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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

New York

In the USA, zoning and land use specialists often form an identifiable category. They perform an important role in major developments, advising on zoning regulations and municipal restrictions used by some cities to control development within their borders. Easement and eminent domain (or condemnation) is also covered.

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Band 1
  1. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is frequently sought for guidance on some of New York City's largest and highest-value developments. Stellar service is provided in a wide variety of real estate transactions, from joint venture formations to acquisitions and dispositions. The firm is noted for its quality land use and zoning practice. It offers additional expertise in assisting clients on a spectrum of real estate project issues, including related litigation.
  2. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
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    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel houses considerable expertise in land use, with experience securing zoning, landmark and planning approvals for large development projects. It 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. Kramer is also recommended for litigation related to real estate finance matters.
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Band 2
  1. Herrick, Feinstein LLP
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    Herrick, Feinstein LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Herrick, Feinstein is an established real estate group, assisting clients with the financing and execution of complex acquisitions and developments. It is adept at securing land use and zoning permits for real estate owners and developers. The team offers a strong network of governmental and agency contacts as well as public sector experience. Herrick, Feinstein is highly regarded in the New York real estate litigation space.
  2. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Holland & Knight frequently advises a broad range of clients, including investors, real asset owners and developers, on complex zoning and land use concerns. The firm also enjoys a comprehensive practice advising on acquisition, disposition, leasing and finance matters.
  3. GoldmanHarris LLC
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    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 related issues as well as lenders and investors in finance-related zoning due diligence.