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Mintz

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Mintz

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Our Massachusetts Real Estate practice has extensive experience handling some of the most significant real estate transactions in the Greater Boston area, as well as complex acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leases across the country. We serve as primary real estate counsel to an extensive list of Fortune 50 to 500 companies and institutional investors, including Beacon Capital, Lincoln Property Company, BioMed Realty, and The Davis Companies. 

Clients (5)

  • Boston Properties, Inc.
  • Colony Realty Partners
  • General Electric Company
  • Gillette (Procter & Gamble)
  • Manulife Financial/John Hancock Financial

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Massachusetts


What the Team is Known For

Mintz is recognised for its adept representation of commercial clients of all sizes, from startup businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With an established real estate practice adept at handling matters such as financing, development, acquisitions and dispositions, the firm serves clients from a range of industries, including telecommunications and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Mintz served as counsel to Tufts University and as bond counsel in connection with the University’s first public-private partnership transaction, valued at $173,085,000.

Strengths

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  • The department is well-versed on large, complex acquisitions and has the support staff to take on work effectively and efficiently.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • The firm exhibits a high level of commercial awareness. Their advice reflects a solid understanding of market dynamics, risk management and strategic priorities.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • The team is very proactive in identifying issues and proposing potential resolutions, and timely in responding to questions and requests.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Mintz stands out for its subject area expertise, collaboration with the client and ability to complete projects on short notice.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rebecca A Lee
    Band 1Rebecca A Lee

    Rebecca A Lee

    Chair of the firm's real estate development practice, Rebecca Lee is esteemed for her representation of real estate developers, lenders and companies. She has a particularly robust land use and permitting practice, and also handles transactional real estate matters.

    • I can't recommend Rebecca highly enough.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Rebecca is a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Rebecca's great at achieving the impossible.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Rebecca Lee is excellent.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 3Dan Gaquin
    Band 3Dan Gaquin

    Dan Gaquin

    Dan Gaquin undertakes a range of real estate transactions, including development, financings and acquisitions. He advises client such as developers, investors and real estate users.

    • Dan provides strategic advice.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Dan is a trusted adviser.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jennifer M Kiely
    Band 3Jennifer M Kiely

    Jennifer M Kiely

    Jennifer Kiely is well known for advising a variety of clients on acquisitions, dispositions and leasing.

    • Jennifer stands out for her client service, knowledge and efficiency.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Jennifer’s experience in high value transactions is a clear strength.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 4Geoffrey Smith
    Band 4Geoffrey Smith

    Geoffrey Smith

    Geoffrey Smith focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings. He has particular expertise in leasing transactions and represents both landlords and tenants across national portfolios.

    • Geoff has tremendous knowledge and effectively integrates solutions that mitigate risk.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Geoff is a great partner for our business and counselor for our real estate needs.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Geoff Smith is a good lawyer.

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