REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: DESCRIPTION
Development Services
Our commercial real estate group has substantial experience in the development of real estate projects of all types. We routinely assist clients in all aspects of the development process, from due diligence and land acquisition through the financing, development, leasing and disposition phases. In this capacity, we frequently negotiate and document the various development services, construction, architectural, and other agreements that are integral to the development process. In response to client demands driven by deregulation and other factors, this aspect of our practice has expanded to include the development of independent power plants and associated facilities.
Privatization
Governments at all levels increasingly seek to privatize services previously provided by the government. Our experience in the real estate and governmental practice areas has uniquely placed us in this developing area. Currently our lawyers are actively engaged in projects involving the development and financing of privatized housing for military personnel.
Zoning and Land Use
Our lawyers have substantial experience in handling a variety of complex zoning and land use issues. Our development and investor representations routinely require our services in matters ranging from simple variance requests to complete rezonings. We are extremely sensitive to the political realities that arise in the ordinary course of any zoning engagement. Through an abundance of long-standing associations, our firm enjoys cooperative working relationships with local governmental authorities. Historically, these relationships have helped establish a solid foundation of credibility and trust in the course of advancing our clients' interests.
Environmental
Any investment in real estate today requires a comprehensive understanding of the impact of environmental matters. We employ a common sense, risk-based approach in evaluating environmental issues and crafting prudent structures designed to both mitigate risk and facilitate closing. Our environmental lawyers have substantial experience in handling matters ranging from the review of environmental audits to complex Superfund cleanup and litigation.
Regulatory
Increasingly sophisticated approaches are required to achieve client objectives in today's complex regulatory environment. Our firm has substantial experience in addressing the legal and political demands of our clients at all levels of local, state and federal government . We understand the byzantine regulatory and political environment and can help you negotiate the process to achieve your desired result.
Representative Transactions
- Representation of developer in the development of the first high-rise, luxury condominium in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Representation of a major medical office building developer in ground leasing, developing and financing of a 66,000 square foot office building in metropolitan Atlanta.
- Development and financing of 1,220 megawattt Combined-Cycle Electric Generating Station in Kiowa, Oklahoma.
- Representation of developer in the acquisition, development and financing of a 420 room all-suites hotel located at Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
- Acquisition, development and financing of 885 megawatt Combined-Cycle Facility in Scottsville, Virginia.