Datacenters

Covington has represented numerous data center providers and colocation services customers on complex – and often “first-of-a-kind” projects – in multiple jurisdictions.

Our team, with deep expertise in digital infrastructure and clean energy, excels in navigating the complex lifecycle of datacenter investments. From project development to operations and disposal, we blend technology insight, public policy prowess, and regulatory knowledge with a proven track record of advising on datacenter investment and operation, ensuring unparalleled proficiency in datacenters.

Covington is uniquely positioned to support clients with building, procuring, developing and operating significant digital infrastructure and sustainable energy projects across multiple jurisdictions. With a deep bench of lawyers and advisors who have extensive experience in project development and finance transactions, in the U.S. and Europe and also with extensive experience in the Middle East and Africa, Covington excels in navigating complex regulatory environments and engaging with government stakeholders to ensure successful datacenter project outcomes. Our team is adept at handling strategic partnerships, corporate transactions, and commercial contracts in the tech and digital infrastructure space, ensuring that projects are developed and executed with precision and compliance.

Moreover, Covington’s expertise extends to critical areas such as trade controls, national security, supply chain security, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies. We provide comprehensive support in navigating data privacy regulations, sustainability requirements, and antitrust risks, ensuring that clients remain compliant with ever-evolving global standards. Our collaborative culture and multidisciplinary approach enable us to deliver integrated solutions that address companies’ internal requirements, transactional aspects, regulatory challenges, and public policy considerations, making us a trusted advisor in helping clients achieve their sustainability and growth objectives.

Covington harnesses a unique blend of global, multi-disciplinary expertise and practical experience, guiding hyperscalers, investors, developers and operators through the complexities of the expanding datacenter market. With a track record of advising on pioneering projects for developers, lenders, investors, and hyperscalers, our team excels across the full spectrum of digital infrastructure challenges—from development to operation, clean energy integration, and navigating the intricate web of transactional, policy, and regulatory landscapes.

Our multidisciplinary team has deep expertise across the full spectrum of datacenters legal services, including: