Land Use and Project Development
Land Use and Project Development

We constructively engage the relevant authorities of the countries in which we operate on the entire range of their land use responsibilities. We help with the planning and permitting of projects on public lands, including evaluation and navigation of requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), National Forest Management Act, Mineral Leasing Act, and Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), among others. 

Projects include the development of renewable energy and transmission projects, transmission lines, large-scale recreation activities, and oil and gas infrastructure on public lands. In the U.S. we regularly guide compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Our capabilities at a glance

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Hear from our clients and industry leaders

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The whole team is super smart. They are all really easy to work with and then know our business inside out. They come to us proactively with issues and are incredibly responsive.

Chambers & Partners, UK Guide, 2025

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An intellectually brilliant and commercially astute public law team. One of the very best in the city.

Chambers & Partners UK 2025

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Hogan Lovells has a high capability in solving complex issues that involve both legal and technical perspectives.

Chambers & Partners, Germany, 2025

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The lawyers are just experts. They are there when you need them and happy to entertain all my questions. They understand the wider context and the politics and sensitivities of it.

Chambers & Partners, UK 2025

Representative experience

Represented international mining company in its partnership with electric utility and Native Americans in licensing of a mine and coal-fired generating station in Four Corners region.
Advised a solar energy developer on public lands regarding protection of Native American artifacts and compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Represented a sponsor of “adaptive use” project in downtown Denver in its successful negotiation with National Park Service for historic preservation tax credit.
Advised several solar and wind energy developers on public lands with evaluation of ESA and NEPA impacts.
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