McCormicks has a wide range of competition experience, acting on high-profile, often novel cases that garner significant media attention. The team works closely with other departments of the firm, particularly the sports department. The firm has an impressive client roster, spanning leading construction companies and football teams. Peter McCormick leads the practice, with extensive experience handling high-profile investigations in front of the competition authorities.
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Key clients
- Premier League
- GMI Construction Holdings PLC
- GMI Construction Group PLC
- Serving Sport Ltd and Venue Hospitality Ltd
- Leeds United Football Club
- Analytix Ltd
Work highlights
Represented a client in a successful appeal against penalties imposed by the OFT, totalling £2.7m, in an investigation related to bid rigging.
Represented the Premier League in a high-profile Arbitration brought by Leyton Orient.
Represented the Premier League as Interveners in a case brought by HMRC to challenge the so-called Football Creditor Rules regime.
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Practice head
Peter McCormick