Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
Overview
From site selection to build-out to long-term operations, Davis Wright Tremaine supports every stage of data center development. Our integrated team blends energy, real estate, land use, environmental, communications, and technology capabilities to help clients deliver and scale data center platforms successfully.
We serve as a trusted partner to get the next generation of data centers up and running. We work with clients involved in all aspects of this effort—developers, technology providers, operators, lenders, and investors—to navigate the legal and operational complexities of siting, financing, building, leasing, powering, and operating data centers across the United States. Our work helps secure the global connectivity that links customers with applications, data, and AI across the globe.
Our Approach
Data center development brings together overlapping legal, regulatory, and operational demands that must be addressed in parallel. Our team is structured to provide project-managed and coordinated support across these areas, aligning legal strategy with our clients' teams to ensure efficient planning and execution on data center projects.
Our experience reflects this end-to-end approach. We advise on power procurement and interconnection for large-scale data center loads; support site acquisition, land use, permitting, and environmental review; structure connectivity and infrastructure agreements; and negotiate commercial arrangements that support operations and platform growth.
We also advise on technology systems and procurement within the data center environment, including agreements supporting cloud and AI infrastructure.
Our coordinated support across real estate, land use, construction, energy, connectivity, and operational considerations helps our clients deliver and scale data center platforms with confidence.
Areas of Focus
Our team advises clients in key areas across the full project lifecycle, including:
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