Securing the right location is crucial for data center development. We advise on site acquisition, leasing, zoning, land use approvals, infrastructure development, and regulatory compliance. Our team also helps mitigate environmental risks and secure necessary permits, including those under laws such as the Clean Air Act and state sustainability mandates.

Data centers have unique energy and environmental considerations, from energy consumption to water cooling systems. We provide guidance on carbon neutrality initiatives, energy procurement agreements (PPAs), load interconnection infrastructure and agreements, renewable energy integration and microgrids, utility contracts, and water usage rights.

Building a data center requires careful planning and execution. We advise on construction contracts, financing, and dispute resolution. Our experience includes working with general contractors, engineers, and architects to manage risk, control costs, and ensure timely project completion.

Fundraising for data centers requires strategic structuring to attract investment and mitigate risk. We advise sponsors, investors, and operators on capital raises, fund formation, and structuring joint ventures for financing development and expansion. Our team addresses regulatory considerations, conducts due diligence on assets and operators, and structures investment vehicles to align with market trends and investor priorities. Whether through private equity funds, infrastructure investments, or strategic partnerships, we help clients secure capital to scale data center operations.

As demand for data centers grows, so does investment in the sector. We advise clients on buying, selling, and investing in data centers through joint ventures and real estate investment trusts (REITs). We conduct due diligence, structure financing, and negotiate agreements to maximize value and minimize risk.

Data centers facilitate mission-critical technology services, requiring careful contract structuring for colocation, managed services, and cloud computing. We advise on technology licensing, service-level agreements (SLAs), artificial intelligence and Internet of Things integrations, and cross-border data transfers. Our experience helps clients protect their intellectual property and maximize operational efficiency.

We advise on protecting, managing, and enforcing intellectual property (IP) rights for data-driven operations. Our IP lawyers help clients protect proprietary technologies, trade secrets, and artificial intelligence-driven innovations within data center environments. Additionally, we counsel on IP enforcement, infringement risks, and brand protection to ensure the security and value of proprietary assets.

Data centers are prime targets for cyber threats, making security and compliance top priorities. We help clients navigate cybersecurity risks, including national security restrictions such as sanctions and the U.S. Department of Justice Sensitive Data rule, as well as data protection laws like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our team advises on cybersecurity risk assessments, incident preparedness and planning, hardware and software supply-chain security, data breach response, vendor compliance, and adherence to security requirements in government contracts, helping to ensure best practices for securing sensitive data.

Operating a data center requires skilled personnel, from IT professionals to security teams. We help clients with workforce-related issues, including implementing preventive practices and managing litigation related to employee classification, protection of proprietary information, wage-and-hour compliance, workplace safety, union organizing, and labor negotiations. Our team also advises on global workforce mobility and contractor agreements. 

We assist clients in structuring robust supply chain frameworks, from hardware procurement to vendor agreements. Our team guides on procurement contracts, logistics, risk mitigation, and redundancy planning to ensure operational resilience. We also address international trade issues, regulatory compliance, and disruptions related to geopolitical risks.