Real Estate: Bengaluru-based | Asia-Pacific

Cyril 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.

JSA 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.

Well 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.

IndusLaw bolstered itsreal estate legal practice in Bengaluru and Chennai, after the merger of the team from ASLF Law Offices into the firm. The team in Bengaluru and Chennai is experienced in structuring real estate transactions and advising on due diligence mandates, as well as real estate disputes and advising on RERA. The firm is particularly known for representing developers in real estate transactions. IndusLaw also offers real estate expertise from its offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.

Tatva 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.

Fox Mandal & Associates is especially active on real estate legal matters in southern India, with solid teams in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. The teams are capable of advising on a range of title investigation and due diligence matters and often advise financial institutions and other lenders on development projects. Whilst the team has a significant footprint in southern India, it also covers properties in Maharashtra.

Samvad Partners regularly advises on the legal aspects of corporate transactions in the real estate sector in India, notably sale and lease agreements. The team carries out in-depth title investigations and other conveyancing mandates, as well as financings related to construction and development projects. The lawyers represent Indian and multinational corporations and financial institutions, as well as local developers. The firm is especially active from its Bengaluru office, whilst also acting from Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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, as well as real estate disputes and insolvency issues. The practice is able to service clients across India through its strong network in all major states.