Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is frequently sought for guidance on some of New York City's largest and highest-value developments. The firm provides stellar service in a wide variety of real estate transactions, from joint venture formations to acquisitions and dispositions. The team is noted for its quality land use and zoning practice and offers additional expertise in assisting clients on a spectrum of real estate project issues, including related litigation.

HSF Kramer houses considerable expertise in land use, with experience securing zoning, landmark and planning approvals for large development projects. The firm undertakes transactional mandates on behalf of sophisticated owners, developers, tenants and other participants in the real estate industry. The team is also adept in negotiating ground lease transactions relating to development sites. HSF Kramer is also recommended for litigation related to real estate finance matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

GoldmanHarris LLC is a respected boutique offering expert advice on the full range of zoning and land use matters. The firm's practitioners draw upon notable experience obtained in prior public sector roles to advise on matters including land use approvals, zoning diligence and development rights.

Hogan Lovells LLP is an esteemed real estate practice. The firm handles all aspects of project development, including financing, securing zoning approvals, and the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements. The team also demonstrates proficiency handling high-value and market-leading transactions.

Akerman LLP advises clients from across the real estate sector in all aspects of zoning and land use regulations. The firm's areas of focus include approvals, due diligence, rezonings and zoning text amendments. It also has litigation experience at both the trial court and appellate level in matters arising from the granting or denial of applications.

BCLP has a robust land use practice that regularly represents clients seeking to obtain a variety of municipal and state approvals relating to zoning and other issues, as well as assisting lenders and investors with finance-related zoning due diligence. The team also advises investors, developers and other clients on a range of other corporate and financing transactions related to real estate.