Global digital infrastructure lawyers for data centers, telecoms, cloud, and networks—supporting transactions, investment, and regulation.
Our world today is undeniably digital. Disruptive technologies are developing at a pace, resulting in an increasing demand for connectivity globally. This demand is dependent on the digital infrastructure being in place and maintained to support an evolving and increasingly complex ecosystem.
Our Digital Infrastructure sub-sector advises a wide range of clients involved in the development, financing, operation, and use of the critical infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.
We focus on data centers, cloud infrastructure, connectivity and telecoms, fiber and networks, and the platforms and systems that enable modern technology and AI‑driven businesses to operate and scale. Our work spans complex transactions, investment, planning and development, regulation, contractual frameworks, and disputes, reflecting the full lifecycle of digital infrastructure projects.
We provide a distinct blend of specialist legal advice and industry knowledge, which has evolved in line with the sector’s needs, covering the full spectrum of legal disciplines across three key areas — networks & connectivity, data centers, and towers and sites.
As infrastructure, technology, and regulation continue to converge, we support clients on high-value, business-critical projects where resilience, scalability, and regulatory certainty are essential to long-term success.
How can we support you?
- advising on complex transactions, investments, and joint ventures across digital infrastructure assets
- supporting the planning, development, and delivery of data centers, networks, fiber, towers, and related infrastructure
- helping you meet regulatory, licensing, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- structuring and negotiating commercial agreements and operational frameworks
- managing disputes, project risk, and cross-border challenges on business-critical projects
As infrastructure, technology, and regulation converge, we support clients on high-value, business-critical projects where resilience, scalability, and regulatory certainty are essential to long-term success. With a global team and deep sector insight, we deliver coordinated, cross-border advice wherever you operate.
Our digital infrastructure capabilities
The legal challenges facing data centers are unique. Our team of 100+ advisors are fully immersed in the sector, not only understanding the legal issues but also having a deep understanding of the data center market. With extensive experience working with developers, operators, hyperscalers, and other enterprise end-users, as well as energy and connectivity service providers, we offer a full-service global offering.
How can we support you?
- advising on data center development, acquisition and investment
- negotiating colocation, service, and customer agreements
- supporting hyperscaler, operator, and enterprise requirements
- managing energy, connectivity, and operational arrangements
- coordinating multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions
As the demands for connectivity continue to increase at a speed, we are reliant on the networks and infrastructure being in place to enable this connectivity, including wireless, fiber optic, and sub-sea cables. As these evolve, so too do the regulatory regimes, and concerns around cybersecurity and national security have also heightened.
We are one of only a handful of law firms with in-depth experience in telecommunications, with major U.S., UK, and international telecommunications practices and specialist lawyers in subsea and interconnectivity.
How can we support you?
- advising on telecommunications transactions and strategic investment
- supporting the development of wireless, fiber optic, and subsea infrastructure
- helping you address regulatory, cybersecurity, and national security requirements
- structuring joint ventures and commercial partnerships
- providing coordinated cross-border support on complex projects
The increase in network traffic and data usage, and the subsequent challenges around coverage, bandwidth, and latency, have resulted in a surge in the installation of telecoms towers and masts globally. Legislation is also evolving to tackle increasing environmental and ESG concerns surrounding the industry.
How can we support you?
- advising on tower and mast portfolio acquisitions and disposals
- supporting site development, management, and operational arrangements
- helping you address telecoms regulation and code-related issues
- managing contentious matters and portfolio disputes
- advising on ESG and regulatory developments
- advising a global automotive manufacturer on its response to regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions
- supporting a special committee of a publicly listed multinational in connection with whistleblower allegations affecting its consolidated financial statements
- conducting an internal investigation for a global manufacturing group into data misreporting across 13 countries
- leading multiple investigations for a global professional services firm into partner misconduct, including allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
- advising a defense sector client on export control-related internal investigations involving subsidiaries in Mainland China, with potential implications for U.S. and EU trade. One investigation required close coordination with the client’s compliance teams in the U.S., UK, Sweden, Belgium and China
Winner of “Law Firm of the Year – Deals & Transactions” at The Tech Capital Global Awards 2026
“Eversheds demonstrate a deep understanding of not only our sector but of the needs, objectives, and history of our company, which ensures their advice and service is grounded in commercial realities."
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