WHAT WE DO

Whether developing a building or opening a new business, success requires understanding New York’s complex regulatory systems. We specialize in navigating those systems with confidence.

We have worked on billions of dollars worth of projects, devising strategy, assessing risks, coordinating outreach and advocating for our clients’ projects – whether they are as-of-right, subject to discretionary approvals or require public processes.  


TSX building in Times Square New York City representing real estate permitting, entitlements, and land use approvals

Real Estate Permitting & Entitlements

  • Facilitation of permits, licenses, approvals, determinations and variances 

  • Construction filing strategy and coordination with NYC and NYS agencies, including: DEP, DOB, DOF, DOT, FDNY, HPD, MTA, Con-Ed

  • Land Use Entitlements and Discretionary Approvals


Industry City in Brooklyn representing government relations, lobbying, and stakeholder engagement in NYC

Government Relations & Lobbying

  • Strategic guidance on public-sector processes

  • Legislative and regulatory engagement and advocacy

  • Coordination with elected and government officials, community boards and key stakeholders


Modern urban building with elevator representing business development, regulatory navigation, and technology advocacy

Business Development & New Technology Advocacy

  • Licensing for commercial and not-for-profit services 

  • Regulatory navigation and advocacy for new business models and emerging technologies 

  • Operational permits and compliance


The Beekman Hotel in downtown Manhattan representing hospitality permitting and special event approvals

Hospitality and Special Event Permitting 

  • Hospitality permits, licensing and advocacy

  • Interagency coordination and event logistics 

  • Event permitting 

Have a project that needs to move forward?

We help clients develop the strategy, secure approvals, and coordinate outreach that is needed to move projects forward across the five boroughs.