Development of Industrial Real Estate and Distribution Centers

Ms. Byrne’s practice involves site selection, economic incentives, and real estate for many different industries, including energy, EV battery, solar, hydrogen and offshore wind materials manufacturing, OEM auto parts and components, industrial manufacturing, wood-based products and biofuels, technology, broadcasting, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, data centers, professional sports stadiums and arenas, practice fields, food processing, financial services, entertainment facilities, and hotels. She represents companies inbound from abroad including Asia, Europe, Canada, and Australia, as well as US companies relocating or deciding to remain in place and expand. Ms. Byrne is nationally recognized for her exceptional ability to secure substantial economic incentives for clients across the U.S. With extensive experience drafting legislation related to economic development and tax policy, she has played a pivotal role in advancing major corporate projects and shaping high-impact incentive frameworks. Ms. Byrne focuses her real estate and finance practice on real estate transactions, financing transactions, public policy, and legislative counseling. She represents many corporations, nonprofits, and partnerships in real estate projects relating to headquarters buildings, mixed-use, retail, office, sports stadiums and arenas, residential, manufacturing, warehouse, healthcare, hotels, restaurants, and colleges and universities. Ms. Byrne is a frequent speaker on a national and international basis at Site Selection and Economic Incentive conferences and programs.

Ms. Porter is Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group. Her ability to practice zoning and land use development law in four states (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut) establishes her as a key player in helping clients expand into the regional real estate market. Ms. Porter represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to developers, owners and lessees of commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties in all aspects of land use, zoning and development law.