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Capsticks reappoints Rachael Heenan as senior partner

9 Oct 2024Appointments

Rachael Heenan to serve another four-year term as Senior Partner, continuing successful leadership alongside Martin Hamilton

Capsticks, a leading national law firm specializing in sectors such as health, housing, regulatory, and local government, has reappointed Rachael Heenan as Senior Partner for a third term. Beginning in May 2025, Rachael will continue to lead the firm alongside Managing Partner Martin Hamilton, who was re-elected in 2022.

Under their leadership, Capsticks has transformed, doubling its annual turnover from £35 million to £72 million and earning recognition as an outstanding workplace by Best Companies. Rachael expressed gratitude for her reappointment and highlighted her excitement about launching a strategy refresh in 2025, which will build on the firm’s commitment to supporting clients who make a positive impact.

Martin Hamilton praised Rachael’s leadership and the confidence both the firm and its clients place in her, looking forward to working together on Capsticks’ next strategic phase.

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