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Data centers and infrastructure lawyers
Having grown and transformed remarkably over the past decade with the increasing volume of digital data and the emergence of cloud computing, the demand for data processing capacity is greater than ever. Today, data centers are largely purpose-built and can range from small-scale co-location centers to expansive hyperscale facilities that require substantial land and infrastructure.
Our team of lawyers has considerable practical experience in guiding businesses, helping them navigate the complex web of regulations governing data centers, including zoning laws, environmental regulations, intellectual property protection, data privacy requirements and energy efficiency standards. For instance, our team advised lenders on the first ever green loan and the first sustainability-linked loan that was used to finance data center developments in Japan.
With our global network of lawyers with deep sector experience, our clients have come to depend on us to develop strategies to minimize potential risks and liabilities, and to establish secure and compliant facilities that meet their operational needs and are fit for the future.
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Japan's first ever green loan
Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Crédit Agricole CIB on their provision of a loan facility to AirTrunk. The loan facility was the first data center green loan in Japan and will be used to finance the development of Airtrunk’s newest hyperscale data center in Tokyo.
Japan's first ever sustainability-linked loan
Represented Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and MUFG Bank on their provision of a sustainability linked loan for hyperscale data center specialist, AirTrunk, that set several industry benchmarks.
Japan's first ever green loan
Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Crédit Agricole CIB on their provision of a loan facility to AirTrunk. The loan facility was the first data center green loan in Japan and will be used to finance the development of Airtrunk’s newest hyperscale data center in Tokyo.
Japan's first ever sustainability-linked loan
Represented Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and MUFG Bank on their provision of a sustainability linked loan for hyperscale data center specialist, AirTrunk, that set several industry benchmarks.
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Gerald Fujii
Partner | Tokyo
Naoki Ueyama
Partner | Tokyo
Guan Feng Chen
Consultant | Singapore
Polly Chu
Partner | Hong Kong
Shintaro Imazu
Associate | Tokyo
Chau Hwei Lee
Partner | Singapore
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