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Data Centres

Powering performance in a digital world
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Driving value across the data centre lifecycle.

The digital world is booming, and data centres are at its heart. We help you navigate this fast-growing market, whether you're a tenant, investor, or operator. From colocation to hyperscale, our teams support you at every step. 

Spain is quickly becoming a key data centre hub in Southern Europe. The time to secure the right site is now. Our deep market knowledge helps you seize this opportunity, tackling challenges like power and permits head-on. 

Whether you're expanding operations or investing in new facilities, we'll build a strategy that works for you. 

Ready to advance your data centre strategy? Contact us today. 

What sets us apart

End-to-end lifecycle support

We support clients at every stage, from site selection and power procurement to facilities management. Our integrated approach ensures your property strategy keeps pace with digital infrastructure demands in Spain, navigating power availability and planning permission timelines to ensure project viability.

Sector-specific expertise

Our dedicated professionals know the technical and regulatory nuances of this sector. We understand local energy regulations, planning processes, and cooling requirements for Mediterranean climates, helping you navigate deployment timelines and operational costs.

Connected to the market

We have strong relationships with operators, developers, and local government. This connectivity gives you an edge in securing sites, navigating approvals, and entering new markets like Madrid and Barcelona with confidence and speed.

Powered by intelligence

Our proprietary data provides real-time visibility into supply, demand, pricing, and power availability. This insight helps you make data-driven decisions for both immediate needs and long-term infrastructure planning.

Global reach, local execution

Our global platform enables portfolio-wide strategies, while our specialists in every major European data centre region provide tailored, on-the-ground delivery that reflects the unique market dynamics and regulatory environment.

Performance-minded and future-focused

We prioritise resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency to help you design and operate facilities built for today and tomorrow. This means optimising for renewable energy and operational efficiency in Spain's sustainability-focused market.

Services

Investor Services

Capital Markets


We connect investors with data centre acquisition opportunities in the growing market. Our team provides transaction execution, market intelligence, and valuation expertise, helping you deploy capital strategically in this high-demand sector.

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Agency Leasing


Our specialists market data centre space to qualified tenants using our extensive occupier relationships. We help landlords achieve optimal occupancy and rental terms while securing creditworthy tenants with long-term commitments. 

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Asset Services


We offer comprehensive asset management for data centre owners, optimising performance, managing tenant relationships, and implementing strategies to maximise property value. Our services ensure facilities operate at peak efficiency.

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Valuation & Advisory


Our professionals deliver accurate data centre valuations, considering technical specifications, power, tenant quality, and market position. These support acquisitions, portfolio management, and financial reporting. 

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Project Development Services


We guide investors through the data centre development lifecycle, from site selection and feasibility to construction management and delivery. Our team ensures your projects are completed on time and within budget, maximising your return on investment in a competitive market.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


We help investors meet sustainability targets through renewable energy strategies and green building certifications. In the regional regulatory environment, these initiatives enhance asset value while reducing costs and environmental impact in Spain.

Learn more about our sustainability services 


Occupier Services

Tenant Representation


We secure optimal data centre facilities for occupiers in Spain, negotiating lease terms on technical needs, power, and expansion. Our services ensure competitive pricing and the critical infrastructure for your operational success.


Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Our specialists help data centre operators optimise equipment delivery and manage construction timelines. In the competitive market, this reduces delays and controls costs during facility development.


Location & Labour Analytics


Site selection requires analysing power, connectivity, risk, and workforce. We provide location analytics, evaluating the regional markets to help clients identify optimal sites for new facilities. 

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Project & Development Services


Our teams manage construction, from greenfield development to retrofits. We help navigate the permitting process, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting all technical specifications in Spain.

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Facility Services


Mission-critical facilities need specialised management. We provide operational support, preventive maintenance, and emergency response protocols to minimise downtime risk and extend asset lifecycles.


Corporate Sustainability Services


We help data centre operators implement sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact and control costs. Our services include renewable energy procurement, efficiency audits, and ESG reporting.

Learn more about our sustainability services

Team

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Reno Cardiff

International Partner, Head of Capital Markets Business Space
Barcelona, Spain


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Pere Morcillo
Pere Morcillo

Head of Industrial and Logistics Spain
Barcelona, Spain


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Frequently Asked Questions

Site selection in the region requires evaluating power availability and reliability, fibre connectivity and network diversity, cooling infrastructure requirements, proximity to renewable energy sources, local planning permission and the regulatory environment, natural disaster risk profiles, and access to technical talent pools. We analyse these factors across the local markets to identify sites that optimise operational performance, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation for your specific requirements.

The country's substantial renewable energy infrastructure—including solar and wind capacity—provides operators with access to cost-effective, sustainable power sources. We help clients structure power procurement agreements that leverage renewable energy, reducing operational costs while meeting corporate sustainability commitments and enhancing ESG positioning for investors. 

Deployment timelines can vary based on facility type, power requirements, and local planning processes. We manage the entire process, coordinating power utility approvals, planning permissions, and technical specifications to minimise delays and ensure timely delivery.

Leases involve technical specifications beyond standard commercial terms, including power density allocations, cooling capacity guarantees, redundancy levels, cross-connect provisions, and service level agreements. We negotiate structures that protect operational continuity, provide expansion flexibility, and account for the unique cost drivers and risk factors inherent to such facilities.

We advise investors on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio strategies across the continent. Our capital markets specialists structure transactions that reflect power contracts, tenant creditworthiness, infrastructure quality, and market positioning. We connect buyers and sellers, coordinate due diligence, and negotiate terms that optimise risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors and operators.

Implementing energy-efficient cooling systems, optimising power usage effectiveness (PUE), integrating renewable energy sources, and deploying advanced monitoring technologies can significantly reduce costs. In the local climate, free cooling technologies and solar power integration offer particular advantages. We develop sustainability strategies that deliver measurable cost savings while supporting corporate environmental commitments and regulatory compliance.

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