What the guides say about us.......
Agriculture and Estates
The “highly competent” Peter McCormick advises several large estate clients and regularly advises individuals on agricultural tenancies and the sale of estate property. UK Legal 500
Charities
Clients are quick to praise group head Peter McCormick, stating: “He always knows exactly what he’s doing, and he’s one of the best we’ve worked with.” The team works with local charities as well as large national organisations such as the War Memorials Trust, which the team is advising on funding, property and employment matters; it also works with NCH (now Action for Children) and the Football Foundation. Chambers UK
Providing “a good service and appropriate guidance and advice”, McCormicks continues to advise well known organisations such as NCH, The Football Foundation and the Prince’s Trust. Peter McCormick leads most of the firm’s work in the area, including advising joint ventures, employment policies and funding structures. UK Legal 500
Corporate Finance
Renowned for his sports and media expertise, Peter McCormick of McCormicks is “a great communicator and outstanding with client relationships.” Chambers UK.
Crime and Fraud
With a reputation for being “a leader in North Yorkshire,” this team deals with many significant criminal matters with recent notable cases including defending a youth arrested in relation to a serious arson plot and several other clients against allegations of murder. The firm also houses a corporate crime and risk unit that handles work including fraud matters, investigations and prosecutions by HM Revenue & Customs and the DTI, and civil tax investigations and tribunals. Recent highlights in this area include successfully representing a company director in allegations of theft and acting for a company being investigated by the Trading Standards Institute. Geoffrey Rogers has “an excellent combination of experience and ability, allowing him to be at the cutting edge of criminal law in the region.” Chambers UK
McCormicks’ Geoffrey Rogers leads a team whose recent workload includes trading standards investigations, prosecutions by the DWP and HM Revenue & Customs and criminal cases involving substantial drug possession and murder. The team benefits from referrals from other law firms in the region. UK Legal 500
Dispute Resolution: Mediators – Best of the UK
Although this senior litigation partner (Neil Goodrum) is predominantly recognised for his excellent work as a mediator of employment disputes, particularly those of high value, he is also highly adept at handling contract and commercial proceedings and is increasing his workload in those areas. Chambers UK
Employment
Well known and appreciated for dispensing quality, strategically effective advice, this team has a “tremendous sense of direction and clarity of execution that drives cases to an effective conclusion.” It recently advised an internationally recognised charity regarding a significant restructuring. Long-serving partner Neil Goodrum is credited with underpinning the team’s success through his “thoughtful and measured advice.” He acts mainly for employers and senior executives in contentious matters but also offers strategic employment advice for corporates. He is based in Harrogate but has well-established connections to the Leeds employment community. Chambers UK
Family
McCormicks has a “very strong practice” acting for UK and international clients, including several well-known celebrities. The firm has acted in numerous care order cases in recent months, advising the Respondent opposite local authorities. UK Legal 500
Media and Entertainment
McCormicks’ Peter McCormick is experienced in media matters and receives regular instructions from Leeds United FC. UK Legal 500
Professional Discipline
Offering a practice that centres primarily on sports regulatory work, this professional discipline team impresses clients with “its co-operative work ethic. The lawyers make you feel important and they prioritise your work.” The Premier League and the FA feature among the group’s sporting clients. Clients dub Peter McCormick “an intellectually clever, commercially astute lawyer who is very good to have on your side in a time of crisis.” He applies his great depth of experience and legal knowledge in a calm and efficient manner.” Chambers UK
Sport
Peter McCormick is ranked as a “star performer”. This Harrogate-based team continues to operate on a national level, for which a great deal of the credit must go to Peter McCormick, a solicitor whom clients simply could not praise enough. “A legend in the field of football,” he is extremely active for marquee client, the Premier League. “McCormick is an intellectually brilliant, commercially astute and hands-on lawyer - he’s as good as it gets,” proclaim happy clients. The team attracts praise for its commendable work ethic and excellent client skills: “These lawyers make you feel like you’re their priority - they’ll work day and night to get the job done.” Recent highlights include assisting the FA and the Premier League with the redrafting of the new Agents Regulations, and acting for several football clubs and prominent individuals in the sport. Chambers UK
Offering “unrivalled industry knowledge in sport”, Peter McCormick at McCormicks continues to advise at the highest level in the football world with clients including The FA, The Premier League, Leeds United FC and several professional and retired footballers. UK Legal 500
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