"Slaughter and May Advises Equinix on £3.9 Billion South Mimms Data Centre Acquisition"

"Slaughter and May advised Equinix on its acquisition of an 85-acre data center development site in South Mimms, purchased from DC01UK, with an expected investment of £3.9 billion. This milestone strengthens the UK's digital infrastructure and aligns with the government's goal of becoming a global leader in AI, technology, and data. The deal was led by Slaughter and May's Real Estate team, supported by a cross-disciplinary group, and marks a significant step in establishing one of Europe's largest data centers."

Slaughter and May advised Equinix in relation to its acquisition of a new data centre development site located in South Mimms, purchased from DC01UK. The transaction involved the acquisition of an 85-acre site, which is expected to attract a total investment of approximately £3.9 billion. This represents a significant milestone for Equinix and the UK's digital and data infrastructure landscape, enhancing the country's global standing in the sector and aligning with the UK Government's strategic goal of positioning the nation as a world leader in artificial intelligence, technology, and data capabilities. The deal was led by John Nevin (Partner, Real Estate) and Max Herfurth (Associate, Real Estate), supported by a cross-disciplinary team comprising: - **Real Estate**: John Nevin (Partner), Max Herfurth (Associate), Michael Dolan (Associate) - **IEN**: Daniel Mewton (Partner), Faatimah Zamir (Associate) - **Planning**: Richard Keczkes (Head of Planning) - **Tax**: Edward Milliner (Senior Counsel), Gabrielle Pereira (Associate), Alexander Goodchild (Associate) - **Construction**: Tom Inker (Head of Construction), Caitlin Bergan-Gander (Associate), Joshua Green (Associate)

"Slaughter and May Advises Equinix on £3.9 Billion South Mimms Data Centre Acquisition"

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