WFW X INFRAWEEK 20255 November 2025
As a partner of Infraweek, Watson Farley & Williams is hosting a round table discussion bringing together key market players to discuss “New business models and innovations for infrastructure financing”.
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Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Malaysia9 October 2025
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global data centre landscape. With its strategic location, supportive government policies and increasing demand for digital services, the country is attracting major international investments and setting the stage for long-term growth.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Singapore2 October 2025
Singapore has long been recognised as a regional hub for data centres, with a total capacity exceeding 1.4 GW.
WFW advises Versamet on US$170M acquisition of mining royalty and metals stream1 October 2025
The acquisition includes the Rosh Pinah Zinc mine in Namibia and the Santa Rita mine in Brazil.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Greece25 September 2025
As of 2024, Greece’s data centre market was estimated to be worth approximately US$812m, with forecasts suggesting it could grow to around US$2.070bn by 2030, reflecting a robust CAGR of nearly 17%.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on United Kingdom18 September 2025
In 2024, the UK was home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe. With around 250 active facilities across 72 cities, the market was valued at approximately US$10.7bn in 2024.
Capturing the Future: Japan’s Leadership and Asia’s Evolving CCUS Landscape16 September 2025
From pilot projects to billion-dollar initiatives, Asia’s CCUS landscape is gaining speed, redefining how the region captures, transports and stores carbon.
WFW advises lenders on £594m financing for UK’s largest BESS project10 September 2025
The project will be transmission connected and significantly increase the UK’s installed BESS capacity.
UK company law: new Companies House identity verification requirements18 August 2025
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces new mandatory requirements for company directors, members of limited liability partnerships, people with significant control and those making filings at Companies House to verify their identity.
WFW advises lenders on £220m green loan for Pulse Clean Energy BESS portfolio financing4 August 2025
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised a consortium of lending banks — comprising Banco Santander S.A., ABN Amro Bank N.V., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Westminster Bank plc, Investec Bank plc and Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale — on a £220m green financing package granted to Pulse Clean Energy.
Thailand’s ERC Revises PPA Timeline for Renewable Procurement under FiT Scheme29 July 2025
Thailand’s ERC extends PPA timelines for renewables under FiT Scheme, offering developers clarity while reinforcing delivery discipline and grid-readiness alignment.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Thailand10 July 2025
Thailand is rapidly becoming a key player in the data centre industry, with rising cloud adoption and a booming digital economy.
