Over recent years we have seen infrastructure funds begin to focus on digital infrastructure as a distinct asset class, increasingly diversifying and specializing in fiber/broadband investments, data centers and other cable/satellite opportunities.

Accelerated by the global pandemic, this trend has been brought sharply into focus and is expected to increase due to the growth of smart, sustainable cities; the shift towards remote working; increased connectivity; and the digitization of company operations, e.g. supply chains.

Our Digital Infrastructure practice comprises an integrated and global team of lawyers across key practice areas including Corporate, Banking, Projects, Data Protection, Competition and Real Estate, who advise investors, operators, developers and service providers active in this space.

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ESG in the context of the African and Middle Eastern telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors

ESG in the context of the African and Middle Eastern telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors

In April 2021, a survey of 34 limited partnerships by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association showed that 97% considered it important to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions. Such a focus on ESG is partly driven by investors, suppliers, customers and local stakeholders requiring ESG to be a principal factor in the terms of any investment or contractual relationship.

Global | Publication | January 24, 2023
Data centers: Navigating ESG considerations

Data centers: Navigating ESG considerations

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The Green Industrial Revolution

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United Kingdom | Webinar | March 17, 2021
Trends and opportunities for digital infrastructure operators and investors in the APAC region

Trends and opportunities for digital infrastructure operators and investors in the APAC region

The dramatic and unpredictable events of 2020 have fuelled the growth of digital infrastructure development and investment in the Asia-Pacific region and we expect that opportunities will continue to abound for operators and investors alike.

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Cross-border team advises AIIM on JV with N+ONE DATACENTERS

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading African infrastructure private equity manager, on its joint venture with N+ONE DATACENTERS (N+ONE), a leading African data center owner and operator.

Global | Press release - Business | August 22, 2023

Ares advised on its £178m debt facilities to altnet provider Brsk

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s (Ares) Infrastructure Debt strategy on its £178 million financing to alternative network broadband provider, Brsk.

Global | Press release - Business | October 05, 2022

UK: Norton Rose Fulbright advises Orange on majority stake in Telekom Romania Communications

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised French Telecoms operator Orange S.A. (Orange) on the EUR 268m acquisition of a controlling stake in fixed operator Telekom Romania Communications by Orange Romania.

Global | Press release - Business | November 12, 2020


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