TLT appoints second partner in two months to projects, infrastructure and construction team

National law firm TLT has appointed clean energy expert Madi Dacey as a partner in its projects, infrastructure and construction (PIC) team, adding to the firm’s future energy capabilities and enhancing its expertise in complex energy and infrastructure projects. Madi is the latest to join TLT's PIC team, following the appointment of Alexander Murdie as partner in September. 

Madi, who will be based in the firm’s Bristol office, joins from EY and is a transactional construction lawyer with a particular focus on future energy. With over 15 years' experience advising on major international projects, Madi has an in-depth understanding of the future energy landscape, bolstering the level of service provided to clients in this space.

Her practice focuses on leading on the drafting and negotiation of construction, operation, maintenance and asset management agreements for energy and infrastructure projects across a wide range of technologies including interconnectors, geothermal, biomass, solar, wind, battery storage, EV charging and tyre pyrolysis.

Madi’s extensive experience includes advising a major electric vehicle charging company on its installation contracts with multiple contractors UK-wide; drafting the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the UK’s first geothermal project; advising lenders on £100 million plus refinancings of portfolios of wind farms; and advising a large utility on the operation and maintenance contract for the converter station for its €1 billion interconnector.

At TLT, Madi will be working alongside partner Nick Pincott and the wider team supporting the growth and development of the firm’s construction expertise in the future energy sector. Madi’s appointment shortly follows the arrival of Alexander Murdie as partner in the PIC team, as well as other lateral hires contributing to the development of TLT’s future energy practice including structured finance partners Victoria Quek and Mike Kruger; regulatory partner Juliet Stradling; and real estate specialists and partners Joe Kelly and Nick Shenken.

Commenting on her appointment, Madi said: “The heightened global focus on net-zero targets means that investment in the development of clean energy projects continues to increase. I am thrilled to be joining a firm which recognises the importance of building a cross-practice future energy team to service this demand. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues and reconnecting with former colleagues to continue to deliver great results for clients.”

Simon Goss, partner and head of TLT’s PIC team added: “Madi’s arrival is a further major boost to TLT’s infrastructure offering and her specialist expertise will be a real asset to the broader PIC team. Together with the arrival of Alex Murdie in September, TLT is building an infrastructure offering equal to anyone in the market and gives us excellent strength in depth. 

“We look forward to working alongside Madi as we continue to strengthen our position as a leading adviser in all PIC’s market sectors.”