England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
McCormicks
McCormicks is instructed by standout clients in the sport and entertainment sectors, as well as a number of developers and landed estates, to advise on boundary disputes, possession claims, and a diverse range of contentious tenancy matters. The practice is newly led by David Birks, who joined the team from Newtons Solicitors Limited in November 2022 and excels at handling dilapidation claims and development disputes. Commercial litigator Peter McCormick maintains close relations with the firm’s sports clients, and Alex Harrison is a key contact for landlord and tenant disputes. Former practice head Philip Edmondson left in November 2022.
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Key clients
- Executors of John Herbert Strutt Deceased
- GMI Holdings PLC
- John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation
- John Strutt Conservation Foundation
- John Strutt Memorial Foundation
- Leeds United FC
- Long Mountain Shoot
- Solicitors Indemnity Fund
- The Premier League
Work highlights
- Acted for 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.
- Advised 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