10 Oct 2025

"Clifford Chance Advises Blackstone and QTS on £10 Billion AI and Cloud Data Centre in Blyth, UK"

"Clifford Chance is advising Blackstone and QTS Data Centers on their £10 billion AI and cloud computing data center project in Blyth, UK, which is expected to be one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe. The advisory team includes Neil Evans, Nigel Howorth, Kirsty Souter, Sandy Hall, and Alis Pay, highlighting the firm's expertise in the data center lifecycle."

Clifford Chance, a global law firm, advised Blackstone and QTS Data Centers on their £10 billion artificial intelligence and cloud computing data centre project in Blyth, UK. This ambitious project is set to become one of the largest data centre facilities in Europe. The legal team from Clifford Chance involved in this transaction includes Neil Evans, Nigel Howorth, Kirsty Souter, Sandy Hall, and Alis Pay. While the press release does not specify their seniority or practice areas, their participation highlights the firm's extensive expertise and comprehensive capabilities in the data centre lifecycle.
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