Regulatory & Disciplinary		Contacts
Living in a world dominated increasingly by regulation and 'red tape' it is hardly surprising that Regulatory and Disciplinary issues have grown immensely in importance.   McCormicks has a national and international reputation in Regulatory and Disciplinary matters. Our work is allied to our expertise and reputation in Investigations, Crime and Fraud.   The team at McCormicks, led by Peter McCormick and Neil Goodrum, advise a number of companies and individuals on these issues including The Premier League, Football Association and the Law Society/Solicitors Regulation Authority.   Peter McCormick is a member of the Legal Working Party of The Premier League. He chairs Disciplinary Appeals and Tribunals, Arbitrations and appears frequently as an advocate for the prosecution or defence in similar matters. He is a Chairman of the Sports Dispute Resolution Panel.   Neil Goodrum is an accredited Mediator, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Panel of Mediators of the Sports Dispute Resolution Panel. Click here to read more...		Peter McCormick OBE Senior Partner View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Neil Goodrum Partner View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Geoffrey Rogers Partner View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Ben Wilson Trainee Solicitor View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Experience 

The team at McCormicks has extensive experience in this field, we have advised on a number of cases including:

• Professional disciplinary matters including, for example, disciplinary hearings before the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and various sporting bodies
• Fraud, including major thefts and deceptions
• Investigations and prosecutions by Customs and Excise, Inland Revenue and the DTI
• Civil Tax Investigations and Tribunals
• Regulatory matters including Trading Standards Investigations and Prosecutions; Financial Services Authority matters; Health and Safety Executive and Environmental Investigations and Prosecutions
• Directors’ Responsibilities and disqualification matters
• Internal corporate fraud investigation.

We are founder members of the Specialist Fraud Association with solicitors holding the Higher Courts Qualification. We continue to retain appointment to the Specialist Fraud Panel appointed by the Legal Services Commission and receive a number of cases referred by other firms of solicitors who have found themselves unable to handle complex and difficult fraud cases.

"The profile of this well-regarded practice has changed over the last few years. Once known mainly for its work with Leeds United Football Club, McCormicks is now seen simply as a firm that handles football matters well. As well as advising the English Premier League, lawyers here specialise in commercial issues concerning Leagues and various clubs, including sponsorship and media rights. The group is also commended for its proficiency in disciplinary matters." Chambers UK

"With more than its fair share of ranked individuals, this firm is best known for the quality of its white collar work. Geoffrey Rogers heads the Corporate Crime and Risk Unit." Chambers UK

"At McCormicks, the group provides the full package, handling defamation, reputation management and all manner of litigation with aplomb. Its Lawyers are ‘aggressive when need be and have the ability to adopt the approach the clients want.’ It also offers political reputation management advice. Peter McCormick remains the firm’s primary contact." Chambers UK

"McCormicks is best known for its expertise in sports regulatory work, with the Premier League and Leeds United just two of its high-profile clients. It also works in the more traditional sectors, representing solicitors and accountants, among others. Clients say the firm is 'a very professional outfit with excellent credentials, contracts and knowledge.'" Chambers UK

"McCormicks is most frequently visible to the marketplace thanks to its work on disciplinary and regulatory concerns affecting the sporting world, especially football. The team acts for the board of the Premeir League and is adept at interpreting guidelines affecting the regulation of football club officials and directors. It also acts on issues involving or concerning the Football Regulatory Authority. Highlights include acting in the administration and subsequent penalties imposed on Portsmouth Football Club. The team is also instructed to handle regulatory hearings over the conduct of solicitors." Chambers UK

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