Cleaver Fulton Rankin > Belfast, United Kingdom > Firm Profile
Cleaver Fulton Rankin Offices
50 BEDFORD STREET
BELFAST
BT2 7FW
United Kingdom
Cleaver Fulton Rankin > The Legal 500 Rankings
Northern Ireland > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Cleaver Fulton Rankin fields an ‘exceptionally hard-working’ team active across a broad range of industries, including the charity, retail, construction, and financial sectors. Team lead Jeanette Donohoe has expertise in financial services and insolvency litigation. Managing director Jonathan Forrester is a key name for commercial and real estate litigation, while Aaron Moore is noted for his experience of landlord and tenant disputes, dilapidations claims and adverse possession proceedings. Also prominent within the department are Michael King, who covers technology and IP matters, and Patrick Fleming, whose focus is construction and procurement law. Associate director Rachael Gamble covers real estate and commercial litigation, in addition to contentious probate and trusts litigation.Practice head(s):
Jeanette Donohoe
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is exceptionally hard-working and cannot do enough for their clients. As a large firm, they are well resourced and have access to a wealth of talent that many other firms can often be deficient in.’
‘Michael King is an exceptional lawyer who has a broad scope and very detailed knowledge in relation to dispute resolution covering commercial, intellectual property and personal injury. Michael has a great manner and calmness that is very reassuring to clients.’
‘CFR is a strong practice with excellent individuals throughout. It is a go-to firm for litigation, with a great reputation for dealing with the largest disputes.’
‘Jonathan Forrester is a market leader. He is respected throughout Northern Ireland as a leader in the industry. Rachael Gamble is a hugely capable individual.’
‘Client focused; experienced; authoritative.’
‘Aaron Moore – responsive and authoritative. Patrick Fleming – pleasure to work with; calm; highly knowledgeable.’
‘The advice is always sound, with a real focus on the practical commercial aspects being considered.’
‘Very proactive with clients and internally, knowledge and expertise second to none.’
Key clients
BAM McCann JV
Victoria Housing Estates Limited
Linfield Football Club
Catalyst Inc.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
North West Regional College
Department of Infrastructure
HSBC Bank plc
Ulster Bank Limited
The Consumer Council
Work highlights
- Appointed by the Muckamore Abbey Hospital (MAH) Inquiry to assist individuals wishing to contribute to the Inquiry and to take witness statements.
Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 1
The ‘efficient and responsive’ Cleaver Fulton Rankin team is active for high net worth clients in the full range of matters. The group has further expertise in the administration of private and charitable trusts. Team lead Michael Graham is a past chair of the Northern Ireland branch of the society of trust & estate practitioners, and has expertise in tax, the administration of estates, and issues affecting elderly clients. Jonathan Forrester has strength in contentious matters, including proceedings to remove executors, breach of trust claims, and inheritance tax. Timothy Rankin is noted for his expertise in the operation of trusts. Associate director Brid McColgan is a key name.Practice head(s):
Michael Graham
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I find the Cleaver Fulton Rankin private client team unique in Northern Ireland, with a dedicated team dealing exclusively with private clients wills, trusts, long term care planning and probate.’
‘I have dealt with Michael Graham, Timothy Rankin and Brid McColgan whom I find very knowledgeable, approachable and conscientious.’
‘Great team who are always very efficient and responsive with their work. Appear to work well together, covering projects successfully.’
‘Friendly, efficient and professional.’
‘CFR are a highly respected large legal practice in NI and have a brilliant reputation. I deal mostly with the private client team, who have extensive knowledge in this area.’
‘Tim Rankin and indeed Michael Graham are both highly respected as experts in their field and are always able and willing to help with advice for clients on all aspects including trusts, establishment of trusts and inheritance tax.’
‘Technically competent, easy to deal with and great with clients.’
‘Michael Graham and Timothy Rankin are excellent ambassadors for the firm and are always quick to respond to any queries raised.’
