Cleaver Fulton Rankin is known as a 'knowledgeable, proactive and commercial firm'. Practice head Jeanette Donohoe is also head of insolvency and business restructuring, while managing director Jonathan Forrester is well known for his track record in commercial and real estate litigation. Patrick Fleming and Aaron Moore look after clients that require construction and related professional negligence advice. Michael King has a strong IP practice, while also acting in data protection, procurement, and debt recovery disputes. Rachael Gamble, ‘a first-rate associate’ supports on a wide range of real estate and commercial litigation.
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‘Michael King is an exceptional lawyer who is at the top of his game. He is exceptional at putting the client as ease, no matter how difficult or pressing the problem may be. He has an in depth knowledge of his field of practice, namely commercial litigation and data protection. He is definitely someone you want to have in your corner.'
- 'Rachael Gamble is a first-rate associate who is never afraid to roll her sleeves up to get to the bottom of any problems. Rachael deals with even the most testing cases with an elegant, thorough ease, making it all the better for having her on board.’
‘The most experienced team of construction lawyers in Belfast, very strong client base, very well attuned to client needs’
‘Aaron Moore, Patrick Fleming, Johnny Forrester are all very good lawyers, hard-working and commercially astute.’
‘Jeanette Donohoe and Kerry McCloy are my main contacts. They always go the extra mile to provide an excellent service.’
‘Their attention to detail is exceptional.’
‘The team are invested in the future legal talent of Northern Ireland and take an interest in bring forward young solicitors. ’
‘Aaron Moore is a capable partner who seeks to understand the arguments within a dispute.'
Key clients
- BAM McCann JV
- Non-departmental public body
- Victoria Housing Estates Limited
- Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry
- HSS Hire
- Lester Aldridge
- Building Design Partnership Limited / The Wren Insurance Association
- Bridge and York Capital Partners
- JPI Media Ltd
- International industrial corporation
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.
Practice head
Jeanette Donohoe
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Forrester; Patrick Fleming; Aaron Moore; Michael King; Rachael Gamble