McCormicks has longstanding relationships with key clients in the heritage, sport, and agricultural sectors, in addition to advising private individuals on charitable projects. Name partner Peter McCormick leads the team from Harrogate, and is a trustee of multiple prominent charities and trusts. Elaine Lightfoot, who heads up the private client team, and James Towler, who leads the corporate department, both provide key support.
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Key clients
- Harrogate International Festivals John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation John Strutt Memorial Foundation John Strutt Conservation Foundation The John Strutt Charity The Premier League Charitable Fund War Memorial Trust The Football Foundation The Helen Feather Memorial Trust The Harrogate Operatic Players The Royal Horticultural Society The Outward Bound Trust Yorkshire Agricultural Society Ryedale Special Families Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
Work highlights
Continued to advise The Estate of the late John Herbert Strutt and the associated Trusts and Charities with regards, in particular, the proposed future development and/or sale of various properties within the residuary estate.
Practice head
Peter McCormick
Other key lawyers
Elaine Lightfoot; James Towler