Sharing market insights into the legal edge of technology.
The most interesting thing that’s crossed my desk this month?
Focus is on Europe’s €100 billion data centre investment wave driven by AI, sustainability, and geopolitical urgency. Followed by this week’s AWS outage, part of a growing trend of cloud disruptions, which is a stark reminder that infrastructure is no longer just an IT issue. It’s a business and legal one. And with technology developing at breakneck speed, the legal implications are evolving just as fast. Let's dive in.
What do you need to know this month
Tech is moving fast, and legal teams are expected to lead. This issue covers:
- Cloud contract resilience: Are your agreements ready for disruption?
- A breakdown of what's driving global data centre growth and legal challenges
- Legal updates: Key developments you may have missed.
New Report Coming Soon: Cloud without Crisis
Outages are inevitable — is your legal team ready?
Last week’s AWS outage disrupted thousands of services globally, from banking apps to workplace tools, reminding us just how fragile cloud infrastructure can be. With cloud resilience now a board-level issue, the pressure is on to close the gaps before the next disruption hits.
Launching next week, our new report explores:
- The hidden risks buried in cloud contracts
- How to strengthen your legal and operational response
- Practical steps to build resilience from day one
Stay ahead of the next outage.
Keep an eye out — the full report launches next week.
New global data centres series: What’s driving strategy?
We’ve launched a new global series exploring the legal and infrastructure challenges shaping data centre growth, kicking it off with the UK&I region and stretching across the global to Asia. AI and cloud demand are surging, making data centres central to digital transformation and business delivery.
Read the articles:
The Future of Data Centres in Ireland
The Future of Data Centres in England & Wales
The Future of Data Centres in Scotland
Coming soon: France, Germany, Poland, Middle East & Singapore
Join us for our Data Centre Webinar Series
Join us for our upcoming webinar series exploring the evolving landscape of data centres, where industry experts and legal professionals will delve into the critical issues whether you’re an investor, developer, or operator. Register here.
