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Insight | Thought Leadership

Data Centers Unlocked: What's New and What Matters

Explore the key issues and legal considerations related to data centers, including financing, tax, design, power and operations.
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The exponential growth of AI and digital transformation is driving unprecedented demand for data centers. With unmatched expertise across real estate, IT, energy, finance, tax, and regulatory domains, our integrated, cross-practice team advises developers and investors throughout the data center lifecycle. We deliver strategic, future-ready solutions across regional, local, and cross-border projects—ensuring commercial success in this mission-critical infrastructure sector.

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Insight | Recorded Webinar
Data Center Financing in Asia Pacific
Discover the latest trends and developments in data center financing across Asia Pacific, along with key financing structures and critical issues for lenders.
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News | Press Coverage
Data Centers in Poland Attract Investor Interest
Interest in Poland as a place to locate data centers is growing and will be further strengthened by administrative restrictions on such investments introduced by other countries.
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AI’s M&A Moment: A Discussion on Navigating Innovation, Investment and Legal Complexity with Baker McKenzie’s Derek Liu
Derek offers a clear and compelling framework for understanding the AI ecosystem, dividing it into three layers: infrastructure, LLMs and applications
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises on the Carve-out and Listing of NTT DC REIT, a Stabilised Data Center Platform
Baker McKenzie acted on the carve out, acquisition and financing of the data center assets.
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Baker McKenzie Advises GIP on Its Partnership With CP Group and True IDC to Enhance Thailand's Data Center Infrastructure
This deal is a testament to the attractiveness of the Thai market for global investors.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Leading Digital Infrastructure Advisor with Three Awards at the TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025
These awards cement the Firm's leadership in high-stakes, transformative digital infrastructure transactions.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises ARCH Capital on its Strategic Data Centre Transaction
Baker McKenzie represented ARCH Capital, an Asia Pacific real estate-focused private equity firm, on Digital Halo's acquisition of a seed asset in Manila, Philippines.
News | Deal Announcement
 Baker McKenzie Advises Colt Technology Services on the Sale of Eight European Data Centers
A cross-practice team advised Colt on this strategic divestment.
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Baker McKenzie Advises ESR Group on the Successful Final Closing of ESR Data Centre Fund I
The Firm also acted as lead counsel for the fund in all of its downstream data center investments across Asia.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Named APAC Law Firm of the Year for Fund Formation at the PERE Awards
This highly prestigious award is a testament to Baker McKenzie's established reputation, track record and strong client relationships in the region.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Acts for Ooredoo Group on its Strategic Partnership with Iron Mountain
Ooredoo Group's landmark strategic partnership will see Iron Mountain take a minority equity stake in Ooredoo’s carrier-neutral data centre company, MENA Digital Hub.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Gulf Data Hub on Strategic Partnership with KKR to Expand One of the Largest Independent Data Center Platforms in the Middle East
The transaction marks a defining moment in the growth journey of GDH and the first data center investment for KKR in the Middle East.
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Firm rankings

  • Digital Infrastructure Legal Advisor of the Year (Volume & Value), TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025

  • Digital Infrastructure M&A Deal of the Year, TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025

  • Digital Infrastructure Equity Deal of the Year, TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025

  • Law Firm of the Year (Fund Formation): APAC, Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) Global Awards 2024

  • Band 1 | TMT Chambers Global 2025

  • Band 1 | Global Real Estate - Chambers Global 2025

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