Key clients
The Esme Mitchell Trust
The Blackburn Trust
Work highlights
- Administration of the Esme Mitchell Trust, an NI-based charitable trust worth over £8 million, that makes grants to projects of a cultural or artistic nature.
- Administration of the Blackburn Trust, an NI-based charitable trust worth over £300,000 that awards grants to charitable bodies with a particular interest in the support of the family, including parenting initiatives and work with women and children under 12 living in Northern Ireland.
Real estate > Commercial property Tier 1
Cleaver Fulton Rankin‘s ‘superb’ team works as part of the firm’s full-service offering, and offers clients expertise in a broad swathe of sectors, including retail, energy, and residential. Team lead Joe Marley, ‘a recognised leader in this field’, is particularly active in the retail and leisure, energy and renewables, and telecommunications sectors. Core team members include Kathryn Collie, who is experienced in complex disposal and acquisition transactions, and Patrick O’Hanlon, whose practice includes real estate finance, development acquisitions, and retail lettings. O’Hanlan joined the team in September 2022 from TLT. Alan McAlister handles landlord and tenant issues, and is experienced in construction issues.Practice head(s):
Joe Marley
Other key lawyers:
Kathryn Collie; Patrick O’Hanlon; Alan McAlister; Shane Conlan
Testimonials
‘Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s real estate offering is in my view the best in Northern Ireland. They are superb, from the directors, right down to the junior lawyers. They have resourced the team with very smart people. They are just operating at a different level to their competitors.’
‘Joe Marley is a recognised leader in this field. He is exceptional and is the guy I would turn to before any other. He heads up the department and has led Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s commercial real estate team from strength to strength. Patrick O’Hanlon has just joined, which just adds to the team’s profile and offering.’
The real estate team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is second to none. In our view, they are the best out there. They have a large team but are well represented at all levels. There is talent evident throughout the team, from their partners to junior solicitors. They clearly only recruit and retain the very best talent.’
‘Alan McAlister: Extremely personable, very experienced, having been working in the field for many years. Very well respected. We know Kathryn Collie because of her excellent reputation. Patrick O’Hanlon has recently joined and by all accounts he is an excellent lawyer, who really knows his stuff, with particular expertise in landlord and tenant issues.’
‘We have found dealing with CFR a pleasure, due to the strength and depth of the team, their quick response time in situations when time was at the essence.’
‘Joe Marley, Partner, attended to all our needs in a prompt manner and provided excellent advice as and when required, pre-empting issues arising.’
Key clients
Clanmil Social Housing Association
Invest Northern Ireland
SCPI Pierval Santé / Euryale Asset Management
Arbour Housing Association
Dalradian Gold Limited
Ulster University
TJ Morris Limited T/A Home Bargains
Ballyardle Business Park Limited
Lisburn & Castlereagh Borough Council
Catalyst Inc
Work highlights
- Advising Clanmil Housing Association on borrowing £200m to access housing development grants from the Department for Communities to invest in new homes.
- Advised property investment fund SCPI Pierval Santé, who acquired Hillcrest Care Home in April 2022, with a lease put in place to a local operating company.
- Advising Arbour Housing Association on the refinancing of existing housing stock to raise finance for new developments all over Northern Ireland.
Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin's team acts on the full range of corporate finance, transactional, and commercial work, and is praised by clients for its 'professional manner.' Department head Paul McBride, who joined from Arthur Cox Belfast in 2022, has more than 25 years' experience in the practice area, and covers a range of sectors including technology, energy, and pharmaceuticals. The group has seen recent growth with the addition of Stuart Sproule from Danske Bank in September 2022, and Jonathan Braden from Minnis & Braden Solicitors in March 2022.Practice head(s):
Paul McBride
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Cross; Stuart Sproule; Jonathan Braden
Testimonials
‘Paul McBride and Jonathan Braden provided exceptional legal representation during the sale of my company. At all times, I felt reassured that they were representing me in a professional manner.’
‘It was amazing to watch Paul calmly handle the buyer’s solicitor, who was clearly not relaxed and agitated. He didn’t skip a beat. Jonathan always explained things clearly and worked tirelessly to complete the process. Thank you’
‘CFR were outstanding dealing with our company sale.’
