Ranking tables
Real Estate: Bengaluru-based | Asia-Pacific
India
Rankings overview for Departments
Vivek Chandy JSA16 Years Ranked- Kusuma MunirajuKusuma Advocates
Abhilash Pillai Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas2 Years Ranked
Mridul Kumbalath Trilegal3 Years Ranked- Prashantha Kumar Fox Mandal & Associates2 Years Ranked
Preetam D'Souza Kochhar & Co10 Years Ranked- Raghu Nandana Tatva Legal3 Years Ranked
Suhas Srinivasiah Kochhar & Co16 Years Ranked- Veena Krishnan VK Law Chambers
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Cyril Amarchand MangaldasReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedCyril Amarchand Mangaldas has an experienced pan-India real estate law practice sought after for the strength of its corporate expertise in real estate transactions, with especially strong teams in its Bengaluru and Mumbai offices. The real estate practice is active in structuring property development and joint venture agreements, executing acquisitions and sales of interests in properties, and conducting complex title investigations. The team often handles financing and investments on behalf of international real estate funds.

1 JSAReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedJSA is especially active from its Bengaluru and Delhi offices, and is often sought out for its legal knowledge in dealing with complex corporate, finance and regulatory real estate issues, as well as related disputes and insolvency issues. The real estate team is regularly involved in the funding and development of residential and commercial projects, such as office buildings and IT business parks. The practice serves noteworthy developers and asset managers, as well as international corporations.
Band 2

2 Kochhar & CoReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKochhar & Co advises clients on the full range of real estate legal matters throughout India, including financings and sale and leaseback transactions. The firm is noted for its representation of developers and international corporations. The real estate team regularly acts for US-headquartered multinationals on the acquisition and leasing of commercial and industrial property in India. The offices in Bengaluru and Delhi are especially active on real estate work.

2 Tatva LegalReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedTatva Legal especially operates on real estate work from its offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. The team represents domestic and foreign funds as well as financial institutions, especially in direct investment real estate-related transactions. The team is additionally well-versed in handling title and due diligence issues, especially on large land parcels. The firm often advises major developers in the south of the country.
Band 3
3 DSK LegalReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWell known for corporate real estate legal work, DSK Legal offers extensive knowledge on private equity investments and fund formation in India, as well as other complex financings such as structured debt. The law firm is widely recognised for core conveyancing capability including due diligence and execution of sale and lease documentation, as well as issues involving RERA. DSK Legal has a strong real estate team based in Mumbai, as well as a growing practice from its Bengaluru office.

3 Poovayya & CoReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWell recognised for its legal work in the Bengaluru market, Poovayya & Co provides interdisciplinary teams to cover both title work and corporate real estate work, predominantly acting for buyers. The team is focused on large-scale title due diligence and leasing matters.

3 TrilegalReal Estate: Bengaluru-based2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTrilegal 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.





