Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig, LLP houses significant capabilities across all aspects of real estate, including the acquisition, disposition, construction and financing of all property classes, including shopping centers, hotels, residential developments and office facilities. Also adept in land use and zoning. Clients include developers, lenders, owners and REITs. Six offices in Florida give the team close access to all major markets in the state.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented ROVR Development with regard to a two-phase mixed-use development project.
Strengths
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"Greenberg Traurig is a go-to firm for builders and developers; the team is very experienced and well regarded."
"I appreciate their ability to work with multiple stakeholders and liaise on our behalf with other parties, alongside their attentiveness and responsiveness to our needs. I feel that our priorities are their priorities."
"They are fantastic - they jump on the plane and they are up in the middle of the night."
"Greenberg Traurig is a go-to firm for builders and developers; the team is very experienced and well regarded."
"I appreciate their ability to work with multiple stakeholders and liaise on our behalf with other parties, alongside their attentiveness and responsiveness to our needs. I feel that our priorities are their priorities."
"They are fantastic - they jump on the plane and they are up in the middle of the night."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Gorson offers considerable experience handling a range of local and international real estate projects, particularly for developers.
Burt Bruton is known for handling the tax aspects of real estate transactions. He offers further experience in financing mandates.
Gary Saul acts for REITs and developers on residential and mixed-use projects. He is held in considerably high regard for his in-depth expertise in condominium matters.
"Gary is an excellent attorney; he's the condo king in Miami."
Iris Escarrá handles zoning and development approvals for residential, transit and mixed-use projects, often acting for developers.
"Iris knows where to take risks and where not to, and I think she has an unbelievable understanding for code and city persona."
"She is fantastic if you have a land use matter in city of Miami, she is a go-to person."
Nancy Lash's practice covers acquisition, sales and leasing as well as the finance aspects of transactions. She is active on major residential and mixed-use development mandates.
"Nancy is fantastic. I don't know any real estate lawyer who is better. She is just on it; she's the perfect lawyer. She knows her stuff, she drafts incredibly, she has business acumen, she knows the market and she has such great exposure."
Richard Giusto, who cochairs the firm's global real estate practice, handles complex real estate transactions both in and out of state.
"Richard is an excellent leasing attorney."
Kimberly LeCompte represents her developer and owner clients in acquisition, development and leasing matters, as well as real estate financing.
Michael Sullivan has a strong real estate development practice. He also handles complex property sales and financing transactions, with particular activity in mixed-use and hospitality projects.
"Michael Sullivan is a good lawyer. He has a strong practice, with tremendous and great expertise."
Meredith Singer assists developers through the creation and operation of residential and hospitality projects, with notable skills in condominium matters.
Orlando Evora handles a range of sales and acquisitions for his clients, including major distribution centers and shopping malls
"Orlando is considerate and has a great depth of experience; he comes to the table with suggestions and is not overbearing."
"Orlando Evora is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter we are dealing with."
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