Digital Infrastructure, Cloud & Connectivity Practice

Our Digital Infrastructure, Cloud & Connectivity Practice advises the companies building and operating the physical and virtual infrastructure that powers the internet economy, data centres, cloud platforms, fibre networks, subsea cables, edge computing infrastructure, and hyperscale environments.

We provide specialist legal support across the full lifecycle of digital infrastructure development, deployment, financing, and regulation in Nigeria and across Africa.

Data centres, hyperscalers & cloud infrastructure law

We advise global cloud providers, data centre operators, and hyperscalers on establishing and scaling infrastructure in Nigeria, including regulatory approvals, land acquisition, construction contracts, energy arrangements, and operational compliance.

Our expertise includes: • Data centre development and colocation agreements • Cloud computing contracts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS structuring) • Hyperscaler market entry and regulatory strategy in Nigeria • Licensing, permits, and infrastructure regulatory compliance • Power supply, embedded generation, and energy contracting for data centres

Fibre networks, subsea cables & connectivity infrastructure

We support telecom operators, infrastructure funds, and connectivity providers in structuring and negotiating high-value infrastructure deals across fibre backbone networks, subsea cable systems, and cross-border connectivity projects.

We advise on: • Fibre optic network deployment and leasing arrangements • Subsea cable landing rights and regulatory approvals • Telecom infrastructure joint ventures and PPP structures • Infrastructure sharing agreements between operators • Cross-border connectivity and regional integration projects

Digital infrastructure finance & investment structuring

We assist investors, development finance institutions, and infrastructure funds in structuring investments into Africa's digital backbone, including project finance, SPVs, and long-term concession structures.

Data governance, sovereignty & infrastructure regulation

We advise on data localisation rules, cross-border data transfer restrictions, and the regulatory treatment of critical digital infrastructure under Nigerian law and regional frameworks.