Simmons & Simmons Advises Equinix – Data Centre Acquisition and Joint Venture With du

Simmons & Simmons has advised Equinix, the Nasdaq listed international data centre provider, on their acquisition of a data centre facility in Dubai and alliance with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) to deliver data center and interconnection services to customers in the Middle East.

The Simmons & Simmons team for the Equinix data centre acquisition was led by Nick Watson. Alex Shepherd advised on the commercial and regulatory aspects of the Equinix and du alliance.

Peter Waters, Vice President, Legal for Equinix in EMEA said: “Simmons & Simmons have done an excellent job supporting us in the region since we established a presence in 2011. The team there has really understood the complexities of our business and of the region and that combination has been a real differentiating factor for us.”

Commenting on the transaction, Nick Watson said: “This transaction demonstrates the continued cross border investment into the Middle East in the fast-growing and maturing technology sector. Our leading expertise and industry knowledge in these sectors allow us to effectively deliver strategic advice to clients and to help them get deals across the line.”

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