The sports sector expertise at McCormicks is evidenced by the team's frequent work for the Premier League, while the firm’s wider experience was recently showcased in its role acting on behalf of GMI Construction and GMI Construction Holdings in the context of a high-profile investigation launched by the Office of Fair Trading. Football sector expert Peter McCormick and David Birks share leadership duties from the firm’s Harrogate office.
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Key clients
- Premier League
- GMI Construction Holdings PLC
- GMI Construction Group PLC
- Andrew Hindle, Serving Sport Ltd and Venue Hospitality Ltd
- Leeds United Football Club
- Analytix Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented GMI Construction Holdings PLC and GMI Construction Group PLC in a successful appeal against penalties imposed by the OFT, totalling £2.7 million, in an investigation related to bid rigging.
- Represented the Premier League in an abitration brought by Leyton Orient.
- Represented the Premier League as interveners in a case brought by HMRC to challenge the so-called Football Creditor Rules regime.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter McCormick, David Birks