Data centers
Digital infrastructure for the cloud, AI and the data economy
The increasing digitalisation of the economy and society is driving a massive rise in the demand for high-performance data centers in Germany and Europe. Through its national data center strategy, the German government is bringing the expansion of sustainable, secure and high-performance data infrastructures into sharper focus for policymakers, the business community and investors.
Data centers are complex large-scale projects at the intersection of real estate, energy supply, technology and regulation. This is precisely where we come in: we provide our clients with comprehensive advice on the development, financing, implementation and operation of data centers – with an integrated legal approach, a practical focus and everything from a single source.
An overview of our services:
- Structuring and execution of land transactions
- Planning and building regulations law
- Environmental and emission control law
- Drafting of lease, tenancy and usage agreements
- Energy and infrastructure regulation, including grid connection and energy supply contracts
- Energy efficiency requirements and regulatory guidelines
- Waste heat utilisation
- Drafting of IT and outsourcing contracts
- Cloud and colocation agreements
- Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
- Funding opportunities in the context of data center strategy
Our Data center team comprises specialists from all areas of law who work together on an interdisciplinary basis. This ensures that we support transactions and project developments with a deep understanding of the industry’s specific characteristics, sensitive issues and challenges.