‘Jonathan Braden and Paul McBride were great.’
Key clients
Dixons Transport Ltd
E Barry’s Amusements Portrush Ltd
Real Transfer Ltd
Medicare Group – Magir Ltd
Rightcard Payment Services Ltd
SSE Renewables Developments (UK) Ltd
Mates Dates Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Concept Services Ltd on the disposal of its business to the Mount Charles Group.
- Advised Rightcard Payment Services Ltd, an FCA-regulated international payment processor, on the disposal of its business to an international buyer.
- Acted for Doughboys Ltd on the restructure and subsequent disposal of its business to a large national retailer.
Northern Ireland > Employment Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin's 'truly exceptional' team provides contentious and non-contentious guidance to leading public and private sector employers. Team lead Michael Black's broad practice includes discrimination law, equality, breach of contract, and disciplinary and grievance issues. Suzanne Keenan is a key individual within the team, and advises employers on all aspects of employment law. Keenan also has a history of acting for claimants, an advantage in contentious matters. Associate Nathan Campbell is a name to note.Practice head(s):
Michael Black
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A truly exceptional team, incredibly knowledgeable, they are all encompassing in their advice and very aware of the practicalities of the commercial workplace.’
‘Having worked with both Michael Black and Suzanne Keenan on various matters over the last year, they both bring an insightful approach to managing ER matters.’
‘Reliable, responsive organisation providing good quality employment law advice.’
‘Michael Black has always demonstrated a high level of employment law expertise. He provides practical advice that is tailored to meet the needs of our organisation, and makes himself available at very short notice as needed.’
‘CFR’s specialist HR offering is a very user-friendly service, giving peace of mind and assuring us of timely responses to queries which are, by their nature, time-sensitive.’
‘Michael Black is an extremely competent professional – combining excellent technical knowledge with first-rate commercial awareness in terms of trying to resolve issues.’
Key clients
DailyPay
Tourism NI
Belfast Metropolitan College
Titanic Hotel Belfast
Catalyst Inc
Unosquare
Artemis Technologies
IceMos Technology
Baker McKenzie
HNH Group
Work highlights
- We acted for Vela UK Holdco Ltd in the share purchase of Equiniti ICS, a Belfast based technology company.
- We acted for Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading infrastructure investor, in relation to the acquisition of a stake in Scotia Gas Networks.
- We acted for Dixons Transport Holdings Limited, a logistics client, in the acquisition of Carna Transport Limited and Brada Transport Services Limited.
Finance > Banking and finance Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin‘s department is active in a broad range of transactions, including corporate finance, project finance, and real estate finance. The group has experience acting for borrowers and lenders based within Northern Ireland and internationally. Team lead Stephen Cross advises on a range of financing matters, and provides regulatory advice to clients. Patrick O’Hanlon joined the firm from TLT in September 2022, and specialises in real estate finance.Practice head(s):
Stephen Cross
Other key lawyers:
Patrick O’Hanlon; Jennifer Rankin
Testimonials
‘They are my go to firm for difficult and complex banking matters in Northern Ireland. A really responsive team.’
Key clients
Clanmil Housing Association Limited
Arbour Housing Association
Harland & Wolff
Treliant LLC
Triodos Bank UK Ltd
LSC Capital Limited
Danmarks Skibscredit A/S
Whitehawk Capital Partners LP
Ipsum Capital (GB) Limited
Kensington Mortgage Company Limited
HSBC UK Bank Plc
Danske Bank
Charity Bank
BNP Paribas
Nationwide
Virgin Money
Close Brothers
Ulster Bank / NatWest Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Clanmil Housing Association on a £100million secured loan note investment by a consortium of UK and US investors.
- Advising the Harland & Wolff Group of companies on a $70million Green Term Loan Facility with Riverstone LLC for the development of the Group’s contracts for offshore Wind and hydrogen projects and also for the development of its gas storage project at Islandmagee, Northern Ireland.
Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
Areas of expertise for Cleaver Fulton Rankin‘s multidisciplinary team include contentious and non-contentious insolvencies, corporate and financial restructuring, and distressed loan sales and purchases. Insolvency specialist Jeanette Donohoe leads the team, and is praised by clients for her ‘proactive commercial approach.‘ Donohoe is supported by Stephen Cross, who is dual qualified in both Northern Ireland and England and Wales, as well as associate director Maria McNally, whose practice includes both personal and corporate insolvency matters.Practice head(s):
Jeanette Donohoe
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team is very responsive and commercial as well as being on top of their practice area. They are our go-to lawyers in NI.’
‘Jeannette Donohoe leads the practice and is very experienced. Her proactive commercial approach is valued by us. She is solution-driven.’
‘CFR enjoys a justifiable reputation for attention to detail and efficiency in speedily addressing litigation requirements and demands of the court.’
‘CFR has a team of experienced and commercial solicitors who are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jeanette Donohoe (Partner) and Maria McNally (Associate Director) are exceptional solicitors. In addition to their extensive legal knowledge, they demonstrate a commercial attitude to the issues they are asked to consider.’
Key clients
Apex Group Fiduciary Services Limited
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
McCambridge Duffy
HNH Group
Danske Bank
HSBC Bank Plc
BDO Northern Ireland
Invest NI
Ipsum Capital (GB) Limited
Department for Economy for Northern Ireland
Work highlights
- Advising Ipsum Capital (GB) Limited in respect of the purchase of a loan portfolio from Santander PLC in a value of £15m.
- Advising the Department for the Economy on the scheme of arrangement made in respect of the Presbyterian Mutual Society pursuant to the Presbyterian Mutual Society Scheme Regulations 2011.
- Advising Intermediate Capital Group in respect of the enforcement options for facilities advanced to a well-known very large Company in NI which owns various shopping centres and other commercial premises in NI, England and Scotland.
Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin fields a team of planning, regulatory, property, and corporate lawyers, with experience in a broad range of energy matters. Team lead Stephen Cross advises energy companies, investors, and financial institutions, and is particularly experienced working on wind, solar, and biomass projects. Planning expert Karen Blair and property specialist Joe Marley are key names in the team.Practice head(s):
Stephen Cross
Other key lawyers:
Joe Marley; Karen Blair; Brendan Martyn
Testimonials
‘My overall impression of this practice is that of a very professional team with a wide range of expertise across many areas of law.’
‘Joe has great experience in this area and provides expert advice that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the business. Joe is very approachable and easily contactable.’
Key clients
Dalradian Gold Limited
EirGrid / SONI
Assured Energy LLP
Close Brothers Asset Finance
Assured Energy LLP and Gravis Capital Partners
NIE
Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR)
HSBC UK Bank PLC
Harland & Wolff plc / Islandmagee Energy Limited
Global Infrastructure Management LLC
Work highlights
- Advising EirGrid on a dispute under the Capacity Market Code, referred to the Capacity Market Dispute Resolution Board, in relation to modifications made by EirGrid to the capacity market auction process.
- Acting for Close Brothers Asset Finance in its financing of the repowering of wind turbines across Northern Ireland.
- Advising on the restructuring of Gravis Capital Partners’ investment in the Assured Energy portfolio of 11 anaerobic digester plants.
Real estate > Construction Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin‘s dedicated team of construction lawyers cover the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Team lead Patrick Fleming has expertise in construction and procurement law, and regularly advises local authorities on high value projects. Aaron Moore, who heads the contentious construction team, has a particular focus on dilapidations claims. Anna McClimonds, who made director in November 2022, specialises in construction disputes, and acts for private clients, councils, and construction companies.Practice head(s):
Patrick Fleming
Other key lawyers:
Aaron Moore; Anna McClimmonds
Testimonials
‘Strong depth of resource and highly competent and diligent team.’
‘Patrick Fleming – clear communicator. Always available and quick to address queries.’
‘A professional and competent service.’
‘Personable and approachable.’
