Dispute Resolution & Litigation

McCormicks has significant expertise in all areas of dispute resolution and litigation from high profile claims in the High Court to industry specific disciplinary and administrative tribunals. The firm has a national reputation for its alternative dispute resolution practice which offers mediation and arbitration as alternatives to the traditional litigation route.

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• Commercial Disputes
• Competition and EU Law
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Mediation Services
• Partner/Shareholder Disputes
• Property and Construction
• Reputation Management

We are a highly regarded, Award-winning practice. Awards won by the firm or our lawyers include the following:

• Best in Sports Law Services - Global Awards - Corporate Live Wire
• Corporate Solicitors of the Year - Corporate Live Wire
• North East Law Firm of the Year - Corporate Vision UK Law Firm of the Year Awards
• Yorkshire Law Firm of the Year
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year UK - Finance Monthly Law Awards
• Most Innovative Media and Entertainment Law Firm UK - Acquisition International
• Corporate Crime Law Firm of the Year in England - Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award
• Most Innovative Law Firm in the Region - Acquisition International
• Sports Law - Law Firm of the Year in England - Corporate INTL Magazine Global Awards
• Top 10 firm in the Region for the strength of its online brand - Northern Lights Top 100 Yorkshire Law Firms
• Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year - Peter McCormick
• The Best Lawyers in the UK - Criminal Practice - Geoffrey Rogers
• The Best Lawyers in the UK - Sports Law - Peter McCormick
• Niche Practice Lawyer of the Year - Peter McCormick
• Sports Lawyer of the Year in England - Global Law Experts - Peter McCormick
• Sports Lawyer of the Year - Lawyer Monthly - Peter McCormick
• Lifetime Achievement in Business Award - Ackrill Media Group - Peter McCormick

What People Say About Us...

"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 regulatory 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."  - Legal 500

"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." - Legal 500

"David Birks - professional highly competent, unique perspectives on problem solving and innovative in his approach - highly client focused and outstanding results "  - Legal 500