Clifford Chance‘s practice works across the digital infrastructure and data centre sectors on financing, construction and co-location agreements, as well as in relation to policy and regulation issues. Global data centre projects and satellite projects are also key areas of focus of the team, as well as blockchain and fintech matters. It also handles M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions in the TMT sector, which are key practitioner Jamie McLaren's areas of expertise. Stella Cramer heads up the practice and is known for her experience in digital infrastructure and data centre matters. Lena Ng is a financial regulatory expert with specialisms in fintech and digital assets, in particular. Thomas England is at the forefront of debt financings in the data centre sector. David Olds transferred to the Hong Kong office, and continues to work closely with the Singapore team.
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‘Strong team of experienced lawyers who have an excellent domestic and cross-border outlook and the ability to simplify complex matters.’
‘Lena Ng is an excellent lawyer who is completely solution-orientated and can simplify complex matters.'
- 'Yaru Chia is super accessible and helpful and has very strong regulatory background - a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Yondr Group
- Partioron
Work highlights
Advised Yondr Group on the international aspects of its more than $900m debt financing for the construction and initial operation of the company's 98MW hyperscale data centre which is part of a larger data centre development in Johor, Malaysia.
Advised Partioron on its $60m Series B fundraising round.
Advised the client on its $100m investment in Klook.
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Practice head
Stella Cramer
Other key lawyers
Jamie McLaren; Lena Ng; Thomas England; Yaru Chia