‘Expert knowledge, excellent response time, excellent client management and always available.’
‘Ability to provide advice in a clear, easily understood fashion which allows the client to make decisions on an informed risk basis.’
Key clients
Northern Regional College
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
BAM FP McCann JV
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
BDO
Lyric Theatre
Leading Property Developer
Non-departmental government body
Department for Infrastructure
Work highlights
Real estate > Planning and environment Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin fields a team with expertise in environmental law, planning law, and public law, noted for its work on high profile projects such as the multibillion Dalradian Gold Limited mining project. The practice is led by firm chairman Karen Blair, a highly experienced practitioner with particular strength in the energy and waste sectors. Brendan Martyn, who is triple-qualified in Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and the Republic of Ireland, acts for prominent clients in both the public and private sectors.Practice head(s):
Karen Blair
Other key lawyers:
Brendan Martyn; Stephen Masterson
Testimonials
‘Specialised practice in planning and environment, covering renewable energy, aviation, mining and quarrying. Cover council/planning authority work to appeals/public inquiries and judicial review.’
‘Karen Blair and Brendan Martin are outstanding practitioners. Commercially astute and tactically aware. Capacity for hard work and commitment to client care.’
‘We use CFR exclusively for planning work and have done for many years. We have always found the service excellent along with extensive knowledge of the subject.’
Key clients
Dalradian Gold Limited
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Choice Housing Ireland Limited
Assured Energy LLP
Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Council
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited
Don Holdings Limited
Leitrim County Council (Republic of Ireland)
Work highlights
- Advising Dalradian Gold Limited on all consenting and operational aspects of its proposed gold mine development in Co Tyrone, representing an investment to date of over £160 million.
- Advising Assured Energy LLP in relation to two anaerobic digestion sites which have attracted enforcement notices and abatement notices from two local councils – all of which have been appealed to the Planning Appeals Commission and the courts.
- Advising and representing Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council in relation to the Independent Examination of its Local Development Plan before the Planning Appeals Commission, and defending a number of concurrent judicial reviews representing over 25% of all judicial reviews in Northern Ireland in 2022.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 2
Cleaver Fulton Rankin has key strength in the telecoms sector, and acts for major clients in this area such as BT and Telefonica. Team lead Joe Marley advises clients on all aspects of non-contentious real estate, with experience in investment and infrastructure. Paul McBride is well known for his M&A expertise. Aaron Moore specialises in dispute resolution.Practice head(s):
Joe Marley
Other key lawyers:
Paul McBride; Aaron Moore; Shane Conlan
Testimonials
‘Very approachable and reactive to specific requests.’
‘Personable, knowledgeable and react quickly to requests. Progress instructions in a timely manner.’
Key clients
BT Plc
Vodafone Limited
Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (“CTIL”)
Telefonica
Virgin Media o2 (VM02)
Invest Northern Ireland
Urban Innovation Company (UIC) limited
Vox Financial Ltd
IRP Commerce Limited
Logicearth Learning Services
JC Deceaux
Atos IT Services
Hewlett-Packard
Catalyst Inc
Work highlights
- Advising a joint venture company made up of Vodafone and Telefonica (O2) on all aspects of its telecommunications sites throughout Northern Ireland.
- Acting as Counsel for all real estate issues for BT’s NI portfolio.
- Acting as sole external legal advisers in Northern Ireland for VMO2 and have already been instructed on a number of matters relating to the management of their real estate portfolio throughout Northern Ireland.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property Tier 3
Cleaver Fulton Rankin‘s IP department includes dedicated teams for contentious and non-contentious matters, and is particularly active on behalf of early stage tech companies. Contentious IP specialist Michael King co-leads the department alongside Paul McBride, who joined from Davidson McDonnell Solicitors in 2022, and has expertise in non-contentious matters.Practice head(s):
Michael King; Paul McBride
Other key lawyers:
Stuart Sproule; Rachael Gamble
Testimonials
‘The team had the right mix of being super approachable and professional. They were able to explain things in layman’s terms with ease, were always available at short notice, and protected my company massively.’
