Real Estate (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

The real estate and construction department at Fangda Partners is widely known for its comprehensive offering in this sector. It possesses broad expertise in real estate acquisitions, hotel management and related disputes. The firm is also equipped to handle construction projects. Its client base includes a mixture of international and domestic corporations, including multinational investment firms and property developers such as CapitaLand, Tishman Speyer and Ping’an Real Estate. The team is regularly instructed on matters involving the technology, banking and manufacturing industries.

Zhong Lun Law Firm has a highly reputed and specialised real estate and construction team. The team is very prominent on major PPP projects in the domestic market. It has an impressively broad client base which includes private equity funds, financial institutions, real estate developers and airlines. The firm leverages its strong litigation expertise to advise on contentious issues in both real estate and construction. Zhong Lun also has a solid track record in handling the development and management of entertainment parks and commercial complexes in China, with additional expertise in real estate financing matters, spanning IPOs, restructurings and refinancings. Its key clients include China Resources Land Holding, AIA Life Insurance and PowerChina Roadbridge Group.

The leading real estate and construction team at City Development Law Firm possesses expertise in traditional construction projects. The firm is regularly engaged by large contractors to help on the full breadth of legal issues, including bidding, contracts, leasing and disputes. It possesses specialist knowledge in urban renewal projects and urban-rural development, and is active in dealing with infrastructure and PPP projects. City Development Law Firm also advises on real estate acquisitions and disposals and project development. The firm offers good coverage due to its provincial offices as well as bases in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The firm's geographical coverage extends to provinces like Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Yunnan. The firm has China Railway 2nd Bureau Real Estate Group, Xiongan Xiongshang Development and PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation among its impressive clientele.

King & Wood Mallesons has a deep bench of real estate and construction practitioners. The team is recognised for handling cross-border transactional work related to high-value real estate assets. Its impressive client base, including leading developers and investors, benefits from the firm's extensive network of domestic and international offices. It is sought after for its expertise in acquisitions and project financing and its cross-disciplinary knowledge involving dispute resolution and insolvency. The lawyers frequently act for clients in the hospitality and transportation sectors. Its real estate expertise extends to both office and housing development. Its impressive clients include Huatai Securities Asset Management, Tishman Speyer and Shanghai Metro Assets Investment Management.

Boss & Young Attorneys-At-Law offers services across a broad range of real estate and construction work, with notable capabilities in real estate investment funds and dispute resolution. The firm is entrusted by construction corporations, real estate developers and asset management companies to advise on construction projects and urban renewal matters. It is equally capable of handling large-scale PPP projects. CIFI Groups, Shanghai Environment Group and China Railway Shanghai Design Institute are representative clients.

Dacheng Law Offices possesses a standout real estate and construction team. The practice is widely known for its expertise in handling disputes in the construction area. The team offers strong support for PPP projects and is also recognised for its activity in land acquisition and project development. Its client roster includes a range of domestic developers and construction companies such as China Resources Land and Shanghai Building Decoration Engineering Group, as well as asset management firms and insurers including PingAn Trust.

Llinks Law Offices has garnered a strong reputation for handling transactions for real estate developers, and represents investors and banks in real estate investments. The team is sought after by both major domestic companies and multinationals. Its recent key clients include Shui On Land, LaSalle Investment and Ping An Real Estate.

Zhonglun W&D's real estate and construction team is a growing practice with expertise in real estate transactions and litigation. The team regularly handles M&A, investment, financing and restructuring matters as well as offering strong expertise in urban planning. Additionally, the team is becoming active in new infrastructure work, such as the development of data and research centres. It also has an admirable track record in construction dispute resolution. The firm counts real estate developers and government agencies among its clients.

AllBright Law Offices fields a notable real estate and construction team with a growing reputation in the real estate sphere. It is recognised for its expertise in real estate acquisitions, investments and disputes, and also offers advice on construction matters as well as commercial leasing and sales. The team's enviable client base includes real estate developers, construction entities and property managers such as Shanghai Vanke Enterprise, Shanghai Jinqiao and Nanchang State-owned Assets Industry Management Group Investment Development.

Global Law Office's real estate practice stands out for its deft handling of M&A, investment and development matters, with significant cross-border ability. The team also shows expertise in handling urbanisation projects. It represents both domestic and foreign investors in transactions. Its client list includes ESR, Shanghai Fengqin Real Estate and RK Properties.

Beijing Grandway Law Offices houses a team of real estate experts. The group is adept at advising investors on residential, office and logistics projects. The team also deals with transactions for real estate developers. The team is also skilful in dealing with infrastructure projects. Its client roster features Shanghai Vanke Enterprise, Sino-Ocean Group and STEC Shanghai Urban Construction Design and Research Institute (Group).

The noted real estate and construction team of Guantao Law Firm offers a bench of specialists based in Beijing and Shanghai. The team is frequently engaged to advise on land development and M&A transactions in the real estate sphere. The group is particularly knowledgeable on mortgage and urban renewal and infrastructure issues. Guantao is increasingly active representing clients in bond issuances and is additionally capable of handling construction-related lawsuits. Guangdong Yuehai Urban Investment, Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) and Financial Street Holdings are among its clientele.

Han Kun Law Offices has a thriving team specialised in the real estate space. It offers expertise in a wide array of transactional matters, including M&A, real estate private equity investments and offshore public offerings. The team also assists clients with property management. Its expertise attracts multinational and domestic clients from the finance sector. The team also has experience in advising on REITs. Schroders Capital, China Logistics Property Holdings and Longfor Properties are major clients on the team's list.

The real estate and construction group at Tian Yuan Law Firm has an established practice with a notable offering in the real estate sphere. It is experienced in handling real estate acquisitions, investments and development projects as well as asset reorganisation. The team demonstrates substantial expertise in residential and commercial markets, and is also equipped to advise on construction disputes. Its clientele includes large real estate funds and developers as well as construction entities. China Jinmao Holdings Group, CCCC Dredging (Group) and Sino-Ocean Group are the team's main clients.