McCormicks specialises in employment law work in the sports sector, with football-related matters being a notable area of focus. Peter McCormick leads the team and focuses on advising high-level sports organisations on a range of employment matters. Iain Jenkins advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters across a range of sectors including the technology, financial services, transport, logistics and healthcare industries.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Good, sensible advice on complex employment issues.’

  • ‘Iain Jenkins has good technical legal knowledge and a good practical approach to applying it for his clients' benefit.’

  • ‘I have always found Iain Jenkins to be objective and fair in his advice, taking the time to understand the situation before presenting options for resolution. He has a pragmatic approach, which has been welcomed, and is highly supportive throughout any situation and to its conclusion.’

  • ‘The employment team at McCormicks just 'get it' instantly, and help us navigate even the most complex employment-related issues.’

  • ‘Iain Jenkins is calm, pragmatic and commercial.’

Key clients

  • The Premier League (The Football Association Premier League Limited)
  • Professional Game Match Officials Limited
  • Leeds United Football Club Limited
  • Norwich City FC
  • Harrogate Town AFC Ltd
  • The Premier League Charitable Fund Ltd
  • Harrogate International Festivals Ltd
  • Walsall FC
  • Yorkshire Agricultural Society
  • Rudding Park
  • Redline Specialist Cars

Work highlights

  • Advising professional game match officials on numerous matters originally arising from the pandemic and issues relating to officials, working practices and various capability issues.
  • Advising Professional Game Match Officials in relation to a key case on worker status.
  • Advising Leeds United on an ongoing basis and following a new HR appointment.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter McCormick, Iain Jenkins