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McCormicks

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Renowned for its prowess in the sports domain, McCormicks guides major clients such as the Premier League, Leeds United FC, and the PGMOL through a host of corporate and commercial issues. Extending beyond sports, the firm remains engaged in the hospitality and leisure sectors. The team’s leadership in Harrogate is shared by Peter McCormick and James Towler, with the latter excelling in the negotiation of sponsorship agreements.
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  • ‘Led by the inimitable Peter McCormick, the McCormicks team are pragmatic and approachable whilst possessing of the skills needed to be fierce negotiators when needed.’

  • ‘Peter McCormick is unflappable and thoughtful in his approach and the epitome of commercial. His calming presence is what makes us continue to come back to McCormicks.

  • 'James Towler is very knowledgeable.'
  • 'David Leuchars is a rising star and not to be underestimated.'

  • ‘People are exceptionally helpful and willing to work with you to resolve issues between parties. Their property solicitors division is also first class.’

  • 'The main people I have worked with are James Towler and Janice Colley. James is able to sit back and take a dispassionate view of negotiations and therefore his advice is always strong. Even when we have been in tricky situations he has been able to lay out the alternatives clearly and advise what in his view would be the best route forward. Janice is really good at detail and therefore ensuring that I as the client am clear on what needs to be completed. ’

Key clients

  • The Premier League
  • The Premier League Charitable Fund
  • Harrogate International Festivals Limited
  • Abacus Direct Limited
  • Leeds United FC Limited
  • Norwich City Football Club Limited
  • Wycombe Wanderers Supporters Trust
  • Redline Specialist Cars Limited
  • Dot + Diode Limited
  • PGMOL

Work highlights

  • Advised Norwich City Football Club on a proposed issue of shares to Norfolk FB Holdings LLC. This would be a capitalisation of loan finance introduced to the Club by Norfolk. The matter included Takeover Panel matters and the drafting and issue of a Rule 9 Waiver Circular to shareholders.
  • Advised the Premier League in relation to the owners and directors test on the sale of Chelsea Football Club, value c£4.5bn and on the takeover of Newcastle United.
  • Advised Leeds United on its commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, throughout the year.

Lawyers

Practice head

Peter McCormick; James Towler

Other key lawyers

Janice Colley