Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India
Ranked Individuals
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The specialists in our real estate practice have a comprehensive grasp of the demands of one of India's most heavily regulated sectors
Trilegal’s real estate lawyers advise some of India’s largest real estate-focused funds and companies on investments, joint ventures, and property acquisition, sale and lease transactions. We are well versed with a range of real estate structures and have extensive experience in handling complex issues in this sector.
The practice comprises a team of specialist lawyers who understand the unique commercial and regulatory issues of the sector and are particularly focussed on transactions in the infrastructure, education, hotel and hospitality sectors. The team has an incisive knowledge of property laws and development contracts.
The Partners regularly advise on conducting detailed title due diligence; structuring the acquisition of property, including stamp duty and registration procedures; and drafting and negotiating agreements relating to property acquisition, development, construction, project management and EPC. They are proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, as also in structuring FDI into real estate projects in India. The team has worked with major international real estate brokers and consultants, and is familiar with their work practices and standard form documentation.
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Trilegal has a substantial legal practice with a broad geographical footprint across India, and acts for developers, investors and corporates. The firm handles a wide range of real estate matters, including financing, acquisitions, commercial leasing and title due diligence. The practice is able to service clients across India through its strong network in all major states.
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Trilegal advised Vin Group on the lease it took on from SIPCOT to set up an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plant, which was the first of its kind in South India. The matter involved INR160 billion.
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The team is composed of skilled professionals with extensive experience across various domains. Their collective knowledge enables them to tackle a wide range of challenges effectively.
What differentiates them is their ability to place themselves in our and the counterparts' shoes, thereby avoiding complexities or even impractical legal advice.
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Sai Krishna Bharathan is based in Mumbai. He is recognised for his work representing large funds and developers as they structure their transactions and commercial agreements in the real estate space.
He is able to provide us with solutions, whether it be legal or commercial.
Rahul Arora is based in Delhi and is well-versed in handling real estate assets as part of larger M&A transactions and has experience in conducting due diligence work.
Rahul is very client-oriented, highly responsive and knowledgeable.
Mridul Kumbalath is a partner in the firm's Bengaluru office. He is known for his work on real estate acquisitions, financing, development and leasing work.
He combines a calm steadfastness with astute deal making skills.
Mridul is a very good lawyer in real estate with extensive experience and a commercial bent of mind.
Monika Bhonsale is recognised for her work in land acquisitions including acquisitions, negotiations, drafting and title due diligence.
Monika Bhonsale is just a joy to work with; she is always professional, available and clear.
Monika is a highly regarded legal expert in India’s real estate sector, known for her deep knowledge and strategic approach to complex transactions.
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Sai Krishna Bharathan
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