The department has welcomed associate director Orla Kelly, a specialist planning and environmental law solicitor with over 10 years’ experience advising a wide range of clients on complex matters across the sector. The team has been further strengthened by the appointment of solicitor Peter Lockhart, who qualified into the department after successfully completing Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s trainee solicitor programme.

Brendan Martyn, director & head of planning & environment at Cleaver Fulton Rankin, said: “From an already commanding and market-dominant position, the further expansion of our team of dedicated planning and environmental law specialists reflects Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s strong commitment to this area of practice, and the ever-increasing depth and breadth of expertise we offer within the Northern Ireland market. 

“At a time when progress can face many challenges, our team is more available than ever to support clients in navigating and overcoming those complexities.”