Introduction

Wilhelm & Associés provides assistance to clients on projects related to establishing their business, extending and restructuring buildings, particularly commercial buildings. The services provided cover a full range of issues related to building permits, development permits, environmental approvals and planning documents.

Commercial development

• Assistance with defining project parameters (project management, contractual arrangements, dealing with local authorities)
• Analysis of the feasibility of projects in terms of current commercial development legislation
• Examination of applications for construction permits allowing for commercial use
• Representation in administrative appeals before the CNAC (National Commission for Commercial Development)
• Managing disputes before administrative courts (Administrative courts, Administrative Appeal courts, Administrative Supreme court)
• Assistance with key decisions in carrying out a project, including management strategy for appeals with regard to risks involved (administrative and criminal sanctions, etc.)

Urban planning

• Examination of applications requesting building permits, development permits, advance notifications, environmental impact studies
• Advice on all urban planning issues
• Managing disputes before administrative courts
• Advice on legal strategies, particularly in relation to complex corporate and commercial real estate projects