Simpson Thacher represented DataBank, a portfolio company of funds and investment vehicles managed by affiliates of DigitalBridge Group, Inc., Swiss Life Asset Management AG and AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, in connection with the formation of a joint venture with Goodman Group, a global provider of digital infrastructure, for the development and operation of a 32MW data center facility in Vernon, CA. DataBank is a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, interconnection, and managed services. This joint venture establishes a strategic partnership that leverages the strengths of both DataBank and Goodman Group, combining capital, with development, leasing and operational excellence.
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