Paul Aherne
Partner
Hong Kong
The newly launched US$2.7 billion GHKDC, consisting of four fully stabilised and two data centres under development, stands as the only private institutional investment platform dedicated exclusively to Hong Kong’s data centre market. The platform's 325-megawatt seed portfolio includes six assets covering 2.3 million square feet.
GHKDC, anchored by Goodman Group and backed by leading institutional and sovereign wealth partners, including PGGM, APG, CPP Investments, CBRE IM Indirect, and a Middle Eastern investor, accounts for approximately 30% of Hong Kong's data centre market by power capacity.
Our Hong Kong-based team, led by Paul Aherne (Partner), Charisa Yeung (Senior Associate) and Carina Chan (Legal Manager), advised on all Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law aspects of the transaction and worked alongside the lenders' lead counsel, A&O Shearman, led by Roger Lui.
"This transaction highlights the surging demand for data centres across Asia," said Paul. "We are very grateful for the opportunity to support the lenders and Goodman on a transaction of this scale and significance; one that will help shape Hong Kong's technological future and that highlights that Hong Kong continues to attract regional and global investors."
Our specialist finance team regularly advises on complex cross-border financings, helping clients navigate high-value transactions with clarity and confidence.
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