McCormicks is noted for its strength advising on the diversification of estates, with experience covering residential and commercial developments, and advising on matters relating to shoots. Peter McCormick co-leads the Harrogate-based team alongside Elaine Lightfoot, who also leads the private client team. James Towler is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Peter McCormick is excellent in his advice and understanding from the commencement of instructing him in his specialised fields of trust companies.'
- 'Elaine Lightfoot is one of the most pleasant partners you could ever hope to work with in a solicitors practice. From the commencement her expertise is brilliant and handling of people again excellent. Like Peter McCormick, she is quick and to the point, and you know exactly where you are, so decision-making is exceptional.'
- 'Katy Maskell-Edwards is again excellent in conveyancing and approachable, and very quick in turning around difficult cases. You are not kept waiting, and I don't know of another person in this field who is so quick.'
‘Quick answers, very efficient.’
‘Peter McCormick, no nonsense replies.’
Key clients
- The Estate of the late John Herbert Strutt
- The Ripley Castle Shoot
- Rudding Park
- Sir Thomas & Lady Ingilby of the Ripley Castle Estate
- WMT
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- Chetwynde School
- Royal Horticultural Society
- Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Work highlights
Continued to advise The Estate of the late John Herbert Strutt and the associated Trust and Charities with regards, in particular, to the potential future development and/or sale of various properties held within the residuary estate.
Continue to assist and advise The Ripley Castle Shoot on all relevant aspects of the shoot.
Advised the Rudding Park Estate for many years including advising on the re-financing of the entire estate with advice relating to a dispute with the local council relating to granting of an entertainment licence to a neighbouring property.
Practice head
Peter McCormick; Elaine Lightfoot
Other key lawyers
James Towler; David Birks; Katy Maskell-Edwards