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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia: Northern


Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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With 80 lawyers in major markets across the United States, including New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Richmond, Dallas and Houston, Hunton's real estate practice is a powerhouse in the industry. Our bench strength nationwide paired with our global clientele cements our team as one of the pre-eminent real estate practices in the country. Our team handles high-value projects, complex transactions and creative developments across a multitude of industries.

Additionally, we help clients with their needs and interests related to data centers, sustainability (including C-PACE financing), industrial properties, portfolios, retail, multifamily and affordable housing, and the life sciences and health care sectors. We leverage our vast experience in these areas to assist with the financing and lending elements of these transactions.

We value our long-term relationships and are known as trusted advisers, assisting our clients with all aspects of their business and every facet of the transaction. As skilled connectors, we also often become a deal source for clients, introducing them to transaction opportunities and equity sources. 

Our real estate practice is part of Hunton's larger Real Estate Investment and Finance industry group, a core industry sector for the firm representing another 125 lawyers devoted to the real estate industry, including tax, corporate, finance, and securities specialists to maximize the benefit to our clients.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Virginia: Northern

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth is highly esteemed for its representation of lenders and owners across the spectrum of real estate matters. The firm is particularly well known for its fine land use offering. It represents a broad range of clients including investment groups, corporations and developers. The firm has additional expertise in environmental matters arising from developments.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised SCG Development on a rezoning application filed with Fairfax County for an affordable housing community in Tysons, Virginia.

Strengths

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  • The depth and breadth of legal knowledge is extremely good across the firm. It understands our business practice and the legal touchpoints we face.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Hunton is very strong on difficult projects.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John C. McGranahan Jr.
    Band 1John C. McGranahan Jr.

    John C. McGranahan Jr.

    John McGranahan enjoys a strong reputation among developers and nonprofit organizations for his zoning and land use expertise, particularly in relation to residential development.
    • John is an exceptionally talented attorney.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

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Virginia: Northern

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