K&L Gates advises on a wide array of real estate mandates, demonstrating particular strength in transactions related to the residential, commercial, energy, hospitality, and financial services sectors. In Pittsburgh, Pierce Richardson is well regarded for his zoning, land permitting, and renewable energy expertise. Newark’s Jennifer Mazawey is another name of note, bringing with her a wealth of procurement experience.
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Key clients
- Somerset Development LLC
- Cottonwood Management
- Playa Escondida Beach Front S.A.
- KHT Landing Holdings Limited
- Competitive Power Ventures
- Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC
- Fulton Street Newark, LLC
- SK Development
Work highlights
Acting as lead real estate counsel for a $1 billion fund that will place both real estate debt and equity interests in projects ranging from $50 million to $200 million.
Representing the developer in a Margaritaville Resort and Hotel in Playa Caracol, Panama. We are negotiating the sales documents with Margaritaville and assisting generally with the development of the branded residences project.
Serving as real estate counsel in connection with the development of a wind energy project in Cambria County and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and solar projects in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Other key lawyers
Pierce Richardson; Jennifer Mazawey