Capsticks, a prominent national law firm, celebrates the success of its latest cohort of 11 newly qualified solicitors and trainees.
- The firm has a significant presence in Yorkshire, with its Leeds office playing a pivotal role.
- Newly qualified solicitors Emma Lynch, Lucy Wright, and Sahiba Samra have completed their training in various legal domains.
- Capsticks warmly welcomes 13 new trainees eager to begin their careers, with several having prior experience within the firm.
- Senior partner Rachael Heenan emphasises the importance of acknowledging career milestones and contributions to society.
Capsticks, a national law firm known for its robust presence in Yorkshire, is celebrating the achievements of 11 newly qualified solicitors and trainees, three of whom are based in the Leeds office. The Leeds branch is crucial to Capsticks’ operations, catering to clients in healthcare, housing, and the public sector.
Among the highlighted new solicitors, Emma Lynch, Lucy Wright, and Sahiba Samra have successfully completed their rigorous two-year training contracts in claims, employment & pensions, and regulatory fields, respectively. Senior partner Rachael Heenan expressed the firm’s commitment to recognising significant career milestones, asserting that the firm’s ethos is centred around partnering with organisations that strive to effect positive change. She remarked that the new associates have already begun to make a tangible difference in people’s lives and conveyed her hopes for their continued growth at Capsticks.
In addition, Capsticks is ushering in a fresh group of 13 trainees, including Luke Appleton, who will commence his training within the Leeds advisory team. Many of these trainees possess valuable experience gained previously within the firm, which positions them well for their forthcoming legal training. Patricia Birkedale, the Early Careers Business Partner, highlighted the firm’s ‘Motivated Teams’ strategy, which aims to cultivate a thriving and successful work environment. She expressed her pride in the progress the new trainees have made since their initial positions as paralegals, and her anticipation for their development as they embark on their training contracts.
The strategic appointment of Capsticks’ local government team to the NEPO legal services framework underscores its expanding influence and commitment to meeting comprehensive client needs.
Capsticks continues to foster a culture of professional growth and societal contribution through the success of its new solicitors and trainees.
