Real Estate: Mumbai-based | Asia-Pacific

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. The team counts Avighna Group, Dalmia Nisus Finance Investment Managers and MO Alternate Investment Advisors among its clientele.

Khaitan & Co's Mumbai and Delhi offices are especially strong on India-wide real estate matters. The team handles the full life-cycle of real estate projects, including transactional, insolvency, regulatory and contentious issues. The real estate department offers expertise in leases, sales and purchases, as well as foreign direct investment. The practice is particularly well versed in land parcel acquisitions, advising on residential and office development spaces. The group counts developers, financial institutions, international corporations and government entities amongst its noteworthy clientele. These clients include Ares SSG, Blackstone Asset Management and Brookfield Asset Management.

Wadia Ghandy & Co has a long-established real estate law practice, especially renowned for its presence in the Mumbai market. The legal team is well regarded for both traditional and transactional real estate matters, advising a wide array of clients ranging from developers and landowners to private equity funds and banks. The team comes recommended for residential redevelopment projects and litigation by developers. The law firm also has notable experience providing advice on RERA. Clients include Adani Goodhomes, GIC and HDFC.

AZB & Partners has a strong nationwide real estate legal practice in India and is well known for advising developers and large investment funds across India, including KKR and Bharti Realty. The team is experienced in high-value transactions including sale and lease transfers, as well as real estate financing. The firm is adept at structuring joint venture agreements and other complex collaborations supporting commercial, residential and industrial development projects. The practice is also highly sought after for advice on title, licensing and regulatory issues by domestic and multinational corporates. The team is based in Delhi and Mumbai.

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 land, and conducting complex title investigations. The team often handles financing and investments on behalf of international real estate funds. CAM's clients include J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered and Continental Automotive.

Dhaval Vussonji & Associates is considered an emerging force in the Mumbai market with a strong reputation for traditional real estate legal matters in India, including complex acquisitions and title work. The firm acts for a roster of notable national and international clients, including a number of leading Mumbai-based developers and investment funds. The real estate team has comprehensive understanding and ability to advise on issues connected to RERA. Clients advised include HDFC Capital Advisors and Macrotech Developers.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a nationwide legal practice in India, handling both commercial and residential real estate transactions, and associated licensing and compliance issues, for a wide range of foreign and domestic clients. Especially working from its Mumbai and Delhi bases, the firm regularly handles leasings, asset and land sales, and acquisitions. The firm draws on its cross-practice expertise and advises on private equity investments in the real estate sector. The team's client base includes Kotak Real Estate Fund, Bain Capital Credit and AGP DC Infra Two Private.

Trilegal has a substantial legal practice with a broad geographical footprint across India, and acts for developers, investors and corporates, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, GIC and HDFC Capital Advisors. 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.

Federal & Company in Mumbai is best known for its representation of local developers and owners in traditional real estate transactions and in-depth title research. The team is highly regarded for its knowledge of the Mumbai market.

M. T. Miskita & Company's Mumbai-focused legal practice assists large domestic and foreign corporates, banks and state entities with complex real estate transactions. The team possesses notable experience of real estate litigation and is active in the commercial and residential sectors. The team undertakes a broad range of work in which leasings, title due diligence, purchases and sales all feature. The practitioners can also handle regulatory issues affecting development and project planning. Clients include Adani Group and Crest Ventures and Lodha Developers.