McCormicks assists numerous private investors, property developers and landed estates and charities, primarily in the sports sector, on lease renewals, property sales, and residential developments. Claire Baker-Kemp assumed leadership of the practice in May 2023, following the departure of Heather Roberts in March 2023. Baker-Kemp is well-versed in property sales and purchases, and landlord and tenant matters, and is supported by senior partner Peter McCormick. Janice Colley joined the firm in March 2023, often assisting pubs, restaurants and hotels.
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Key clients
- John Strutt Conservation Foundation
- The Premier League
- John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation
- John Strutt Memorial Foundation
- The John Strutt Charity
- Leeds United FC
- Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Work highlights
- Continue to act for the Estate of John Strutt, the Eden Place Estate, the Belper Estate together with associated trusts and charities including on residential property development involving substantial listed buildings on estate property.
- Carry out annual due diligence on each Premier League Club’s compliance with the PL Ground Criteria set out in the PL Rules, and on the interparty aspects of the Owner and Directors test approval regime for new Owners of Clubs.
- Act for Leeds United FC, continuously since 1989, handling high-profile property work.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Baker-Kemp