Legal Advisory in Data Centers & Real Estate

At Vicox Legal, we support investors, technology operators, and developers at every stage of their data center projects, combining expertise in real estate, regulatory, and technology law.

We are your partner in building and operating critical infrastructure with legal, technical, and strategic strength.

What is a Data Centre and why does it matter in Real Estate?

Data centres are facilities that house servers, storage systems and telecommunications networks that enable the cloud, blockchain, artificial intelligence and global digital services to function.

More than just technological spaces, today they are key real estate assets for investors and developers, with long-term contracts, high demand and prospects for exponential growth.

📜 The legal and regulatory framework for data centres

The growth of data centers is driven by the rise of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Web3, and global digitalization. However, this expansion comes with increasingly demanding regulations in areas such as:

Construction and operational permits, subject to local and regional regulations.
Grid connection and electricity access, with specific financial guarantees and conditions.
Sustainability and energy efficiency, including transparency on consumption, heat reuse, and compliance with ESG criteria.
Data protection and cybersecurity, essential for international operators.

⚡ Market context and challenges

Data centers have established themselves as one of the most attractive real estate assets today:

Growing demand driven by AI, blockchain, fintech, and cloud services.
High profitability and long-term lease agreements.
Technical and regulatory complexity requiring specialized legal advisory.
Challenges in energy consumption, land availability, and social acceptance.

Beyond investment, building and operating a data center means managing critical infrastructure for the digital economy.

🌐 Our legal services in Data Centres

Planning and permits

Legal, zoning, and technical due diligence.
Obtaining construction and operating permits.
Advisory on grid access and energy contracts.

Energy, Sustainability & ESG

Design and review of energy contracts (PPA, renewable self-consumption).
Legal strategies for compliance with environmental and efficiency regulations.
Asesoría en planes de reutilización de calor y reporting ESG.

Operating contracts

Contratos de colocation, powered shell y acuerdos de servicio.
Drafting and negotiation of SLAs and technology contracts.
Data protection, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.

Transactions & Investments

Structuring acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing.
Advisory on asset and critical infrastructure purchases.
Conflict resolution and international arbitration.

🇪🇸 Spain: Zaragoza / Aragón as a Strategic Data Center Hub ⚙️

The region of Aragón, particularly around Zaragoza and nearby municipalities such as Villamayor de Gállego, Calatorao, Luceni, and Cariñena, is rapidly becoming one of Spain’s most important destinations for data center development. With multi-billion euro investments, strong regional support, and a clear focus on renewable energy and sustainability, Aragón is positioning itself as a national leader in the digital infrastructure market.

Key projects in Aragón

Azora / Tillion Data Centers in Villamayor de Gállego: a €2 billion project with an initial capacity of 150 MW, expandable to 300 MW. The site benefits from proximity to a high-voltage substation and has already secured its regional approvals.
Blackstone’s Calatorao campus: a major industrial land acquisition set to host one of the largest hyperscale data centers in Southern Europe, supported by a regional declaration of general interest.
Green IT Aragón (Grupo SAMCA): three data centers planned in Luceni, with more than €2.6 billion in investment, renewable energy integration, and a focus on sustainability and regional development.
Box2bit “Proyecto Ebro” in Cariñena: a large data center campus under development in the Entreviñas industrial zone, designed to drive job creation and economic growth in Aragón.

Regulatory and infrastructure challenges

Aragón is one of the Spanish regions with a saturated electrical grid, making access to energy a critical factor in planning new data centers. Projects often rely on declarations of regional interest to accelerate permitting. In addition, investors must navigate strict environmental assessments, land-use permits, and water management regulations. Many operators are also committing to 100% renewable energy sourcing, hybrid solar-wind projects, and advanced energy storage solutions to meet both legal and ESG requirements.

How Vicox Legal supports projects in Aragón

At Vicox Legal, we provide specialized advisory services to ensure that data center investments in Aragón are compliant, sustainable, and future-proof:

Comprehensive due diligence covering legal, technical, and environmental aspects.
Support with obtaining regional approvals, including declarations of general interest and local permits.
Structuring of renewable energy agreements, PPAs, and ESG compliance strategies.
Drafting and negotiation of colocation contracts, powered shell agreements, SLAs, GDPR compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks.
International advisory for funds, hyperscalers, and global developers seeking to expand into Spain.

Aragón as a future-proof investment destination

With billions of euros already committed, Zaragoza and Aragón are set to surpass other Spanish regions in installed data center capacity by the end of this decade. The combination of available land, renewable energy potential, government support, and strong investor interest makes Aragón a strategic hub for digital infrastructure in Southern Europe.

At Vicox Legal, we help transform these opportunities into legally solid, sustainable, and long-term investments.

Why choose Vicox Legal?

Unique expertise in the digital economy: pioneers in crypto, fintech, and blockchain law.
Global vision with local focus, with experience in international projects.
ESG alignment, ensuring compliance with the highest sustainability standards.
Multidisciplinary team, integrating real estate, energy, technology, and digital regulation.

🛡️ Who trusts us?

Investment funds and developers seeking to acquire or build critical infrastructure.
Technology operators and hyperscalers requiring secure expansion.
Fintech, crypto, and Web3 companies in need of solid legal support for their digital infrastructure.

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