Holland & Knight LLP possesses expertise regarding the unique zoning laws, regulatory compliance, and approvals and permits necessary for developing land in multiple states. The land use and zoning practice is led by real estate heads, Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz and Joe Guay, based in Miami and New York, respectively. Miami’s Joseph Goldstein and New York’s Kenneth Lowenstein advise developers, companies and owners on zoning changes, governmental permits and approvals, and air rights. In Washington DC, Christine Shiker offers guidance throughout mixed-use and multiphase projects, including securing discretionary entitlements, while DC’s Kyrus L. Freeman assists developers and owners throughout the regulatory review and approval processes. Dividing her time between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Jennifer Hernandez is conversant in the environmental issues affecting land use, permitting, and housing litigation. Miami’s Pedro Gassant also advises on environmental compliance and development permits.
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‘Holland & Knight is incredibly well versed in creating multifaceted strategies for project approvals that include working with our development team, interacting with government officials and staff, and preparing public outreach messaging.’
‘Alejandro J. Arias, Esq. and Hugo P. Arza, Esq. are two stand-out individuals within the Holland & Knight land use and zoning team that reflect the firm’s attention to detail and comprehensive representation model. ’
Key clients
- Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Tennessee Titans
- Akridge
- Dezer Development LLC
- Capitol Crossing Advisors
- Brookfield Properties/Silverstein Properties Joint Venture
- Lennar Homes
- Kettler, Carr Properties, Grosvenor Americas and Carmel Partners
- Four Points LLC
- Related Group and BH Group
Work highlights
Advised Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC as lead land use counsel for a $4 billion mixed-use project.
Advised NFL’s Tennessee Titans in their $2.2 billion stadium replacement project in Nashville. Our team led negotiations with state and local governments, securing over $1.2 billion in public funding, the largest in U.S. history, and overcoming numerous state and local regulatory challenges.
Advised Akridge regarding a major mixed-use development over the Union Station railroad tracks in D.C., and worked closely with the city to implement a site-specific zone district, which is rare in D.C. zoning.
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Practice head
Joe Guay; Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz
Other key lawyers
Joseph Goldstein; Kenneth Lowenstein; Christine Shiker; Kyrus L. Freeman; Jennifer Hernandez; Pedro Gassant; Alejandro J. Arias; Hugo P. Arza