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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

Education: Institutions

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

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Our Education team is led by Director, Michael Black. The team have a long history and strong reputation for providing a wide range of services in the education sector, encompassing areas of expertise such as employment, equality and business immigration law; construction law; procurement law; governance and child safeguarding; dispute resolution and mediation; property planning and environmental law; and data protection & freedom of information issues. 

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Education: Institutions - Northern Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Cleaver Fulton Rankin possesses expertise in all aspects of education law, including discrimination claims, governance reviews and employment matters. The team often assists educational clients in relation to property work, from procurement advice to preparing leases. The firm is active advising on data protection and freedom of information requirements under the law. Its clients include grammar schools, further education colleges, universities and specialist institutions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin acted for Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council on its proposed GBP10million grant to co-fund the construction and development of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

Strengths

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  • As well as having expertise in their areas, the staff are genuinely caring people who want the best for you.

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin offers prompt and efficient service.

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  • The firm's responsiveness and knowledge of our business set it apart.

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  • The team is quick to respond with balanced advice that weighs up risks and consequences. It's experience in the wider education sector means it is able to provide unique insights.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Black
    Michael Black

    Michael Black

    Michael Black leads the education department at Cleaver Fulton Rankin. He is an expert in the area of education law and is highly experienced in a myriad of issues including employment, governance and procurement.

    • Michael is consistently responsive and has significant knowledge of our business.

      Education: Institutions respondentUK

    • Michael really cares about the client and is someone who goes above and beyond.

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