England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Corporate and commercial
McCormicks
McCormicks is well regarded for its expertise in the sports sector, with the team acting for clients such as the Premier League, Leeds United FC and Norwich City FC. Beyond that, it is also active in the hospitality and leisure sectors, as well as acting for owner-managed companies. The team is co-headed by Peter McCormick and James Towler from Harrogate.
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Key clients
- The Premier League
- The Premier League Charitable Fund
- AQ Limited
- Harrogate International Festivals Limited
- Abacus Direct Limited
- Leeds United FC Limited
- Norwich City Football Club Limited
- Wycombe Wanderers Supporters Trust
- Redline Specialist Cars Limited
- Dot + Diode Limited
- PGMOL
Work highlights
- Advised Norwich City Football Club on an issue of convertible preference shares for £10m.
- Advised the Premier League in relation to the owners and directors test on the sale of Chelsea Football Club, value c£4.5bn.
- Advised Leeds United on its commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, throughout the year.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter McCormick, James Towler