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.

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.

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 in collective real estate sales and has experience in real estate financing.

WongPartnership is renowned for high-calibre real estate work in both Singapore and the wider region. Its lawyers are well versed in commercial, residential and mixed-development matters. 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.

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 and offers 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.

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.

Ashurst ADTLaw is a popular choice for a range of investors in the real estate sector in Singapore and internationally. The team is noted for its advice to clients on a range of investments and M&A involving hospitality, commercial and residential property.

Lee & Lee offers legal expertise across the full suite of real estate and conveyancing issues in Singapore. The group is seen acting for banks, property developers, public sector bodies and commercial landlords, and it is respected for its extensive experience in the local real estate market, in both the residential and commercial sectors. It is highly regarded for handling collective sales, development projects and property financings. Additionally, the firm handles a steady stream of leasing work for major landlords.

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.