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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

Professional Negligence

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The Professional Negligence team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is led by Director, Aaron Moore. The team represents a broad Professional Negligence practice having acted on behalf of a diverse range of clients from local, national and multinational companies to individuals. The team has built a niche practice defending “etridge” style claims on behalf of financial institutions when borrowers and guarantors have claimed undue influence and duress on the enforcement of security. The team also act on behalf of financial institutions in pursuing valuers who had provided negligent valuations which the financial institution relied upon prior to lending. The vast experience of Directors Aaron Moore, Patrick Fleming, and Anna McClimonds have amassed in Construction has led them to develop a repuation as experts in advising on Professional Negligence actions against industry professionals such as Architects and Surveyors. Directors, Patrick Fleming and Aaron Moore have completed the RICS Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry and are qualified Adjudicators. 

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Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a claimant-focused practice that advises a range of clients from financial institutions to private individuals. The firm pursues claims against solicitors, architects and other construction professionals. The team is adept at ADR, with particular knowledge of mediation work, and is also experienced in insolvency procedures.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin acted on behalf of HSBC Bank in a professional negligence action against a firm of local solicitors relating to property at a business park over which the bank has security.

Strengths

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin has good litigators.

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  • They are extremely professional and well resourced. The team are extremely diligent with clients, good at suggesting solutions and excellent at problem solving.

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  • The firm stands out for its high quality, client focus and strong tactics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Aaron Moore
    Aaron Moore

    Aaron Moore

    Aaron Moore regularly pursues claims against construction professionals and solicitors, acting on behalf of financial institutions and private individuals.

    • In relation to construction work, Aaron Moore is probably one of the best lawyers in Belfast.

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    • Aaron is incredibly knowledgeable in the construction field and really brings practical advice and experience to his clients.

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    • Aaron has an encyclopedic knowledge of construction disputes and construction law.

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    • He is very strong and tactical.

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