Public Procurement
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
About
Provided by Cleaver Fulton Rankin
The Procurement team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is led by Director, Patrick Fleming, who is supported by fellow Director, Anna McClimonds, Associate Director, Caroline Hannan, and Solicitor, Aidan McCarron.
The team has developed expertise in the area of public procurement particularly in the education and construction sectors. The team’s clients include a wealth of private sector clients, charitable organisations and leading public authorities in Northern Ireland. The team specialises in NI, UK & EU procurement rules; due diligence; drafting tender documentation including PQQs and ITTs; advising on and drafting procurement processes; defending procurement challenges; initiating procurement challenges; watching briefs; Freedom of Information; requests to monitor awarded contracts; tendering strategies; clarification; state aid; applications for early discovery; confidentiality rings; drafting terms and conditions of contract and judicial review. Director, Patrick Fleming, is also a member of the British Irish Commercial Bar Association and the Procurement Lawyers Association.
Chambers Review
Cleaver Fulton Rankin advises public sector organisations on contentious and non-contentious procurement issues. The firm receives a volume of work from private sector clients in energy, construction, pharmaceuticals and waste management.
Work Highlights
- Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been engaged by the Northern Ireland Housing Executiveto advise on procurement contracts relating to a planned maintenance scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are excellent at managing complex and sophisticated legal matters and providing advice."
"The team has knowledge of procurement regulations and the ability to call on the expertise of associates."
"The lawyers at Cleaver Fulton Rankin provided excellent service."
"They are excellent at managing complex and sophisticated legal matters and providing advice."
"The team has knowledge of procurement regulations and the ability to call on the expertise of associates."
"The lawyers at Cleaver Fulton Rankin provided excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Fleming advises contracting authorities and bidders on the full range of tendering challenges and regulatory compliance matters.
"Patrick is great. He is very good at thinking commercially about what the client needs, gets the job done on time, and keeps everyone happy."
"Patrick is an excellent professional in his field of expertise."
"Patrick understands, considers and responds to the risks and legal position with regards to the options facing the client in a proactive and excellent manner."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Northern Ireland
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