Cleaver Fulton Rankin is recognised as a leading firm in UK Legal Directory Rankings

Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been recognised for its commercial excellence and leading expertise in the Chambers UK Legal Directory 2021 guide, in its largest edition to date.

The firm has most notably been recognised across 19 practice areas in Northern Ireland, where the firm has been described as “incredible in terms of its commercial approach,” noting “a culture that is client-centric and upholds the highest professional standards.”

Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s expert multidisciplinary team of legal professionals have been recognised across their specialist practice areas, with 28 individual rankings.

By way of example, Jonathan Forrester, Managing Director, is praised by clients as “a master of litigation”, noting he “can work miracles in complex cases where others would struggle.”

Lisa Boyd, Director & Head of Procurement, has been recognised for her excellence in procurement law: “She’s commercially aware and rapidly grasps the issues in a case.” “Lisa is down to earth, well versed in the subject matter and accommodating.”

As a leading lawyer in Private Client, Michael Graham, Director & Head of Private Client, has been recognised as “undoubtedly one of the finest” noting his “huge efficiency, thoroughness, expertise, compassion and understanding.”

Chambers carry out comprehensive research into the top firms in Northern Ireland every year, assessing their technical legal ability; commercial vision and business understanding; diligence; depth of team; and professional conduct. Practice areas and individual lawyers are ranked based on the qualities of the lawyers within their team, and the effectiveness and capability of the department.

As part of this extensive research process, Cleaver Fulton Rankin extends its thanks to its clients for their continued support.