Private investors, property developers, landed estates and charities, primarily in the sporting sector, are some of the clients that McCormicks regularly assists with property litigation advice. The team handles boundary disputes, rights of way claims, dilapidations claims as well as contentious agricultural tenancy related work. David Birks leads the practice and excels on property insolvency matters and is supported by Peter McCormick who covers contentious property matters for the firm's landmark sporting clients.

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Key clients

  • The Premier League
  • John Strutt Conservation Foundation
  • Leeds United FC
  • John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation
  • John Strutt Memorial Foundation
  • GMI Holdings PLC
  • Solicitors Indemnity Fund
  • Long Mountain Shoot

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.
  • Acting for the Estate of the late John Strutt in relation to the management of the Derbyshire Estate, involving managing difficult tenants, advising on forfeiture and distraint, interference with right of way and adverse possession claims.
  • Advising Leeds United FC on all aspects of the Club’s properties, securing successful outcomes on a variety of property-oriented disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Birks

Other key lawyers

Peter McCormick