Powering Progress
Infrastructure drives the global economy. Vinson & Elkins advises the innovators and investors leading the next generation of infrastructure buildouts.
Podcasts
Powering Progress
Our podcast series explores the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure, such as advancements in AI and data center development.
Hosted by Vinson & Elkins’ Chief Innovation Officer Aubrey Bishai, each episode welcomes one of our experienced partners to share their perspectives.
The Incentive Challenge: Navigating the New Tax Landscape for Data Centers
with Kathy Pakenham
– Episode 11
The Space Behind the Servers: Real Estate Structures for AI Infrastructure
with Courtney Hammond
– Episode 5
Market Survey
The accelerating adoption of AI is driving extraordinary demand for data center capacity and power, creating both opportunity and complexity for developers and investors alike.
To better understand how the market is responding, Vinson & Elkins surveyed 200 senior infrastructure developers and private capital investors to capture perspectives on power availability, infrastructure constraints, financing dynamics, and the pace of AI-driven growth.
This report provides a view into how industry leaders are thinking about the future of data center infrastructure.
Legal Education Programs
Structuring a Data Center
Event Recap | September 1, 2026
Data Center Disputes – What We’ve Seen and What is Around the Corner
Event Recap | July 29, 2026
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Client Work
Vinson & Elkins Represents Lancium in NVIDIA Investments’ Minority Equity Investment in Lancium LLC
Vinson & Elkins represented Lancium, Inc. (“Lancium”) in connection with the minority equity investment by NVIDIA Investments into Lancium LLC, …
August 25, 2026 • 1-minute read
Vinson & Elkins Advises Industrial Development Funding and Oaktree on $1.7 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure Build-Out
Vinson & Elkins advised Industrial Development Funding (“IDF”) and its affiliates in connection with a $1.7 billion project investment supporting …
August 6, 2026 • 2-minute read
Vinson & Elkins Advises Georgia Power Company in 3.2GW Data Center Development in Georgia
Vinson & Elkins is advising Southern Company and its affiliate Georgia Power Company in certain agreements to provide up to …
July 22, 2026 • 1-minute read
Media Coverage
Hilary Preston Examines AI Data Center Patent Risks on IPWatchdog Podcast
Vinson & Elkins Partner Hilary Preston joined IPWatchdog Unleashed to discuss intellectual property risks and best practices resulting from the …
September 16, 2026 • 1-minute read
Peter Bergan Discusses Data Center Lease Structures with Facilities Dive
Partner Peter Bergan shared insights with Facilities Dive on how surging demand and financing pressures are reshaping data center lease …
September 2, 2026 • 1-minute read
Kaam Sahely Discusses Vinson & Elkins’ AI Power and Infrastructure Survey With the FT Energy Source
In FT Energy Source, Partner Kaam Sahely discussed the findings from Vinson & Elkins AI Power & Infrastructure Pulse Survey, …
May 18, 2026 • 1-minute read
Insights
Peter Bergan to Moderate Panel at TMT Finance USA 2026
Partner Peter Bergan will moderate a panel at TMT Finance USA 2026 on October 6 titled “How is Datacenter Powered …
October 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
To the Finish Line: Ten Ways the New Senate Permitting Bill is a Boon for Energy Infrastructure
On September 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a …
October 2, 2026 • 10-minute read
Financing and Bankability of Data Center Projects
This program will examine the key legal and commercial considerations for financing data center projects, with a focus on what makes these projects bankable for lenders and investors.
September 29, 2026 • 1-minute read