Top construction lawyer 'looking forward' to joining UK law firm as Belfast partner amid Northern Ireland growth
Nuala Maguire joins TLT’s national Projects, Infrastructure and Construction team, enhancing the firm’s UK-wide growth and capabilities in Northern Ireland
Award-winning UK law firm TLT has hired a Belfast-based partner in its national Projects, Infrastructure and Construction (PIC) team in response to growing client demand.
Nuala Maguire will play a key role in supporting TLT's national expansion, while also enhancing the firm’s offering in Northern Ireland.
Joining from Eversheds Sutherland Northern Ireland, where she was a partner in the Construction and Projects team. Maguire brings more than 14 years of experience advising clients in both the public and private sectors on all aspects of construction law.
Her practice focuses on providing advice throughout the life cycle of construction and infrastructure projects, from procurement and contract negotiation to dispute avoidance and resolution.
In addition to her professional achievements, Maguire is also the chair of Women in Property Northern Ireland and has worked closely with the Federation of Master Builders, adapting contracts for the Northern Ireland market and delivering seminars on legislative changes.
Maguire will work closely with new partner Jonathan O’Hagan in the Real Estate team, creating synergies across real estate and project finance, supporting TLT’s expanding service offering in Northern Ireland.
Simon Goss, partner and head of Projects, Infrastructure and Construction at TLT, said: "TLT is advising at the heart of infrastructure projects and investment in transport, defence, communications and energy across the UK. Nuala’s appointment strengthens our geographic reach and our sector expertise in critical infrastructure and development particularly in relation to data centre development, a subject very much in the news following the announcement of a multi-billion pound investment in the UK as an AI superpower.
"Nuala’s experience and deep understanding of the sector will be invaluable as we continue to expand our service and support our clients’ growing needs. We’re delighted to welcome Nuala to our team."
Nuala added: "This is a dynamic time for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The industry is experiencing significant shifts with a growing emphasis on sustainability, innovative technologies and resilient infrastructure. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help TLT’s clients navigate challenges and opportunities ahead, preparing them for what comes next."