Cleaver Fulton Rankin Director Sinead Stewart Wins Professional Services Excellence Award at Women in Business NI Awards 2026
Sinead Stewart, has been presented with the Professional Services Excellence award at this years Women in Business NI Awards 2026, recognising women who consistently exceed expectations in a professional services environment.
Sinead is a Director in the Banking & Finance department at Cleaver Fulton Rankin, with over 19 years’ experience in her field. She also serves as joint Trainee Director, supporting the recruitment and development of the firm’s trainee solicitors.
A dual banking and real estate finance specialist, Sinead is widely recognised for combining technical excellence with strong commercial insight. Her leadership and commitment to client service set a benchmark for professionalism within the legal sector.
Recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500, Sinead is a trusted advisor and relationship lead for key banking clients. A role model in a traditionally male-dominated sector, she combines professional success with mentorship and wider community leadership.
Commenting on her win, Sinead adds:
“I am delighted to have won the Professional Services Excellence Award at this year’s Women in Business NI Awards. It was a privilege to be nominated alongside so many talented professionals. I would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists on their achievements. It is wonderful to see women from such a diverse range of professions being recognised for their contributions to our local community and economy.”
We also extend our congratulations to Sarah Lyle, Trainee Solicitor, who was a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category, and to the wider firm, as a finalist in Advancing Diversity in the Workplace
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