Slaughter and May has advised Equinix in relation to its acquisition of a new data centre development site located in South Mimms, purchased from DC01UK. The site spans 85 acres and is expected to attract a total investment of approximately £3.9 billion.
This transaction represents a significant milestone for both Equinix and the UK’s digital and data infrastructure landscape. It enhances the country’s global standing in the sector and aligns with the UK Government’s strategic goal of positioning the nation as a world leader in artificial intelligence, technology, and data capabilities.
Ciara Simmons, Senior Legal Counsel for Real Estate & Infrastructure EMEA at Equinix, commented on working with Slaughter and May:
“This investment is a significant milestone for Equinix and has been made possible thanks to the efforts of many teams working behind the scenes to ensure the successful closure of the deal. Slaughter and May played a pivotal role, providing clear, constructive expertise and counsel across the board that was instrumental in bringing this landmark transaction to a successful conclusion.”
John Nevin, Real Estate Partner at Slaughter and May, added:
"We worked closely with Ciara Simmons and the wider Equinix team to deliver this complex transaction and look forward to seeing one of Europe’s most significant data centres brought to fruition."
The deal was led by John Nevin and Max Herfurth in the Real Estate team, supported by a cross-disciplinary team comprising: