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.
Testimonials
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‘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