McCormicks

McCormicks boasts a longstanding prominence in sports law, particularly football, under the leadership of senior partner Peter McCormick OBE. McCormick has held numerous high-profile governance positions, including Chairman of the Premier League, the FA, and the Premier League Stadium Fund, and serves on multiple disciplinary, governance, and regulatory panels across the sector. The firm is the Premier League’s retained adviser on the Owners’ and Directors’ Test and also serves as lead legal adviser to clubs including Leeds United, Norwich City, and Harrogate Town, and represents the Isthmian League. David Birks heads the disputes and litigation branch of the team. James Towler and Peter Minnikin contribute to the practice.