Real Estate Litigation
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About
Provided by Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Cleaver Fulton Rankin was instructed by a property developer to defend in High Court proceedings initiated by owners of a property adjoining the client’s development site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cleaver Fulton Rankin has an excellent team with a wide range of expertise over a diverse scope of work areas."
"Cleaver Fulton Rankin has an excellent team with a wide range of expertise over a diverse scope of work areas."
Notable Practitioners
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 very able practitioner."
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.
"Aaron Moore is technically excellent with strong interpersonal skills."
"Aaron is great at offering solutions which precisely meet our needs."
"Aaron has a fine eye for detail."
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 Fleming is helpful, knowledgeable and able to engage effectively with a range of organisations and personalities."
Rachael Gamble is an associate known for her work on a variety of real estate disputes including adverse possession claims, lease disputes and damages claims.
"Rachael is skilled in understanding and meeting client needs."
Stuart Nevin is a well-regarded associate who advises on disputes concerning vacant possession and title issues, among other cases.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
Northern Ireland
Members
Provided by Cleaver Fulton Rankin
Anna McClimonds
Jack Hull
Head of Department
Michael King
Rachael Gamble