Data Centers and Energy Intensive Infrastructure
Projects with high energy demands such as data centers, AI infrastructure, semiconductor fabrication plants, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other hyperscale and energy intensive developments are faced with a unique set of legal and regulatory challenges. With a team of lawyers who have significant experience with infrastructure and energy intensive industries across the globe, we provide legal support across the lifecycle of these energy intensive projects, with a particular focus on energy access, infrastructure development, and operational readiness. We work closely with clients to address the foundational issues of power procurement, site viability, and entitlement strategy, ensuring that projects are positioned for long-term success.
Our work spans the full range of development and operational needs. We assist with real estate acquisition, zoning, permitting, and environmental review, as well as the negotiation of construction and engineering contracts tailored to complex, mission-critical energy intensive facilities. On the financial side, we advise on structuring investments, joint ventures, and other capital arrangements that align with project goals and risk profiles. Once operational, we support clients with service agreements, regulatory compliance, and energy reporting obligations.
As technologies and regulatory frameworks evolve, we help clients plan for what is ahead—whether that involves integrating renewable energy, preparing for AI-driven workloads, or responding to changing environmental standards. Our goal is to provide legal insight that supports both immediate project execution and long-term strategic planning across a range of power-intensive industries.
Chambers and Partners
Ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Construction in Australia, 2026
Ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Real Estate in Australia, 2026
Ranked by Chambers UK for Construction: Contentious in London, 2026
Ranked by Chambers UK for Construction: Non-contentious in London, 2026
Ranked by Chambers UK for Real Estate: £50-150 Million, 2026
Ranked by Chambers USA for Construction in Pennsylvania, 2025
Ranked by Chambers USA for Construction in Tennessee, 2025
Ranked by Chambers USA for Real Estate in Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds, 2025
Ranked by Chambers USA for Real Estate in South Carolina, 2025
Ranked by Chambers USA for Real Estate in Washington, 2025
Ranked by Chambers Global for Construction in United Arab Emirates, 2025
Legal 500
Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for Construction (Including Construction Litigation), 2025
Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for Energy Regulation: Electric Power, 2025
Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for Environment: Regulatory, 2025
Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for Environment: Transactional, 2025
Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for Real Estate, 2025
Other Recognitions
Ranked Tier 1 by Best Law Firms® for Real Estate Law, 2026
Ranked Tier 1 by Best Law Firms® for Land Use and Zoning Law, 2026
