Our team’s guidance is rooted in decades of personal and professional experience with members of the General Assembly and executive branch, every major state agency, county and local governments, policymakers, stakeholders, and leaders.
We help clients tackle head on the significant government relations challenges they face in Delaware.
A Unified Approach to Complex Issues
Our team, comprised of experienced attorneys, devoted government affairs professionals and project managers that collaborate seamlessly, leveraging individual strengths in politics, public affairs, legislation, real estate, zoning and land use, media, and regulatory law to solve the most challenging problems facing businesses in Delaware.
This collaborative powerhouse takes a unified approach, ensuring comprehensive, multi-disciplinary solutions for our clients. The team’s versatility and cohesive working style shines as it applies its deep understanding of government in Delaware to help clients meet their goals.
Major Initiatives
Our Delaware team has been instrumental in driving progress across several key sectors, including:
- Economic Development: Supporting key initiatives that foster growth and innovation across every major industry and sector in the Delaware economy.
- Infrastructure: Facilitating the development and maintenance of essential public works, including maritime, rail, and roadway projects.
- Real Estate, Zoning, and Land Use: Assisting landowners and developers navigate complex statewide zoning, subdivision, environmental, and permitting needs.
- Healthcare: Navigating the intricate regulatory landscape to support the objectives of providers of healthcare services.
- Energy: Promoting energy solutions and by representing utilities and numerous other stakeholders in the energy economy.
- State Agencies: Decades of experience advising various state and local agencies.
- Legislative Engagement: Successfully leading legislative efforts supporting client objectives and building coalitions and develop alternative legislation when necessary.
In-depth Knowledge of Government Affairs
Our team brings unparalleled experience from the highest levels of federal, state and local government. Our team includes:
- Two former chiefs of staff to Delaware governors
- A former chief legal counsel to a Delaware governor
- A former state director to a Delaware congressman
- A former chief of staff to the Delaware Department of Education
- U.S. Senate policy and constituent services experience
- A former county attorney responsible for land use and land use manager
Facilitating Economic Development
Delaware’s business-friendly climate continues to attract businesses, and our attorneys and government affairs professionals are uniquely adept at solving challenging permitting issues, achieving high-stakes resolutions to problems, and securing funding for infrastructure. Our team has been involved in many of Delaware’s most significant economic development projects of the last few decades, guiding clients through complex negotiations and obtaining necessary approvals.
Comprehensive Support for Businesses
We guide clients through site selection, land use, zoning, permitting, tax credits, grants, loans, and abatements. Our professionals have extensive experience in economic development, working within state and local government to support businesses incorporating, locating, or expanding in Delaware.