Eversheds Sutherland bolsters real estate and digital infrastructure teams with partner hire

With a growing reputation in the real estate market, Rob brings a wealth of experience in data centre and digital infrastructure, supplementing his broad experience in traditional real estate and infrastructure, including renewable energy. 

Rob advises clients on cross-border and domestic transactions, spanning direct and indirect investments, joint ventures, financings, developments, lettings, and sale and leasebacks. Additionally, he brings extensive experience in specialist commercial contracting in the data centre and telecommunications industries, including digital infrastructure carve-outs. 

He has advised a broad range of clients, including debt and equity investors, lenders, developers, operators and occupiers. 

James Trafford, Partner and Co-Head of Global Real Estate and Planning, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

“Rob is a strong addition to our reputable team, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm. He brings an outstanding capability and experience in a number of developing key areas that enhance the service we already provide to our clients. We’re thrilled to welcome him onboard and very much look forward to working with him.”

Mark Chester, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

 “We are delighted to welcome Rob to our team as a Partner. Rob's impressive track record, particularly in the realms of data centre and digital infrastructure, will be instrumental in helping us further cement our reputation in this field. His appointment is a clear reflection of our commitment to expanding our capabilities and providing our clients with unparalleled service in this rapidly evolving digital landscape." 

Rob Donell, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

“I am excited to be joining such a highly respected real estate practice and to be making this significant step forward in my career. Eversheds Sutherland’s excellent reputation, deep bench strength and strong internal network is precisely the support I need to develop and cement my practice. I am looking forward to applying my knowledge and experience to support our clients and helping to further strengthen and accelerate the growth of the real estate, data centre and infrastructure teams.”

The real estate team has enjoyed a successful year to date having welcomed a number of new hires, including partner Berend Zwart in the Netherlands. The team also won Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024, and Digital Infrastructure Advisory Team of the Year at the Tech Capital Global Awards 2024.