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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper LLP (US) has an experienced group of practitioners, active across the full spectrum of real estate matters and possessing a strong presence in zoning and land use. The team frequently advises on high-value development work and also assists with leasing, public financing and construction disputes. The firm is well equipped to handle the full suite of substantial transactions and complex land use matters for domestic and international clients.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Chicago Fire FC in the development of a new

    22,000-seat open-air stadium at The 78, a 62-acre master-planned urban infill site valued at $750 million.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper have a deep and experienced team who can collaborate with each other and tackle any problem.

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  • DLA Piper draws on past experience to bring us to a place we feel comfortable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Katie Jahnke Dale
    Katie Jahnke Dale

    Katie Jahnke Dale

    Katie Jahnke Dale is an adviser on land use issues to numerous high-profile developers. She is famed for her expertise in zoning and entitlement matters.

    • Katie Jahnke Dale is impressive, organized and very responsive.

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  • Paul Shadle
    Paul Shadle

    Paul Shadle

    Paul Shadle's reputation in the zoning space is bolstered by his work on some of Chicago's major residential and commercial developments. He is highly regarded for his expertise in obtaining entitlements for prominent developers.

    • Paul is remarkably flexible and provided timely guidance whenever required.

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  • Adam T. Berkoff
    Adam T. Berkoff

    Adam T. Berkoff

    Adam Berkoff is best known for his work in the mixed-use and condominium space. He also handles transactions involving student housing and medical facilities.

    • Adam Berkoff is an expert in the condominium space.

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  • Alison M Mitchell
    Alison M Mitchell

    Alison M Mitchell

    Alison Mitchell is well regarded for her real estate practice, which includes a range of financing and transactional matters. She is especially active on mortgage loans secured by property portfolios.

    • Alison Mitchell brings deep technical expertise and strong leadership to complex transactions.

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    • We can count on Alison to help us with the most difficult transactions and to look out for us every step of the way.

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  • Bradley B. Levy
    Bradley B. Levy

    Bradley B. Levy

    Bradley B. Levy is well regarded for his work on senior housing matters, with notable experience advising on complex financings, involving multi-layered capital structures. He is considered to have deep industry knowledge across the hospitality, healthcare and residential sectors.

    • Bradley B. Levy is extremely creative and helpful.

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  • Jason Vismantas
    Jason Vismantas

    Jason Vismantas

    Jason Vismantas is highly regarded for his corporate real estate practice. He advises on acquisitions, dispositions and related financing matters.

    • Jason Vismantas knows the market very well and is efficient.

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  • Jon Goreham
    Jon Goreham

    Jon Goreham

    Jon Goreham has a growing profile for his work supporting clients in real estate financings. He is particularly highly regarded for his representation of lender-side clients.

    • Jon Goreham is highly productive and does an excellent job interacting with our counterparties in a way that is collaborative yet clear about our objectives for each transaction.

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    • He’s organized, calm under pressure, and always keeps the process moving smoothly.

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