Belfast-based firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has excelled in the rankings of the latest edition of the prestigious legal directory, Legal 500.

The commercial law firm is listed as one of a few “key players” among Northern Ireland practices.

It was ranked in the top Tier in three practice areas and in Tier 2 in a further nine areas. Eight directors have been rated “leading individuals”.

Jonathan Forrester, managing director of Cleaver Fulton Rankin, welcomed the firm’s strong performance.

Mr Forrester added: “Whilst we celebrate our 125th anniversary we are determined to maintain our steady strategic development of recent years.

“These results provide further evidence that Cleaver Fulton Rankin is a firm with industry-leading expertise. Our continual focus on our client and a strong commercial awareness has helped drive our growth our business in recent years. Personal recommendations for so many of our directors and solicitors as well as top rankings in so many areas reflect our on-going dedication and commitment to focusing on the client and our legal service.”