Sinead Stewart, a director at Cleaver Fulton Rankin, received the Professional Services Excellence award at the Women in Business NI Awards 2026.

Stewart works in the banking and finance department at the Belfast-based firm. She has more than 19 years of experience in the field. She also acts as joint trainee director, handling recruitment and development of trainee solicitors.

Her expertise covers banking and real estate finance.

Stewart expressed delight at winning the award and noted the privilege of nomination alongside other professionals. She congratulated all winners and finalists for their contributions to the local community and economy.

Sarah Lyle, a trainee solicitor at the firm, reached the finalist stage in the Apprentice of the Year category. Cleaver Fulton Rankin was a finalist for the Advancing Diversity in the Workplace award.