The new trainees are Rebecca Cargill, who completed her legal studies at Ulster University; Rachael Orr, an alumna of the University of St Andrews and the University of Law; and Ross Gallagher, Peter Lockhart and Oliver Hamilton, who each studied law at Queen’s University Belfast.

They will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills across a range of legal practice areas during the two-year trainee solicitor programme.

Aaron Moore, Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s trainee director, said: “We are pleased to welcome our five new trainee solicitors to our growing team. Each year we receive a huge number of applications to our trainee solicitor programme so we congratulate Oliver, Rebecca, Ross, Rachael and Peter on this exceptional achievement.

“Our new trainees have already proven to be excellent additions to our firm, showing impressive commitment to our team, excellent client service, and sound legal knowledge. We are delighted to have them on board as they embark on the first stage of their legal careers with us.”