Harrogate law firm McCormicks Solicitors has appointed David Birks as a new partner.
Birks (pictured) joins the law firm as head of the commercial disputes and sports litigation team, which offers a range of litigation services to both individuals and businesses across Yorkshire as well as nationally.
Before becoming a solicitor, Birks led the North Yorkshire Trading Standards consumer advice and special investigations teams, dealing with regulatory matters and specialising in anti-counterfeiting matters.
He has also spent time working on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry secretary of state, specialising in directors’ disqualification and insolvency, and is a member of R3, a trade association for UK insolvency and restructuring professionals.
Senior partner Peter McCormick OBE said: “We are delighted to welcome David on board, bringing as he does in-depth expertise in a complex area of law which is a key focus for the practice.”
Birks brings significant experience across a range of disciplines to McCormicks. He has experience in sports disputes, including arbitrations, tribunals and FA, Premier League, and EFL regulatory matters.
His specialisms include insolvency (individual and corporate) and Directors Disqualification Act proceedings.
Birks acts for a range of clients, including insurers, national and international corporates, entrepreneurs, large family estates, insolvency practitioners (and those facing claims by them), charities, the Premier League, Leeds United FC, Norwich City FC, Wycombe Wanderers FC, Harrogate Town FC and the Isthmian League.
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