McCormicks has a ‘highly competent but approachable and user friendly' commercial litigation practice, often acting for high-profile clients on complex multi-party disputes, as well as intricate contractual and boundary disputes. Members of the practice work closely with regulators and sporting bodies. David Birks is a ’brilliant tactician and highly effective litigator’, and has extensive experience handling disqualification and bankruptcy cases. The team is also noted for its ‘particular expertise in sports disputes’, with Peter McCormick particularly active in this field. Anmol Roth is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘David Birks is a brilliant and tenacious litigator with excellent client communication skills. The team has particular expertise in sports disputes.’
‘David Birks is a brilliant tactician and highly effective litigator. He takes time to understand the client's objectives and rapidly shapes an excellent strategy for the case. ’
‘McCormicks are a user friendly team, highly competent but approachable and user friendly.’
‘David Burkes - professionally highly competent, unique perspectives on problem solving and innovative in his approach -highly client focused and outstanding results.’
Key clients
- The Premier League
- Rudding Park Ltd
- Leeds United Football Club
- Oracle Finance Limited
- DFS Furniture Company Limited
- The Isthmian League (Bostik League)
- Solar Plus (Yorkshire) Limited
- The Estate of the late John Strutt and associated trusts
- Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
- Long Mountain Shoot
- Redline Specialist Cars Ltd
- Walsall FC
Work highlights
Represented the Premier League in proceedings threatened by its former landlord pursuant to an Authorised Guarantee Agreement, providing insolvency advice as to the tenant’s status throughout.
Practice head
David Birks
Other key lawyers
Peter McCormick; Anmol Roth