McCormicks handles various commercial property litigation matters, including property portfolio disputes, landlord-tenant issues, dilapidation claims, disclaimed property, and boundary matters. David Birks leads the practice from the Harrogate-based office. Birks specialises in commercial and agricultural property and insolvency-related work; while Peter McCormick handles sport-related contentious property matters.
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Key clients
- The Premier League
- Leeds United FC
- GMI Holdings PLC
- Castle Howard Estate Limited
- Mark Harper
Work highlights
Acting for 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.
Acting for the client in relation to the management of the Derbyshire Estate, involving managing difficult tenants, advising on forfeiture and distraint, interference with right of way and adverse possession claims.
Advising the client on all aspects of the Club’s properties, securing successful outcomes on a variety of property-oriented disputes.
Practice head
David Birks
Other key lawyers
Peter McCormick