The Environmental, Energy & Land Use Practice Group has a thorough understanding of all aspects of zoning and planning laws and regulations promulgated by Puerto Rico's central and autonomous municipal governments, and all federal laws with land use implications on the Island. Our land use representation covers all facets of commercial, industrial, touristic and residential developments along the coastlines and inland areas of Puerto Rico, and ranges from the preliminary development stages, such as environmental impact reviews, location approvals and rezoning procedures, to the final stages of development including demolition, construction and use permitting. This extensive experience provides our attorneys, and our clients', with the practical knowledge necessary to ensure successful outcomes and fulfill development expectations.
This Practice Group frequently provides legal advice to developers, contractors, operators, retailers and other business areas on land use matters which arise during all stages from project consideration and development to operation. We assist clients in negotiating land acquisition, provide effective, targeted and tailored due diligence investigations, evaluate and revise environmental impact reviews and permit applications, and verify compliance with permit requirements. Our attorneys also provide assistance in resolving disputes related to land use matters, as these may arise with the various regulatory agencies and public corporations which play an intimate role with a project's development and success.
In matters involving particularly complex matters, the Practice Group also consults with the firm's experience and specialized real estate, hospitality, tax, labor and litigation practice teams to ensure that all aspects of property development receive the attention and support necessary to see a project through completion in an efficient and expedited manner.
This Practice Group also provides legal services in all phase of legal proceedings, including litigation and appeals, in the local and federal civil and administrative fora having handled a number of cases of first impression. This broad range of experience provides our clients with the advice they need to prevail in disputes and negotiations and the results they need to succeed in the business world.
Our Group keeps abreast of the ever changing regulatory, legislative and case law developments in land use and zoning, natural resource management, planning and construction permitting issues, and frequently provides clients and professional associations with seminars and publications, such as the Environmental, Energy & Land Use Practice Group's McV Alerts, to ensure that our client's interests are constantly monitored and protected. See our representative land use matters or contact us for more information.
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