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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
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The New York-based planning and zoning practice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assists clients with obtaining a range of municipal and state approvals related to zoning, construction, building codes, historic preservation, and related issues, in addition to advising lenders and investors on their financing-related zoning due diligence. The department is also competent in litigation arising out of land use administrative proceedings. With noteworthy expertise in planning, zoning and developments, the experienced Judith Gallent leads the team. Combining experience as architect and lawyer, James Colgate possesses unique insight in connection with a variety of land use issues; both Gallent and Colgate are described by clients as ‘probably the best in their respective fields in New York’ and ’brilliant’. Associate Kurt Steinhouse is also highly recommended
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Testimonials
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- 'It's our experience that there is no other NYC firm that combines the expertise in the field of land use and Dept of Buildings issues with client service that Bryan Cave's group offers. Legal, code and practical advice is without peer, in our opinion, at the same time that approachability, accessibility and reasonable billing is their standard.'
- 'They never fail to deliver on both good, practical advice and execution. They are highly respected by NYC agencies, which is extremely valuable when pursuing projects in a complicated environment.'
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Key clients
- Silverstein Properties
- Empire State Development Corporation
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Work highlights
- Advised Metropolitan Transportation Authority on land use matters, including the reconstruction of Penn Station and the $82m purchase of a site in East Harlem from Extell Development to serve as the terminus of New York City’s Second Avenue Subway line.
- Assisted The Archdiocese of New York with its ongoing evaluation of its real estate portfolio, consisting primarily of churches, schools, convents, rectories and vacant development sites.
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