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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

Real Estate Litigation

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The Real Estate Litigation department at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is led by Managing Director, Jonathan Forrester. The team represents a broad Real Estate Litigation practice having acted on behalf of a diverse range of clients from local, national and multinational companies to property developers and commercial tenants.

Managing Director, Jonathan Forrester and Directors, Aaron Moore and Michael King are trained mediators, having completed the Institute of Professional Legal Studies Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training Course. Associate Directors, Rachael Gamble and Maria McNally are also accredited mediators and 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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Real Estate Litigation - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a prominent team undertaking a variety of real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant issues, adverse possession claims and breach of covenant cases. The firm acts on high-profile and complex matters for private individuals, developers, large corporates and financial institutions, among other clients. It has a deep industry-specific understanding of the banking sector, with additional expertise in acting for retail and energy clients. It is noted for its handling of alternative dispute resolution, offering a number of experienced mediators.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin represented a global insurance company with a dispute concerning 17 apartments in Castlerock, NI, regarding negligence under various insurance policies.

Strengths

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin offers bespoke, one-to-one service.

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  • They have a range of specialisms available. They are experienced. It's a great relationship. They're a very good team. They take time to understand the challenge. They go wide before narrowing in.

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  • They have a very good understanding of the energy market and issues north and south of the border. They're highly professional and responsive. They're technically excellent and commercial in approach.

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin have a very strong client and knowledge base. They have a very experienced and knowledgeable team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Forrester
    Jonathan Forrester

    Jonathan Forrester

    Jonathan Forrester is managing director of Cleaver Fulton Rankin. He handles disputes pertaining to commercial leases and development projects, as well as liability claims for social housing, retail and sports sector clients. He is also adept at assisting with cases involving applications before the Lands Tribunal.

    • Jonathan is a brilliant property litigator.

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    • He is probably the best lawyer in Northern Ireland. He is excellent. He works very hard. He is extremely diligent and competent. He's a very good person to lead the firm.

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    • Jonathan Forrester is the linchpin of the company.

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    • Jonathan Forrester is an excellent lawyer. He is client-friendly.

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  • Aaron Moore
    Aaron Moore

    Aaron Moore

    Aaron Moore regularly acts on behalf of clients operating in a range of sectors including telecommunications, agriculture and retail. He has experience handling various real estate disputes, including breach of covenant, professional negligence and dilapidations claims.

    • He is responsive and presents all the options in complex matters in a clear and digestible format. He's very commercial in his approach. He keeps the clients' best interests to the fore at all times.

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    • Aaron is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Aaron Moore knows his stuff. He is very user-friendly. Aaron is someone you want on your team. He is also very commercially astute.

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  • Patrick Fleming
    Patrick Fleming

    Patrick Fleming

    Patrick Fleming represents clients in a wide range of property disputes, including landlord and tenant cases and adverse possession claims. He has strong expertise in property cases relating to the utilities sector.

    • Patrick is very experienced and responsive.

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    • Patrick Fleming is the go-to adviser for a number of very large clients. He deals with larger disputes. He is very well respected. He's a competent lawyer.

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    • Patrick Fleming is an excellent lawyer. He is client-friendly.

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  • Rachael Gamble
    Rachael Gamble

    Rachael Gamble

    Rachael Gamble is an associate known for her work on a variety of real estate disputes. Such work includes adverse possession claims, lease disputes and damages claims, as well as litigation regarding structural defects.

    • Rachael is very, very strong with private client work. She is a very strong litigator. She's client-conscious. Rachael is very, very capable.

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    • She is excellent at bridging the gap between client and counsel.

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    • Rachael's legal acumen and organisational skills were exceptional. We always felt we were in safe hands.

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    • Rachael Gamble is very strong. She is a very clear communicator.

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    • Her expertise is clear and she really advises brilliantly. She cares about the client and goes above and beyond to give support.

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  • Stuart Nevin
    Stuart Nevin

    Stuart Nevin

    Stuart Nevin is a well-regarded associate who advises clients across a range of industries that includes property developers and public bodies. His work involves disputes concerning vacant possession and title issues, among other cases.

    • Stuart is extremely diligent with clients. He is good at suggesting solutions. He offers excellent problem solving.

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    • Stuart Nevin is a very astute commercial lawyer. He has a niche in property litigation.

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