The ‘diverse team of experts’ at McCormicks is known for its focus on contentious sports work and is instructed by the likes of the Premier League and various professional football clubs. Beyond his focus on sports litigation, the ’outstanding, knowledgeable and pragmatic‘ David Birks, who heads up the Harrogate-based team, frequently acts in property-related disputes. Peter McCormick is embedded in the football sector.
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Testimonials
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‘McCormicks have a long-standing history in this area, and a diverse team of experts.’
‘David Birks is outstanding, knowledgeable and pragmatic in his approach.'
- 'Regan Seminaro is undoubtedly a rising star in the industry - she works hard and makes you feel like you are her only, and most important client. ’
Key clients
- The Premier League
- Rudding Park Ltd
- Leeds United Football Club
- Oracle Finance Limited
- DFS Furniture Company Limited
- The Isthmian League (Bostik League)
- Solar Plus (Yorkshire) Limited
- The Estate of the late John Strutt and associated trusts
- Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
- Long Mountain Shoot
- Redline Specialist Cars Ltd
- Walsall FC
- Lucas Radebe
- Up & Running Limited
- Buckley Jewellery Limited
- Tomasso Brothers
- Pinpoint Junior Football League
- Suffolk County FA
- Professional Cycling Services Limited (Team KTM UK)
- Bartfields (UK) Limited
- Malaga CF (Spanish Football Club)
- British Racecourse Bookmakers Association Limited
- Leeds United Conference and Events Limited
- Gordon Strachan
- War Memorials Trust
Work highlights
- Represented the Premier League in proceedings threatened by its former landlord pursuant to an Authorised Guarantee Agreement, providing insolvency advice as to the tenant’s status throughout.
- Continue to advise Leeds United FC on all aspects of the Club’s properties, securing successful outcomes on a variety of property-oriented disputes.
- Continuing to act in a number of property litigation disputes for a large estate which owns over 100 properties in Derbyshire and Cumbria, plus two estates in Scotland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Birks