Legal Advisory for the Data Center Industry
The data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, and data center development projects are complex ventures requiring legal assistance across multiple practice areas. At Hjort, we have the necessary breadth and expertise to assist throughout the entire process – from early project development to fully established operations and sale.
Comprehensive Advisory for Developers and Investors
With our expertise in real estate law, renewable energy, tax, and transactions, we offer seamless solutions for data center developers, investors, and owners. We understand the commercial drivers and challenges, delivering efficient advisory services throughout the entire process of establishing, operating, buying, and selling data centers.
Complex Projects Require Multidisciplinary Expertise
Data center projects typically involve complex structures and various regulatory frameworks. Our team coordinates assistance across practice areas to ensure progress and successful project realization. We assist with:
- Regulatory matters and authority contact in the energy sector
- Grid connection
- Real estate acquisition, property development, zoning and building matters, and related authority contact
- Financing, investment models, financing structures, and project financing
- Turnkey contracts for data centers and associated infrastructure
- Transactions, M&A, joint ventures, and ownership structuring
- Tax, tax-optimal ownership structures, and incentive schemes
- Negotiation and drafting of agreements, including for purchase/sale, power purchase agreements (PPAs), shareholders’ agreements, collaboration agreements, data center services agreements, and more
- Compliance, security, and data privacy
Legal Services for the Data Center Industry
From entrepreneurs, management, and investors to holding companies on the ownership side, through property acquisition and energy connection, to turnkey construction and delivery of data center services – we have the overview and expertise to assist at every stage.
Our expertise:
Real Estate Acquisition and Land Owner Agreements
Legal assistance with purchase, sale, and structuring of real estate transactions, including joint ventures and collaboration agreements.
Zoning and Building Matters
Zoning processes, development agreements, and ongoing follow-up of building matters.
Property Law
Establishment and negotiation of ground leases, easements, and rights of way.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Negotiation and assistance with entering into both physical and financial power purchase agreements.
Grid Connection and Grid Regulation
Assistance with grid connection applications and advisory on regulatory requirements.
Establishment of Ownership Structures and SPV Companies
Structuring of holding companies and project companies with optimal tax and corporate structure.
Shareholders' Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Collaboration Agreements
Negotiation and drafting of collaboration agreements between owners and investors.
Capital Raising and Financing
Assistance with debt and equity financing, including negotiation with investors.
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate or Shares in Companies
Transaction assistance throughout the entire process from planning to completion.
Due Diligence and Negotiation Support
Thorough investigations and active negotiation support.
Tax and VAT Optimization
Optimal structures for operations, reorganizations, and sale.
Contact Us
We assist data center developers, investors, and owners with legal advisory throughout the project’s entire lifecycle. Contact us for a no-obligation conversation about how we can assist your data center project.
