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BLV - Belvedere & Partners

Public Law: Zoning & Planning

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BLV - Belvedere & Partners

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    • Zoning and planning procedures, including changes to general urban plans and special derogations;
    • Building permit applications and regulatory compliance for complex developments;
    • Negotiation and drafting of urban planning agreements with municipalities;
    • Environmental and heritage protection procedures, particularly for projects in protected zones or historic districts;
    • Legal risk assessments and litigation in the area of administrative law, including appeals of planning decisions.

a) Public entities: advice and assistance to the contracting authorities for the drawing up, management, implementation, participation and decision maker activities in relation to any type of procedure for the award of public works and services

b) Private entities: support at each stage of the contract and of the award of the contract: bid preparation, tender procedures, drawing up of contracts following the respective award and their performance 

c) All: legal disputes before all levels of administrative Courts, in arbitration proceedings and before the Constitutional Court, the EU Courts and the EU Court of Human Rights

Besides above:

  • logistics players
  • players in the hospitality business
  • Urban regeneration
  • Social housing
  • major RE developments

Specialization: Administrative law. Focus on all matters concerning RE developments, zoning law, environmental law, public procurement and PPP.

Clients (10)

  • Eurocommercial Properties Italia Srl
  • Hines
  • Green Stone Sicaf SpA
  • Savills Investment Management SGR SpA
  • Prelios SGR
  • Bluestone Holding Srl
  • Lombardia Parcheggi Srl
  • Alnitak Srl
  • Municipality Of Cassina De' Pecchi
  • Merope Asset Management

Industries (14)

  • student housing
  • senior housing
  • micro-living
  • short-term living
  • hotellerie
  • private luxury houses
  • Logistics
  • last-mile logistics
  • Sports facilities
  • stadiums
  • arenas
  • urban regeneration
  • hospitality
  • social housing

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Public Law: Zoning & Planning - Italy

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What the Team is Known For

BLV - Studio Belvedere & Partners is a highly regarded Italian law firm with a strong focus on administrative matters connected to the real estate space. Its lawyers are adept at handling urban zoning and planning, permits and public-private partnership issues, as well as representing clients in disputes around the legality of building works. The law firm advises a wide roster of domestic and international clients, including asset managers and developers.

Work Highlights

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  • BLV - Studio Belvedere & Partners advised Taigete on the administrative and planning aspects of a real estate complex to be developed in the Brera district of Milan.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's expertise, availability and responsiveness.

    Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
  • The team demonstrates profound technical expertise, a methodical and structured approach, strategic vision and attention to detail.

    Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
  • We highly value its commercial approach and understanding of business dynamics.

    Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
  • BLV - Studio Belvedere & Partners is highly experienced in real estate and urban planning matters. The lawyers are very skilled at understanding the dynamics of our sector.

    Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
  • I highly appreciate the law firm's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, thanks to a structured approach, careful analysis of details and a comprehensive strategic vision.

    Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Maria Grazia Lanero
    Band 2Maria Grazia Lanero

    Maria Grazia Lanero

    Maria Grazia Lanero is a distinguished lawyer in the administrative and zoning law market. She is held in high esteem for her skillful handling of mandates relating to real estate projects.

    • Maria Grazia Lanero has extensive knowledge of the subject matter, both at the national and regional level.

      Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMatteo Peverati
    Up and ComingMatteo Peverati

    Matteo Peverati

    Matteo Peverati is routinely engaged in urban planning matters, advising on the planning law aspects of major real estate development projects and assisting with the obtaining of authorisations. He also handles administrative litigation before regional administrative courts.

    • Matteo Peverati is an excellent professional, highly knowledgeable in urban planning and administrative matters. He is always available and proactive.

      Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope
    • We appreciate his strong understanding of the client's needs and excellent responsiveness.

      Public Law: Zoning & Planning respondentEurope

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