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The legal challenges facing data centers are unique. Our team of 100+ advisors are fully immersed in the sector, not only understanding the legal issues but also having a deep understanding of the data center market. With extensive experience working with developers, operators, hyperscalers, and other enterprise end-users, as well as energy and connectivity service providers, we offer a full-service global offering.

How can we support you?

• advising on data center development, acquisition and investment
• negotiating colocation, service, and customer agreements
• supporting hyperscaler, operator, and enterprise requirements
• managing energy, connectivity, and operational arrangements
• coordinating multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions

As the demands for connectivity continue to increase at a speed, we are reliant on the networks and infrastructure being in place to enable this connectivity, including wireless, fiber optic, and sub-sea cables. As these evolve, so too do the regulatory regimes, and concerns around cybersecurity and national security have also heightened.

We are one of only a handful of law firms with in-depth experience in telecommunications, with major U.S., UK, and international telecommunications practices and specialist lawyers in subsea and interconnectivity.

How can we support you?

• advising on telecommunications transactions and strategic investment
• supporting the development of wireless, fiber optic, and subsea infrastructure
• helping you address regulatory, cybersecurity, and national security requirements
• structuring joint ventures and commercial partnerships
• providing coordinated cross-border support on complex projects

The increase in network traffic and data usage, and the subsequent challenges around coverage, bandwidth, and latency, have resulted in a surge in the installation of telecoms towers and masts globally. Legislation is also evolving to tackle increasing environmental and ESG concerns surrounding the industry.

How can we support you?

• advising on tower and mast portfolio acquisitions and disposals
• supporting site development, management, and operational arrangements
• helping you address telecoms regulation and code-related issues
• managing contentious matters and portfolio disputes
• advising on ESG and regulatory developments

• advising a global automotive manufacturer on its response to regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions
• supporting a special committee of a publicly listed multinational in connection with whistleblower allegations affecting its consolidated financial statements
• conducting an internal investigation for a global manufacturing group into data misreporting across 13 countries
• leading multiple investigations for a global professional services firm into partner misconduct, including allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
• advising a defense sector client on export control-related internal investigations involving subsidiaries in Mainland China, with potential implications for U.S. and EU trade. One investigation required close coordination with the client’s compliance teams in the U.S., UK, Sweden, Belgium and China