‘Approachable, friendly and so professional. My direct point of contact was exceptional. He explained things very well, and I never felt like a burden or that I was asking silly questions. I would recommend any new start up to this firm.’
Key clients
Mates Dates Ltd
Slurrykat Limited
Catalyst Inc
National Museums Northern Ireland
Work highlights
- Instructed by Mates Dates Ltd to draft and negotiate an application development agreement governing the appointment of an application developer to develop the bespoke software necessary to facilitate the technology require for the application.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin > Firm Profile
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is a leading commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, providing a full legal service to both commercial and private clients, including national and local private companies, developers, financial institutions, public institutions and quasi-public bodies, not for profit organisations and other government funded organisations.
The firm’s primary areas of work are described below and comprise of banking and finance, corporate and commercial, commercial property, employment and immigration, dispute resolution, planning and environment and private client, supplemented by niche units specialising in areas such as construction, insolvency and business restructuring, intellectual property, planning and environmental, and procurement.
We offer unique sector expertise across areas such as property and construction, energy and renewables, manufacturing and technology. In addition, we offer specialist legal solutions, such as a legal technology, including eDiscovery and managed document review, CFR HR Consultancy, providing expert HR and employment law advice, and an ESG Hub, to support clients with legal matters related to Environmental, Social and Governance issues in business.
We have established links with Dublin, London, regional UK and international law firms, and provide an ‘all-island’ and wider UK and international service to our clients. We are members of leading lawyers’ networks, including LawNet and Nextlaw, which gives us access to a worldwide network of commercial law firms.
Principal areas of work
Banking and finance: The banking and finance team has recognised expertise in acting on the full range of finance transactions, corporate finance and project finance transactions, acquisition finance, commercial property finance transactions, asset backed lending, invoice discounting, factoring, restructuring and specific services relating to the securitisation of Northern Irish assets. We also advise on applicable regulation, compliance and best practice.
Corporate and commercial: The corporate and commercial team has a long-standing reputation for providing sound practical advice to clients in both the private and public sectors and across a wide range of industries on all types of commercial transactions, including intellectual property, construction, energy, IT, banking and charities law.
Employment and immigration: The employment and immigration team is widely acknowledged for its expertise both locally and nationally. It offers guidance to clients (many of whom are businesses and lawyers operating in other jurisdictions) on the differences in employment law that exist in Northern Ireland and practical advice on measures which should be taken in specific circumstances.
Dispute resolution: As one of the largest litigation teams in Northern Ireland, our dispute resolution team has an impressive clientele in a variety of practice areas. This includes general commercial litigation, construction, property, defamation, disputes about wills and trusts, corporate recovery, insurance, intellectual property and IT, personal injury, product liability, procurement and debt recovery.
Planning and environment: Cleaver Fulton Rankin is at the forefront of this specialised area of law, with a wealth of experience in providing practical legal advice throughout the planning application process, appeals and inquiries. The firm also provides environmental and planning due diligence for property transactions and company acquisitions.
Private client: The private client team is dedicated to providing high-quality and specialist advice on inheritance tax and estate planning, including the use of lifetime and testamentary trusts where appropriate. In addition, the team regularly advises on the administration of trusts and estates, enduring powers of attorney, nursing care issues and matters involving the Office of Care and Protection. The team also includes a residential conveyancing team and a family and matrimonial team.
