Boston-based Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP’s land use and permitting practice advises a broad range of clients across the full lifecycle of real estate projects, from acquisition and permitting through development, leasing, financing, and disposition. The team is experienced in negotiating development agreements and ground leases, as well as resolving regulatory challenges relating to public infrastructure projects, waterfront redevelopments, and brownfield site revitalisations. The practice is led by Michael Scott, who advises across asset classes on large-scale developments. James Ward brings experience in local, state, and federal permitting matters, while Valerie Moore is a key contact for navigating complex regulatory and compliance issues.
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- Our primary counsel, Michael Scott, is extremely knowledgeable and capable in all aspects of law and business. What I appreciate about Mike is that his persona is humble and uncomplicated. Mike has the ability to explain complicated legal issues in terms non-lawyers can understand and interpret. Still, I have no doubt that Mike can be a strong negotiator. Mike is a shrewd business person and often offers opinions on business terms/matters which may not be specifically legal. Nutter is well connected, and if we need expertise or to make connections in business or government, Nutter is able to help us make those connections.
- Nutter is a top Boston law firm because it has broad and deep capabilities, and it attracts the top talent.
Key clients
- Boston Global Investors
- Boston Properties
- DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners
- Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT)
- Leggat McCall Properties
- Lincoln Property Company
- Mark Development
- Massachusetts Port Authority
- National Development
- Related Beal
Work highlights
Assisted Hanover Companies, a national multi-family housing developer, in connection with the permitting and development of the client’s residential developments in the Boston area since 2018.
Represented 41 TusNua LLC in its proposed 16‑unit condominium development under Chapter 40B in Newton, Massachusetts.
Practice head
Michael Scott; Marianne Ajemian; Valerie Moore
Other key lawyers
James Ward