Real Estate | Asia-Pacific

Allen & Gledhill's market-leading corporate real estate team has an impressive client roster encompassing property funds, major lenders and corporations. The team is noted for its ability to handle complex and innovative transactions. It acts as legal counsel on headline property acquisitions in Singapore and offers longstanding experience in the REIT sector. Allen & Gledhill offers additional expertise in leasing, property development and planning issues and is often instructed to assist with developments within the residential property sector, including en bloc purchases, as well as high-profile developments within the commercial real estate sector. Clients represented include Singtel, Sun Venture Homes and MTC Japan Investment.

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson houses a real estate legal team in Singapore which acts for government agencies, developers and investors on a range of high-profile transactions. The team is particularly noted for its strength in residential matters and is well versed in handling big-ticket sales in the retail and commercial sectors. It has extensive experience across a range of other real estate issues including collective sales, leasing and planning, as well as property development and real estate financing. SilkRoad Property Partners, PGIM Real Estate and City Developments are among its clientele.

Rajah & Tann Singapore's corporate real estate team is noted for its deft handling of legal work for major developers, financial institutions and REITs. Covering the full suite of real estate issues, the team is adept at handling acquisitions, lease agreements and conveyancing issues for both domestic and foreign clients. Rajah & Tann is active on collective real estate sales and has experience in real estate financing. The team counts Lendlease, Golden Paramount and Extra Space Singapore Holdings among its clientele.

WongPartnership is renowned for high-calibre real estate work in both Singapore and the wider region. Its lawyers are well versed across commercial, residential and mixed-development issues. The team is able to advise on joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments and project development. The firm acts for a range of public and private sector clients, including major property developers, REITs and landlords. WongPartnership also advises on the financing of real estate developments. Clients include ESR-REIT, Hong Fok Land and Perennial.

With both domestic and cross-border capability in this practice area, Baker McKenzie's real estate practice group in Singapore is well versed in assisting with inbound and outbound investment, real estate finance and corporate work. The team uses its strong international network to handle transactions across Singapore, as well as further afield. Its lawyers regularly advise on deals relating to office and data centre premises. The firm is also noted for its established landlord and tenant practice in Singapore.

Drew & Napier acts on a range of real estate matters in Singapore, including offering notable experience on development and investments. The firm regularly advises clients on the sale and acquisition of residential and commercial properties. Drew & Napier's real estate lawyers regularly assist both domestic and international developers and lenders. The firm's clients include Far East Organisation and UOL.

Morrison Foerster is a well-established international law firm with expertise in handling complex cross-border transactions in the real estate space. The team is well known for its work on real estate fund formation and investments and often handles work relating to Japan, Mainland China and Hong Kong. The team also advises property developers on a range of matters, including joint venture investments and lease agreements. The team's clients include GLP and Savills Investment Management.

Shook Lin & Bok's corporate real estate practice covers commercial, industrial and residential property, and is frequently sought out by property developers, financial institutions and REIT trustees. The team can be seen advising on acquisitions, financings and the development of real estate projects. Shook Lin & Bok provides legal advice to clients on leasing mandates, while also leveraging its integrated practices, offering comprehensive advice including advising on a variety of real estate disputes. Clients advised include Stellar Experience, DBS Trustee and Perpetual (Asia).

TSMP Law Corporation acts for both buyers and sellers on real estate transactions in Singapore, alongside lease agreements. The team handles mandates covering the commercial, industrial and residential sectors, including collective sales.