The Tech Capital sat down with Barry Gross, the Partner and Global Co-Lead of Data Centres at Simmons & Simmons, during Kickstart 2024 in Amsterdam. The interview delved into the complex legal landscape surrounding data centre regulations in Europe and its impact on digital infrastructure deployments, as well as the sanctions currently in place that could disrupt the market. Having joined the firm in early 2024, Gross expressed his enthusiasm for his new responsibilities, highlighting the dynamic nature of the data centre and digital infrastructure sector. He emphasized the challenges providers face in sourcing power and available land for new facilities, reflecting the continuous demand for capacity despite these difficulties. When asked about the attention sanctions are receiving, Gross provided insights into the potential disruptive impact of sanctions on the market. This discussion is crucial in understanding the broader geopolitical and regulatory landscape that can affect digital infrastructure deployments in Europe. The interview also touched upon the main areas of focus for Simmons & Simmons in the next 12 and 24 months. +++ Follow us on: Subscribe: https://thetechcapital.com/register/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechcapital_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tech-capital Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetechcapital_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Tech-Capital-101679965480510 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ8yuPvtECZCwV2g9OkX1w #digitalinfrastructure #datacenter #thetechcapital #cloudadoption #cloudcomputing #datacentre #infrastructure #youleadwereport