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Project Development & Construction Offerings
We cover the entire life cycle of real estate, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that empowers us to effectively navigate intricate, large-scale development projects. From the initial conceptualization, permit and planning stages to execution, management, and eventual operation, our comprehensive expertise allows us to address the diverse and complex challenges inherent in real estate development. This holistic approach ensures that we can adeptly handle the intricacies of every phase, delivering successful outcomes for our clients in the dynamic and evolving real estate landscape.
Challenges we see our clients facing
- Contractual Disputes: Issues may arise concerning contract interpretation, performance, delays, and payment disputes between project stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Challenges may emerge in obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with zoning, environmental, and other regulatory requirements, leading to potential delays and legal complications.
- Design Defects and Liability: Design-related issues or defects may lead to disputes, with potential liability concerns for architects, engineers, and other design professionals involved in the project.
- Construction Defect Claims: Construction defects, including issues related to workmanship, materials, or design, can lead to disputes and legal actions, especially if they impact the project's integrity or performance.
- Insurance Disputes: Issues may arise related to insurance coverage, particularly when it comes to property damage, personal injury claims, or disputes over responsibility for specific liabilities.
- Change Orders and Variations: Disputes may arise regarding changes to the original project scope, costs, or timelines, leading to disagreements between project parties.
- Labor and Employment Matters: Legal challenges may emerge related to labor laws, employment contracts, and workplace safety regulations, particularly concerning construction site accidents or disputes with labor unions.
- Financing and Payment Issues: Problems may arise concerning project financing, payment schedules, and financial disputes among project participants, impacting cash flow and potentially leading to legal actions.
- Force Majeure Events: Unforeseen events, such as natural disasters or global crises, may trigger force majeure clauses in contracts, leading to disputes over project delays, liabilities, and contractual obligations.
- Intellectual Property Concerns: Disputes may arise over the ownership and use of intellectual property, especially when it comes to proprietary designs, technologies, or innovations associated with the project.
We can advise on
- Efficient Financing and Tax & Legal Structuring: Embark on your (re)development project with confidence. Our strategic financial guidance allows efficient financing solutions, while our tax and legal knowledge increases efficiency, compliance, and returns throughout the journey.
- Planning and Environmental Law Advice: Navigate urban planning and environmental regulations seamlessly. Our comprehensive guidance allows alignment with zoning requirements, environmental standards, and sustainable practices.
- Civil Law Aspects: Safeguard your interests with tailored guidance on civil law intricacies, enhancing legal structures in real estate transactions.
- Co-Ownership Guidance: Enhance co-ownership experiences with comprehensive advice, from structuring agreements to dispute resolution.
- Land Acquisition and (Re)development: Navigate acquisitions and agreements with clarity and precision, allowing legally sound documentation.
- Development Contracts Support: Foster collaborative and legally sound agreements with professionally crafted contracts and meticulous attention to project specifications.
- Legal & tax Due Diligence: Reach solid legal foundations for transactions through comprehensive legal and tax analyses, identifying legal and tax risks and opportunities.
- Valuation, Development Advisory & Feasibility Studies: Gain strategic insights aligned with market trends and financial objectives for accurate and informed real estate investments.
- Holistic Advice for "Split Sale" Projects: Enhance tax efficiencies and legal structures for residential or hotel projects through specialized guidance.
- Real Estate Market Insights & Analysis: Stay ahead with comprehensive market insights and strategic guidance.
- Assistance with Contentious Matters: Resolve disputes swiftly and favorably with professional advice in dispute resolution and litigation