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McCormicks

WHARFEDALE HOUSE, 35-37 EAST PARADE, HARROGATE, HG1 5LQ, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 01423 530630
Fax:: Fax 01423 530709
DX:: 11974 HARROGATE-1

Web:: www.mccormicks-solicitors.com
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Yorkshire and the Humber : Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Corporate and commercial: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

Within EU and competition EU and competition

Yorkshire and the Humber : Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Crime, McCormicks is a second tier firm,

McCormicks handles publicly funded general crime and fraud cases, particularly cases involving the Department for Work and Pensions. The group, led by Geoffrey Rogers, has VHCC panel membership and has acted for a number of professional footballers.

Yorkshire and the Humber : Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire, McCormicks is a third tier firm,

McCormicks has ‘almost unparalleled experience in the sports world’, most notably as adviser to the Premier League. Other recent work includes advising Hein Gericke UK in a £1.5m fraud claim. James Martin and Peter McCormick are ‘both first-class litigators’.

Yorkshire and the Humber : Human resources

Within Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

Yorkshire and the Humber : Overview

Within Regional review,

The Hull market is dominated by its own ‘Big Three’ firms: Andrew Jackson, Gosschalks and Rollits LLP. York’s main players include Langleys Solicitors LLP and Harrowells LLP, while Harrogate is home to McCormicks, which has been particularly successful in the areas of TMT and sports.

Yorkshire and the Humber : Private client

Within Agriculture and estates, McCormicks is a second tier firm,

McCormicks provides commercial advice to trusts, landowners and estates, including the Belper Estate. The ‘excellent’ team is ‘very efficient’; led by Peter McCormick, it includes number of ‘sound’ and ‘reliable’ commercial property and private client lawyers.

Within Charities, McCormicks is a third tier firm,

McCormicks represents sports, education and religious organisations. Managing partner Peter McCormick advises the FA Premier League on charity-related issues, and Richard Crabb recently advised Harrogate International Festivals on brand management issues. Other notable clients include The War Memorials Trust.

Within Family: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Family: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, McCormicks is a third tier firm,

McCormicks advises on tax planning, estate administration and charitable trusts.

Yorkshire and the Humber : Real estate

Within Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

Within Property litigation Property litigation

Yorkshire and the Humber : TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property, tier 4

McCormicks advises sports and entertainment clients on brand protection, data rights and trademark portfolio management.

Within Media and entertainment, McCormicks is a second tier firm,

McCormicks’ name partner Peter McCormick handles commercial and IP matters for musicians, festival organisers and non-profit organisations; areas of expertise include defamation, sponsorship and contractual advice.

Within Sport, McCormicks is a first tier firm,

McCormicks’ ‘excellent’ team has ‘unrivalled knowledge of football’. It advises the FA Premier League on UEFA licensing, club administration, and insolvency matters. The ‘very commercial’ Peter McCormick is highlighted for his ‘expertise’ and ‘sound advice’.

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