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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Testimonials
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‘Forward-looking; client-focused; experts in their field; modern; great use of technology.’
‘Michael King - expertise in IP law.’
‘Assisted with a complex will construction point in relation to a potential charitable trust.’
‘Jonathan Forrester provided prompt, pragmatic and commercial advice and guidance throughout.’
‘The team is very strong in terms of specialist legal knowledge and commercial acumen.’
‘Aaron Moore and Jonathan Forrester are all excellent, hard-working lawyers who try their best for their clients in high-value complex disputes.’
Key clients
- BAM McCann JV
- Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry
- HSS Hire Service Group Limited
- Building Design Partnership Limited / The Wren Insurance Association
- JPI Media Ltd
- Northern Bank Limited t/a Danske Bank
- Tema Process BV
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.
Appointed by the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry to assist individuals wishing to contribute to the Inquiry and to take witness statements from them.
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; Aaron Moore; Michael King; Stuart Nevin