Property: The firm’s commercial property team has extensive experience in all aspects of non-contentious commercial and residential property matters with a broad client portfolio, including developers, investment institutions, national retail chains, PPP projects and joint ventures. The team is well used to working seamlessly with other professionals to deliver on major projects for clients.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing partner | Jonathan Forrester | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Paul McBride | ||
Property | Kathryn Collie | ||
Property | Alan McAlister | ||
Property | Joe Marley | ||
Dispute resolution | Patrick Fleming | ||
Dispute resolution | Jonathan Forrester | ||
Dispute resolution | Aaron Moore | ||
Private client | Michael Graham | ||
Employment | Michael Black | ||
Environment and Planning | Karen Blair | ||
Public law | Karen Blair | ||
Banking | Stephen Cross | ||
Construction | Patrick Fleming | ||
Construction | Aaron Moore | ||
Licensing | Karen Blair | ||
Projects | Patrick Fleming | ||
IP and Technology | Michael King | ||
Insolvency | Jeanette Donohoe | ||
Procurement | Patrick Fleming | ||
Debt recovery | Jonathan Forrester | ||
Debt recovery | Patrick Fleming | ||
Debt recovery | Aaron Moore | ||
Energy | Joe Marley | ||
Energy | Stephen Cross | ||
Energy | Karen Blair | ||
Family | Lorraine Keown | ||
Energy | Paul McBride | ||
Charities and Social Enterprises | Stephen Cross | ||
Employment | Suzanne Keenan | ||
Dispute Resolution | Michael King | ||
Business Immigration | Nathan Campbell | ||
Legal Technology | Kerry McCloy | ||
Banking | Sinead Stewart | ||
Corporate & Commercial | Stuart Sproule | ||
Commercial Property | Patrick O'Hanlon | ||
Dispute Resolution | Anna McClimonds | ||
Environment and Planning | Brendan Martyn |
Lawyer Profiles
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Michael Black | Michael is the head of the Employment and Business Immigration law team… | View Profile | |
Karen Blair | Karen is Chairman and Director at Cleaver Fulton Rankin and specialises in… | View Profile | |
Kathryn Collie | Kathryn is a Director in the Real Estate team of Cleaver Fulton… | View Profile | |
Stephen Cross | Stephen is head of Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s corporate finance and banking department.… | View Profile | |
Jeanette Donohoe | Jeanette is a Director and Head of the Dispute Resolution department at… | View Profile | |
Patrick Fleming | Patrick is a Director in the Dispute Resolution department. He specialises in… | View Profile | |
Jonathan Forrester | Jonathan is the Managing Director of Cleaver Fulton Rankin specialising in real… | View Profile | |
Michael Graham | Michael is the head of Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s Private Client Department which… | View Profile | |
Suzanne Keenan | Suzanne is a Director in Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s Employment and Business Immigration… | View Profile | |
Michael King | Michael King is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in intellectual property… | View Profile | |
Joe Marley | Joe is a Director and Head of Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s commercial property… | View Profile | |
Alan McAlister | Alan is a Director working in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate department.… | View Profile | |
Paul McBride | Paul is a Director and Head of the Corporate & Commercial team… | View Profile | |
Kerry McCloy | Kerry is the Innovation and Legal Technology Director at Cleaver Fulton Rankin,… | View Profile | |
Aaron Moore | Aaron is a Director in Cleaver Fulton Rankin and specialises in Construction,… | View Profile | |
Patrick O'Hanlon | Director | View Profile | |
Timothy Rankin | Timothy is a Director in the Private Client department. He specialises in… | View Profile | |
Stuart Sproule | Start is a Director in Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s Corporate & Commercial team.… | View Profile | |
Sinead Stewart | Sinead is a Director in the Banking & Finance team at Cleaver… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 22 Number of other UK fee-earners : 18 Number of Paralegals and Trainees : 18Diversity
At Cleaver Fulton Rankin, diversity and inclusion continues to be a core focus within our business plan and objectives. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a culture which supports the unique and diverse needs of our people, clients and stakeholders. Our Senior Management Team are committed to providing responsible leadership, and progressing our diversity and inclusion agenda on our journey to becoming the most welcoming and inclusive company we can be.
The achievement of the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark, has been a key milestone on our journey to achieving our vision. This has shaped three core diversity and inclusion targets, and our objectives moving forward. We have a Diversity and Inclusion Committee in place, with representatives from across the business who drive forward our objectives and help shape our approaches. Our team each have a responsibility in ensuring the successful implementation of our targets, and in championing diversity and inclusion.
- Dispute resolution
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Real estate > Commercial property
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI
- Real estate > Construction
- Real estate > Planning and environment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms