An associate at Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been shortlisted for a young leadership award.

Anna McClimonds has been shortlisted for the Young Leader of the Year Award, which will be handed out on Friday at Young Leaders NI’s sixth annual conference.

The award, sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills, recognises outstanding young professionals who have shown exceptional leadership skills.

Ms McClimonds said: “I am delighted to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award, which recognises young professionals locally in Northern Ireland in a leadership capacity.

“I am also really looking forward to attending the Herbert Smith Freehills Young Leaders NI’s sixth Annual Conference which is aimed at encouraging and inspiring leaders in Northern Ireland to share best practice and to learn from key speakers.”