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Dealing with complexity and moving your projects forward
We advise on all aspects of real estate development including land use, zoning, and other aspects of planning, public sector financing, incentives, historic preservation, and financings. We’ve gained approvals and entitlements for our clients that have moved major projects forward, and have obtained billions in incentives for developers and investors.
Delivering for clients in this area of the law requires a strong industry reputation, sector specific experience, and excellent relationships. We are an acknowledged thought leader in all aspects of development and land use, and are a go-to law firm for large-scale mixed-use projects.
We have more than 100 legal professionals working in this field in locations around the world, advising on areas of interest to our developer and investor clients.
“This is a team that understands and delivers. Real estate development has become increasingly complicated, but the team at DLA Piper manages to co-ordinate all of the relevant departments and specialisms to ensure the required outcome is delivered.”
Our experience covers the many business, legal and real estate issues relating to the entitlement and development of land and the built environment. This includes managing complex approval processes, and obtaining and negotiating incentives as part of a prospective purchase, financing, sale, or lease transaction. We regularly navigate NIMBY and other stakeholder concerns in urban and suburban areas.
We’re also experienced in governmental regulatory matters. This often involves projects that have an impact on existing infrastructure, flood plains, wetlands, coastal zones, historic buildings, and other sensitive areas. We work closely with developers and their team of consultants to analyze the applicable legal requirements, defining an optimum development plan and executing a coordinated approval strategy.
Awards and recognition
- "Unsurpassed in-market knowledge and expertise with strong relationships on both the private and public sectors." – Client, Legal 500 2022
- "Highly experienced in contentious planning matters, acting for objectors and other parties on a range of issues, including affordable housing planning. Equipped to advise on a broad range of planning issues associated with energy developments. Works with both public bodies and private clients. Capable of advising on multi-jurisdictional planning matters." – Chambers 2022
- "Established team with a wide-ranging commercial property offering. Particular strength in large-scale development projects and landlord and tenant work, including corporate occupancy. Experience handling cross-border mandates for an impressive domestic and international client base." – Chambers 2022