At Baker Law Group, our lawyers have represented architects, developers, design professionals, and contractors in the quickly evolving data center industry.
As the economy is highly dependent on digital infrastructure today, our clients face an incredible range of opportunities and risks—ranging from structuring long-term design services for enterprise-sized facilities to pilot-testing the feasibility of adaptive reuse initiatives and handling multi-million-dollar construction disputes.
Transactional Support for Mission-Critical Projects
Our transactional practice spans from drafting master services agreements to negotiating initial-stage feasibility studies. For example, we negotiated a master services agreement between a publicly traded mobile network operator and an architecture company for a wide range of design services. In that contract, we emphasized confidentiality protection, such as safeguarding sensitive data and articulating professional obligations in ongoing engagements.
We also served as counsel to a real estate developer in the negotiation of AIA Document B105–2017, Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for a feasibility study examining the possibility of converting an existing commercial building into a fully functional data center. The study included a detailed scrutiny of structural, MEP, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as conceptual planning of space and site access—important factors in mission-critical infrastructure development.
Resolving Challenging Construction Disputes
Our firm extends beyond development and design to include dispute resolution. In one matter, we advised a data center cabling subcontractor in a dispute over cost increases on a multi-million-dollar, multi-phase technology campus construction project. Labor shortages and increasing costs imposed severe pressures. We helped our client mitigate losses by analyzing the complex contractual relationships among the owner, general contractor, and required partner company, and developing a plan to navigate the conflict and protect their business interests.
Practical Counsel for a Specialized Industry
Whether it involves drafting repeated-service contracts, evaluating transformational reuse possibilities, or counseling clients through contentious litigation, we take a practical, contract-focused approach to the unique challenges of the data center market. We strive to advance our clients’ business interests while promoting long-term success in this highly specialized field of design and construction.
If you’re planning, developing, or managing disputes in the data center space, our team is ready to help. Contact us today to discuss how we can represent your best interests and position your project for success.
