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What has been your journey into
digital infrastructure?
L
ike many others in this industry, I ended up here
almost by chance. When I 昀椀rst quali昀椀ed as a real estate
lawyer, my focus was on traditional assets like of昀椀ces,
retail, and industrial spaces. Back then, data centres weren’t
really part of the conversation—nobody in real estate was
talking about them.
That changed when I joined a law 昀椀rm with a specialized data
centre team. At 昀椀rst, I didn’t fully grasp what data centres
were or why they mattered, but I was intrigued. I started
working on customer-side agreements for global telecom
companies, and that experience became the foundation of
my understanding. Over time, I was drawn deeper into the
industry, and my work now spans the entire life cycle of data
centre assets—from site acquisitions and head leases to
customer contracts, 昀椀nancings, and site disposals.
Kirsty
Harrower
Partner,
Norton Rose Fulbright
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What I love about this industry is how dynamic it is. It’s
fast-paced, constantly evolving, and always pushing the
boundaries of innovation. The intersection of real estate,
infrastructure, technology, and energy keeps me engaged,
and there’s always something new to learn. It’s an asset class
with an enormous ripple effect, touching nearly every aspect
of modern life.
But more than the work, it’s the people that make this
industry so special. The collaboration, energy, and shared
sense of purpose are incredible. The energy within this 昀椀eld
is unmatched, and the individuals I’ve worked with bring a
level of excitement and innovation that makes every
day rewarding.
