We do more with less

Local governments increasingly are being asked to "do more with less," from reduced or frozen headcounts to rising costs and falling revenues. The good news is they don't have to go it alone. Our team has faced—and faced down—similar issues. Based on our unmatched experience gained while inside city halls and county government buildings, we know what works and what doesn't, and, when it makes sense, how to effectively connect the public and private sectors.

Battle-tested

We are composed of former local government elected and appointed officials and others who have played integral roles in city halls and county governments.

Bridging public and private sectors

We work with:

• Local governments seeking solutions to complex challenges requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
• Private businesses and organizations in the US and abroad seeking first-hand knowledge and guidance to develop or expand their relationships with US local governments.

The spectrum

Our team has unparalleled experience in key categories for local governments including economic development, finance and infrastructure.

Economic Development

• Redevelopment projects
• Special tax districts creation
• Land use and zoning
• Tax increment financing
• New markets tax credits
• Green cities initiatives
• Downtown and neighborhood revitalization
• Entertainment and commercial adaptive reuse of historic buildings
• Strategic planning regarding land use and economic development

Finance

• Public finance
• Pension reform
• Strategic asset disposition
• PACE Financing

Also

• Federal government advocacy
• Procurement and government contracts
• Privatization and public-private partnerships
• Stadium and arena development
• Military base re-use
• Global trade missions
• Prepare SAFETY Act applications

Insights

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Singapore: Founders, with a proven track record in building businesses, would be interested to know about Singapore’s new Global Founders Programme – a strategic initiative to help attract experienced founders to establish and scale their high impact ventures in Singapore. This article seeks to share more details about the programme and other strategic tools offered by EDB to boost the startup ecosystem in Singapore.

Dentons Dialogue: US Policy Perspectives | Smart Cities and Infrastructure

February 26, 2021

During this segment members of Dentons' Public Policy and Energy practices discussed the latest policy developments surrounding smart cities and infrastructure.

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons adds former Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell

June 10, 2019

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, today announces the arrival of Ceasar C. Mitchell Jr. as a partner.  Mitchell, who is immediate past President of the Atlanta City Council, joins the Firm’s award-winning Public Policy practice, where he will play a national leadership role in Dentons’ Local Government Solutions group, an interdisciplinary service focused on bridging the public and private sectors to solve challenges facing local and state governments across the United States. He will also devote a significant part of his practice to advising clients on a variety of real estate transactions.