Data Center

Practice

• Energy Supply Strategies

  Analysis and structuring of different strategies for energy supply, always aiming at cost reduction and meeting renewable energy usage targets, whether through migration to ACL, negotiation of PPAs, and structuring Behind-the-Meter Self-Production projects, Equalization, Consortium, and/or Leasing.

• Regulatory Standards for Grid Connection

  Advisory on interactions with MME, ONS, and ANEEL and on negotiating/reviewing essential instruments to ensure full and secure transmission access.

• Regulatory Compliance in the Energy Sector

  Ongoing consulting to ensure full adherence to applicable energy sector regulations.

• Licenses and Authorizations for Infrastructure

  Licenses and authorizations for submarine cables, PSTN, fiber optic networks, and other telecom infrastructures.

• Use of Land and Public Assets

  Analysis of legal regime, titles, and contracts when the project involves public areas or assets.

• Privacy and Data Protection

  Guidance on storage, management, transportation, import, and export of data in compliance with Brazilian legislation.

• Tax Incentives for CAPEX

  Mapping and strategy to leverage federal and state benefits in acquiring critical data center infrastructure.

• Interaction with Tax Authorities

  Support in processes with state and municipal authorities for adherence to incentive programs.

• Tax Efficiency

  Tax efficiency by operational model: designing structures for IaaS, colocation, and other formats.

• Customs and Free Trade Zones

  Temporary admission regimes, company installation in Free Trade Zones, and support for providers exporting data.

• Complex Real Estate Contracts

  Structuring and negotiating acquisition, lease, and atypical contracts such as build-to-suit (BTS) and sale & leaseback.

• Document Analysis and Risk Assessment

  Conducting due diligence to enable the intended transaction in real estate operations.

• Licenses and Permits

  Analysis and discussion of issues related to applicable licenses, including assessments of potential impacts.

• Land Use and Restrictions

  Due diligence on restrictions for leasing/acquisition by foreigners and zoning checks.

• Corporate Architecture

  Structuring SPEs, holdings, and joint ventures with local players, according to governance and capitalization requirements.

• Essential Contractual Points

  Definition of governance, quorums and vetoes, non-compete clauses, and exit mechanisms such as tag/drag along and put/call options.

• Regulatory Advisory and Licensing

  Full support for obtaining environmental licenses and complying with applicable regulations, ensuring the feasibility and compliance of data center projects.

• Risk Management and Preventive Solutions

  Development of strategies to mitigate environmental risks, focusing on efficient solutions aligned with business specifics.