Ms Hanna has joined the firm from DWF, where she led the Irish finance and restructuring team. She brings over a decade of experience handling large corporate deals with cross-border elements, acting for large corporates to SMEs, private developers, banks and governmental bodies.

Her work to date has included advising on real estate financing transactions in Belfast, the financing aspects of some notable mergers and acquisitions and project financing of numerous clean energy projects.

Her arrival strengthens TLT’s financial services offering as one of the few firms in Belfast to have two tri-qualified banking partners (Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales) at a time of increasing demand for complex and commercially focused banking and financing advice.

Ms Maguire has joined the firm’s projects, infrastructure and construction (PIC) team from Eversheds Sutherland Northern Ireland.

With over 14 years’ experience advising on major commercial, energy, healthcare and data centre projects across Northern Ireland, Ireland and in Europe, she will play a key role in enhancing TLT’s future energy, infrastructure and public sector capabilities.

Ms Maguire is also chair of Women in Property Northern Ireland and a recognised thought leader in the sector.

The firm previously announced the appointment of Mr O’Hagan, who brings commercial real estate and energy experience to its real estate team.

Joining from DWF’s Dublin office, he brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, corporate and finance transactions. His practice includes advising on cross-border deals and supporting major energy projects.

He is qualified in Ireland, England and Wales and Northern Ireland and will contribute to TLT’s all-Ireland offering and help meet growing client demand for cross-jurisdictional real estate expertise.

Commenting on the appointments, Katharine Kimber, TLT partner and head of location in Northern Ireland, said: “Orla, Nuala and Jonathan are exceptional lawyers with reputations that speak for themselves.

“Their arrival sends a clear message to the market: we’re investing in the best talent in Northern Ireland to deliver outstanding results for our clients, support them in unlocking new opportunities and prepare them for what comes next.

“We’re delighted to welcome them to TLT.”