2025 Speakers

Patrick Braasch is a real estate lawyer based in Hamburg, Germany, advising international investors and developers on all legal aspects of data centre transactions and project developments. His practice includes complex property acquisitions, joint ventures, and the structuring and negotiation of turnkey (EPC) contracts for data centre developments. Patrick has extensive experience in guiding clients through the legal and practical challenges of grid connection, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance in Germany. He regularly supports transactions where early-stage utility engagement, planning law, and infrastructure considerations are critical to project success. He began his career at Latham & Watkins before joining REIUS., a boutique real estate law firm founded as a spin-off from Latham. REIUS. is recognized for its high-end transactional work and in-depth industry knowledge.