Real Estate: New Delhi-based | Asia-Pacific

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. 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.

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, regulatory and contentious issues. The real estate department offers expertise in 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 and international corporations among its noteworthy clientele.

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.

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.

SNG & Partners especially operates from offices in Mumbai and Delhi and has a well-established real estate legal practice. The team is notably active on title due diligence mandates, including in relation to land situated in Haryana, as well as acquisitions. The team is frequently sought out by lenders for mortgage issues, and the lawyers often work closely with different practice groups within the firm to provide a full-service offering to clients.