URBAN ZONING
Urban zoning
Urban zoning and planning regulations are constantly evolving. Without an expert in this area, this can result in escalating costs. Managing legal constraints from the outset of a project through to its completion is key to ensuring it is achieved on time and within budget. Our team of experienced advisers guide clients through every stage of the planning process and assist in related litigation. Our strong working relationship with planning authorities offers clients an important competitive advantage.
Why Our Urban Zoning Team
Expert planning advice, litigation support and strong ties with planning authorities to help projects stay on time and within budget.
Practical Planning Advice
Managing legal constraints from project inception through completion to avoid escalating costs and delays.
Regulatory & Litigation Support
Guidance through the planning process and experienced representation in related litigation.
Strong Authority Relationships
Close working relationships with planning authorities provide clients with a competitive advantage.
Trusted advisers on planning issues
We act as legal adviser on planning issues for international and local developers, construction companies, investors, landowners, institutions and public authorities and guide clients through the full planning lifecycle.
Our clients
We act as legal adviser on planning issues for clients including international and local developers, construction companies, local and foreign investors, landowners, institutions and public authorities.
Our services
Our services include:
General and specific development plans
Building permits, demolition permits and other administrative authorisations
Classified establishments (operating authorisations)
Preemption rights
Regrouping
Parcelling
Cessation of activity
Latest insights
Recent events and firm updates relating to urban planning and zoning.
60 Years of Growth and Commitment — 20.03.2025
The fundamentals of urban planning — 21.01.2025
60th Anniversary events — various dates and locations
Our close working relationships with planning authorities and hands-on approach help clients navigate complex planning regimes.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Recognition
Selected feedback from directories and clients.
Etude Breininger showcases a great balance between international standards and local expertise, which is needed for real estate transactions.
Client testimonial
Client
The team possesses very good knowledge of the areas covered by our requests and provides legal support very quickly.
Chambers Europe 2025
Real Estate Luxembourg
The firm displays a very collaborative approach to work in the space.
Legal 500 2023
Real Estate and Construction Luxembourg
The team works quickly to find a solution, and if none is existing, they create it. They have a deep knowledge of both the theoretical side (laws and regulations, literature…) and the practical side (best practices…) of real estate.
Legal 500 2022
Real Estate and Construction Luxembourg
Industry Recognition
Latest insights & events
"60 Years of Growth and Commitment — Posted 20.03.2025"
The fundamentals of urban planning
"Event — Posted 21.01.2025"
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