Linklaters wins two prestigious awards at TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025, showcasing strength in digital infrastructure
Linklaters is thrilled to have been recognised at the TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025, winning two key awards in the digital infrastructure space:
- Digital Infrastructure M&A Deal of the Year – for our work advising on the landmark AUD 24bn acquisition of AirTrunk by a consortium led by Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
- Digital Infrastructure Debt Financing Deal of the Year – for advising on the AUD 5.5bn acquisition financing for Blackstone’s purchase of AirTrunk.
These transactions underline the growing investor confidence in Asia-Pacific’s data centre market and AirTrunk’s critical role in its evolution. They also demonstrate Linklaters’ ability to deliver expert advice on high-value, cross-border projects in a rapidly changing industry. Our previous announcement of the acquisition financing can be found here.
Niranjan Arasaratnam, Global Tech Sector Leader and Corporate Partner based in Singapore, commented: “These awards are a testament to Linklaters’ exceptional work in the digital infrastructure space in Asia. These recognitions reflect our global team’s deep sector expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients across the sector.”
Linklaters is proud to support clients in delivering ambitious projects that drive the modernisation and expansion of global digital infrastructure. These awards highlight the firm's ongoing dedication to providing innovative, strategic, and seamless legal support in a rapidly evolving sector.
