Harrogate-based McCormicks is well regarded for representing key organisations from the sports and entertainment sectors in defamation and reputation management matters. Practice head Peter McCormick OBE manages defamation and reputation management issues for high-profile sports clients, celebrities and leading business figures.
Testimonials
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‘The team are outstanding at understanding the industry and advising in a pragmatic and commercially focused way.’
‘The firm consistently punches above its weight. The team can be " lawyerly " when that is needed but can also relate to a variety of clients. They are happy to work closely with clients and develop good relationships.’
‘Peter McCormick is truly a legend. His client base is strong and gives him a breadth of knowledge.'
Key clients
- The Premier League
- Leeds United FC
- Professional Game Match Officials Ltd
- Harrogate International Festivals
- Jamboree Entertainment Ltd and JWTC Ltd
- Rudding Park Limited
- Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
Work highlights
- Advises the Premier League on defamation and reputation management issues including confidential advice on remarks made in a number of newspapers and the press.
- Advised Leeds United Football Club Limited in relation to an article published by a prominent tabloid newspaper seeking to cast doubt on the client’s good faith towards its own fans, reaching a resolution of having the defamatory material altered within a matter of days.
- The firm has a permanent retainer from PGMOL in respect of defamation and reputation management work.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter McCormick, David Birks