McCormicks fields a well-regarded employment team with a distinctive specialism in sports sector matters. Led by senior partner Peter McCormick and Iain Jenkins, the team advises a high-profile client base that includes the Premier League, Leeds United FC, and Professional Game Match Officials. The team’s expertise spans contentious and non-contentious work, with recent instructions covering disability discrimination claims, senior executive disputes, and TUPE-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Two things are especially appreciated: 1. Responsiveness, and a genuine and enthusiastic interest in understanding our quirky issues 2. Turning their hand to questions that some employment lawyers would look for excuses to push away as they are outside the main sphere of issues on which they advise.'
- ‘Exceptional team. Responsive, kind and hugely skilled. I always felt protected and listened to. At the top, Peter McCormick leads his team and curates experienced partners. I have felt protected during some very stressful situations and my mental health has been acknowledged with kindness and understanding, I feel very fortunate to have this firm as my lawyers. Exceptional.'
Key clients
- The Premier League (The Football Association Premier League Limited)
- Professional Game Match Officials Limited
Work highlights
Advising Professional Game Match Officials Ltd on numerous matters, including issues relating to officials, working practices and various capability issues, some leading to settlement agreements, and terms and conditions. Also advice in relation to the Women’s Super League, contracts and procedures put in place for the development of officials and generally on contractual arrangements, and on worker and employment agreements.
Practice head
Peter McCormick; Iain Jenkins