Barclay Damon announces the formalization of its Nuclear Energy Team and the launch of a new Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Team, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing role in advising clients operating at the forefront of energy generation, infrastructure development, and technology-driven growth.
Led by Matt Moses and Ekin Senlet, Barclay Damon’s Nuclear Energy Team brings together attorneys who have advised clients across the nuclear lifecycle for decades. The formalization of the team comes as nuclear power reenters the national and regional spotlight as a reliable, zero-emission energy source. In New York State, momentum has accelerated following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement prioritizing the development of an advanced nuclear power plant, underscoring nuclear energy’s role in long-term energy reliability and decarbonization strategies.
Barclay Damon also announces the launch of its Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Team, led by Moses and Kevin McAuliffe, to support investors, developers, operators, power generators, and utilities with all matters related to digital infrastructure development. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other digital services drive unprecedented demand for data center development, the team draws on the firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities to guide projects from inception to operation—addressing site acquisition, land use and zoning, environmental review, permitting, construction, energy procurement, grid interconnection, and tax incentives.
The Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Team is particularly focused on the complex challenges associated with energy-intensive development, including interconnection requirements, power purchase agreements, environmental and regulatory approvals, and coordination with host communities. The team also advises on data security and technology issues, labor and employment matters, and disputes arising from large-scale construction and operations, reflecting the convergence of energy, technology, and infrastructure in today’s digital economy.
“These teams reflect the realities our clients are navigating today—capital-intensive projects, heightened regulatory scrutiny, community engagement and skepticism, and evolving energy policy,” said Moses. “By formalizing our Nuclear Energy Team and launching a dedicated Data Center & Digital Infrastructure Team, we are aligning our experience with industries that are shaping the future of energy reliability, digital connectivity, and economic development.”
Both industry teams draw on Barclay Damon’s full-service platform and strong regional footprint to provide coordinated, business-oriented legal guidance on complex, high-stakes, high-profile projects. In addition to client service, the teams will serve as hubs for industry engagement and thought leadership as nuclear energy and digital infrastructure continue to play a growing role in national and regional policy discussions.
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