Guiding clients through the data centre lifecycle – across borders and disciplines
Data centres sit at the heart of the digital economy. From AI and cloud to 5G and streaming, demand for resilient, sustainable and well connected facilities continues to grow.
As part of 'OC Data Centres: On Tour This Spring', our infrastructure, energy, real estate, finance and telecoms lawyers will be at key events across Europe to help clients navigate this fast‑moving market.
At each stop, we’ll be discussing the issues shaping the next generation of data centres, including:
- Power availability, grid connection and renewable energy sourcing.
- Planning, land and development constraints.
- Structuring and financing data centre projects and platforms.
- Connectivity, fibre and edge infrastructure.
Scroll down to find out more about each event, how to sign up, and to explore our latest data centre insights and resources.
MIPIM – Cannes, France
9 - 13 March 2026
This is your chance to connect or catch up with our sector leading advisors and discuss the topics that matter most to you. Join over 30 Osborne Clarke experts, specialising in many of the industry’s most talked about and business-critical issues, including Real Estate, Data Centres, Energy and Funds.
Communications Review – London, UK
11 March 2026
Join senior in-house counsel and senior executives from across the telecoms sector for a focused look at what is coming next – and what you need to do now. This year’s event will explore how telecoms providers can future‑proof their networks and services amid rapid technological and regulatory change, with practical, business‑focused insights from industry speakers, including Colt Technology Services, and our specialist telecoms team.
Data centre investor breakfast - Berlin, Germany
26 March 2026
Join leading data centre investors in Berlin for a focused breakfast meeting, Watt's the Data Centre Deal?, hosted by our international Energy and Energy Transition team during the Infrastructure Investors Network Global Summit. The session will examine how global investors secure grid capacity and power while managing investment risk, with panellists sharing international experience and German market insights on grid access constraints, strategic site selection, power procurement strategies and balancing returns in a tightening power market.
UKREiiF – Leeds, UK
May 19 - 21, 2026
Join our experts at UKREiiF to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Living, Logistics, Data Centres, Energy and Infrastructure. Our core team will be on the ground throughout the three days of the conference, and we’ll be joined by a further 10 sector experts at our drinks reception on 20 May. Please reach out to your OC contact to arrange a meeting with one of the team.
Additional resources
News | European Commission consultation opportunity
Learn how the European Commission consultation offers data centres the chance to shape AI and energy policies.
Insight series | Strategies for success
Insight series investigating the trends and requirements reshaping the UK and European data centre sector.
The lifecycle of a data centre
Explore our data centre tool to identify issues, understand regulatory demands and see how we can support you with end-to-end legal support spanning the entire lifecycle.
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