Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s dispute resolution team is noted for its specialisation in inquiries and investigations, including, notably, the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry. The team is well-versed in advising on disputes in the public sector and in the construction and housing sectors. Heading up the team is Jeanette Donohoe, who leads the insolvency and business restructuring department, while Jonathan Forrester has developed a niche practice in probate and trust litigation and is a go-to for charity clients. Aaron Moore is an expert adjudicator who is well-known for property and construction disputes. Michael King is especially adept at defending clients in IP-related claims.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Forward-looking; client-focused; experts in their field; modern; great use of technology.’

  • ‘Michael King - expertise in IP law.’

Key clients

  • BAM McCann JV
  • Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of two multi-million-pound construction companies in a procurement procedure challenge against the Department for Infrastructure for a road scheme aimed at addressing a major traffic bottleneck in Northern Ireland, the York Street Interchange.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Stuart Nevin
Stuart Nevin
Practice head

Jeanette Donohoe

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Forrester; Aaron Moore; Michael King; Stuart Nevin