Data Centres

Data Centres

Finland’s position as a preferred location for large-scale data centres creates significant opportunities for investors and developers. Our team’s comprehensive understanding of the Nordic data centre market, combined with our track record in landmark digital infrastructure projects, positions us as your trusted advisor in realising these opportunities.

Our multi-disciplinary team advises and works alongside leading data centre developers, investors, technology companies and energy providers to deliver successful outcomes in this rapidly expanding sector. We combine deep market knowledge with practical, solution-oriented advice that addresses the unique challenges of digital infrastructure projects while balancing commercial objectives with regulatory requirements.

Data centre projects require sophisticated coordination across multiple legal disciplines. Our integrated full-service approach draws on the firm’s leading expertise in real estate transactions, environmental and energy law, construction and projects, financing, and commercial contracting. This collaborative model ensures seamless service delivery and comprehensive risk management across all project phases.

Our experts guide clients throughout the project lifecycle, from initial site sourcing and land acquisition to environmental permitting, construction, and grid connection and power purchase arrangements. We handle complex regulatory frameworks on behalf of our clients, enabling them to focus on core business objectives while we manage the legal pathway to operational data centres.

We advise on:

  • Site identification, real estate due diligence and land transactions
  • Grid connection processes and power infrastructure agreements
  • Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and renewable energy arrangements
  • Environmental impact assessments and permitting strategies
  • Planning and zoning matters
  • Construction contracts and contractor arrangements
  • Data centre service agreements and customer contracts
  • Project finance, debt facilities and structured financing solutions
  • Joint ventures and partnership structures
  • Regulatory compliance and strategic advice on legislative developments

Latest references

We advised Efima Oyj on the sale of its AI business to Better Care Technologies Oy. The transaction included Efima’s Moiva AI platform developed for the care sector, the related technology and brand, customer contracts, and the experts working in the business. Efima is a Finnish digital company that supports the sustainable growth of large and mid-sized companies by streamlining their business processes and by creating competitive advantage through the innovative use of artificial intelligence and data. The company has nearly 200 experts based in Helsinki and Tampere. 
Case published 21.9.2026
We advised Neoen Renewables Finland Oy, part of the French Neoen Group, in its sale of a data centre project to a consortium consisting of international data centre developers and operators. This marked Neoen’s first data centre development project in Finland. Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent renewable energy producers. The company operates in 15 countries. It develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates solar power plants, wind farms, and battery storage systems. Neoen Group is owned by global alternative asset manager Brookfield Corporation.
Case published 17.9.2026
We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi in connection with their investment in VEV, a leading provider of commercial fleet electrification solutions. The investment, led by Jolt Capital with Tesi as co-investor, will support VEV’s next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. As part of the transaction, VEV became an independent company following the acquisition of Vitol’s stake in the business. Founded by Vitol, VEV provides integrated fleet electrification solutions combining fleet strategy, charging infrastructure, energy supply and operational services. Through its VEV IQ platform, the company supports more than 6,000 commercial electric vehicles across Europe and has been deployed across more than 600 sites spanning the transport, logistics and waste sectors. Jolt Capital is a private equity firm focused on growth investments in European deeptech companies. Tesi is a Finnish state-owned investment company that promotes Finnish business and economic growth through investments. We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi on the equity financing and structuring aspects of the transaction. International law firm Goodwin advised the investors on the acquisition of VEV.
Case published 10.9.2026
VR-Group Plc is a transport and logistics group owned by the Finnish State, operating passenger and freight rail transport in Finland with activities also in the Swedish market. VR Group provides passenger, logistics and maintenance services with over 160 years’ experience in developing responsible transport of the future. We advise VR Group in intellectual property matters as part of the company’s wider brand protection efforts. Our assignments have included advice on copyright, design rights and trademarks, focusing on the protection of the company’s visual identity – including its distinctive green colour – in connection with transport services as part of a comprehensive IP protection strategy. VR Group’s consistent brand building has also received recognition, including the Finland Chamber of Commerce’s Brand of the Year award in 2026. In the competition, brands were viewed comprehensively from various perspectives, including their story, strategic role, brand renewal ability and intellectual property protection. The jury found that VR had understood the importance of the protection of its brand as part of a comprehensive business strategy. 
Case published 9.9.2026