Simpson Thacher represented Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of Blackrock, (“GIP”) in connection with GIP’s $240 million HoldCo financing for DC BLOX. The facility provides growth capital for DC BLOX’s hyperscale data center expansion strategy. DC BLOX is a digital infrastructure provider in the Southeast that delivers integrated data center and fiber network solutions at scale to enable hyperscalers, enterprises, communications providers, and technology companies to offer enhanced digital services to their customers and accelerate the region’s economic growth. The Simpson Thacher team included Matt Einbinder, Andrew Lanius, Amy Beller and Oscar Campos (Banking and Credit), Aron Zuckerman, Matthew Carpinello and Jake Melnick (Real Estate), Michael Mann and Russell Light (Tax), Michael Isby (Environmental) and Claire Cahoon (Regulatory/Sanctions).