Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

Goulston & Storrs is a market-leading firm in the Massachusetts real estate sector. Regularly called upon by regional and national developers and investors to handle big-ticket matters, the firm is particularly noted for its activity in the retail and office development areas. It has additional strengths in real estate-related capital markets transactions and also provides first-class zoning and land use advice and demonstrates expertise in areas of construction and leasing.

Nutter McClennen & Fish is held in high esteem for its handling of complex real estate transactions and development entitlements in urban and suburban settings across the USA. The firm frequently acts on large-scale developments, providing a full-service approach to clients by drawing on both transactional and land use expertise. Its strengths also include advising on environmental concerns. The team represents a variety of developers, private owners and nonprofit institutions and is experienced in advising governmental entities.

DLA Piper has a preeminent team offering top-tier advice across a range of areas, including permitting and entitlement matters and property transactions. The firm also offers expertise in real estate financing and is particularly highlighted for its strength in complex, large-scale projects. The team maintains a diversified portfolio of deals, which also includes a range of sophisticated transactions and multi-phased projects. Its client base includes developers, public agencies and investors.

Pierce Atwood's real estate practice comprises an experienced bench of attorneys. The group demonstrates its ability to represent developers on both a national and local level. Its expertise covers land use and environmental issues in transactional and courtroom settings.