in place for at least one year.

Capsticks are delighted to be reappointed to the National Legal Services Framework (NLSF) by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime for employment law work for a further four years. Read more in our press release.

Capsticks is pleased to have advised South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) on the acquisition of a brownfield site in Gillingham. The new multi-purpose site will be providing vital resources to the community, all under one roof.

Capsticks are delighted to be reappointed to the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative’s (NOE CPC) Legal Services framework.

Capsticks is delighted to announce that we have promoted a total of 21 of our lawyers, with three promoted to equity partner, three being promoted to salaried partner, six to the role of legal director and nine to the role of associate.