McCormicks is noted for its long term relationships with prominent groups such as the Premier League Charitable Fund, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the War Memorial Trust. Team lead Peter McCormick is a trustee of numerous charitable groups, and provides guidance on a range of constitutional, development, and governance issues. Private client specialist Elaine Lightfoot is a key name.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘McCormicks has a great team with someone always available to help and advise. They all share an ability to communicate in simple language, clearly explaining what you need to know and what to do to get the desired outcome.’

  • ‘All those we deal with provide excellent and prompt service. Our main contact is Peter McCormick, who liaises with his colleagues to ensure we deal with the appropriate person for our specific issue at any one time.’

Key clients

  • Harrogate International Festivals
  • John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation/John Strutt Memorial Foundation/John Strutt Conservation Foundation/The John Strutt Charity
  • The Premier League Charitable Fund
  • War Memorial Trust
  • The Football Foundation
  • The Helen Feather Memorial Trust
  • The Harrogate Operatic Players
  • The Royal Horticultural Society
  • The Outward Bound Trust
  • Yorkshire Agricultural Society
  • Ryedale Special Families
  • Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust

Work highlights

  • Continued to advise the estate of the late John Herbert Strutt on the complex estate and the associated trusts and charities with regards, in particular, to the proposed future development and/or sale of various properties within the residuary estate.
  • Advised the War Memorials Trust on a wide range of matters, including the drafting of new governing documentation and advice regarding the charity’s relocation of premises in London.
  • Provided a full service to The Premier League Charitable Fund with regards all commercial and charitable arrangements between the charity, its funding partners and specialist service providers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter McCormick

Other key lawyers

Elaine Lightfoot