Jonathan D. Andrews
Represents developers in land use and zoning matters. Advises on municipal approvals for industrial, distribution, energy, utility, retail, mixed use, and residential projects.
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Industrial real estate must support the operation behind it. We advise manufacturers, logistics companies, developers, and investors on facilities designed for production, storage, and distribution, from site selection through construction and ongoing operations.
Our focus
Industrial real estate that supports how your business operates and grows
Industrial properties are closely tied to the businesses that occupy them. Site access and utility capacity can determine whether a facility supports production or distribution needs. Environmental conditions and land use restrictions may also affect the cost and timing of a project. We help clients evaluate those considerations before significant commitments are made.
We advise manufacturers and logistics businesses developing new facilities or expanding existing operations. Our clients also include developers and investors who are acquiring, leasing, or repositioning industrial properties. We connect the real estate strategy to the operational purpose of the facility so that decisions made during the project support how the property will function after completion.
Our work begins with site evaluation and acquisition, then continues through financing and government approvals. As projects move into construction, we help establish the agreements needed to deliver the facility. We also advise on leasing and redevelopment when an existing property must be adapted for a new use.
Industrial projects frequently require coordination across several areas of law. Environmental obligations may affect development and continued operations, while workforce or energy needs can influence long-term planning. We bring the appropriate perspectives together while keeping the facility’s operational requirements and future value in view.
We help owners and developers establish contracts around the delivery requirements of industrial facilities. When issues arise, we address them with the construction schedule and anticipated start of operations in view.
We represent owners and industrial users in leases for manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution space. Our work addresses the operational requirements that distinguish these facilities from other commercial properties.
We evaluate environmental conditions that may affect the acquisition or redevelopment of industrial property. Our attorneys also advise on permitting and compliance matters connected to construction and facility operations.
We guide clients through the acquisition and sale of manufacturing sites, warehouses, and distribution properties. Our due diligence focuses on whether the property can support the intended use and the client’s future plans for the facility.
We advise borrowers and lenders on financing industrial acquisitions, expansions, and development projects. Our attorneys structure the transaction around the property and the business purpose behind it.
We help clients determine whether a site permits the proposed industrial use and pursue the approvals needed to proceed. Our work includes access, traffic, and other land use issues associated with facility operations.
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Jeffrey Esch McCombie
Provides strategic analysis and advice to developers and property owners related to real estate and the entitlement and land use process in Pennsylvania.
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