The department at AZB & Partners is well equipped to advise on all phases and aspects of real estate developments, comprising financing, investments, dispositions as well as debt restructuring. One of its key capabilities includes assisting private equity (PE) funds and sovereign investors on their joint ventures with domestic developers for the construction and development of real estate projects, for which co-head Sai Krishna Bharathan is a name to note. Fellow co-leader Nohid Nooreyezdan is noted for her extensive expertise in premium commercial projects, while Hardeep Sachdeva has significant experience of M&A and PE transactions within the real estate sector.

Besides having the ability to handle large agricultural and urban land title due diligence across India, the practice at Khaitan & Co LLP is also proficient in IT Park related laws, industrial developments and government lands allocated for private use. Regular instructions include joint venture transactions, acquisition of large parcels of land, leasing of commercial property and redevelopment matters. Private equity investments involving commercial, residential, industrial, retail and hospitality assets are other core areas of expertise for the department. Harsh Parikh has a wealth of experience advising on joint development agreements and slum rehabilitation issues. Avnish Sharma excels in foreign investment in the real estate sector, while title due diligence is an area of specialist interest for Devendra Deshmukh.

Fielding a real estate team based across New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co offers pan-India support covering foreign direct investments, land use, joint ventures, as well as restructuring and development matters. Furthermore, the department is well versed in environmental law and contentious matters, standing out for its extensive experience in high value real estate financing, private equity (PE) transactions and commercial leasing. Mrinal Kumar has been actively advising on corporate and commercial issues pertaining to real estate transactions. Real estate, construction and engineering mandates feature heavily on Ashoo Gupta’s workload; she is also an individual to note for high-value PE investments in the real estate space.

With a strong presence in Mumbai and Bengaluru, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’s team, which is split across other offices in New Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad, is particularly sought after for its corporate capabilities in the context of real estate transactions. Practitioners are often engaged by international funds in relation to financing and investments in the sector, but also showcase strength in property development and tittle investigation mandates. Namrata Kolar combines experience in dispute resolution, and commercial and residential projects development. Special townships, agricultural land,  IT parks, and special economic zones are all key areas of expertise for Abhishek Sharma. Mridul Kumbalath leads advice to a range of clients, including developers, real estate financiers and funds.

Advising on the full gamut of property laws, DSK Legal acts for marquee developers and funds in relation to the leasing, development and acquisition of real estate projects. Transactions involving foreign investment in real estate through private equity players is another core area of activity for the practice, which also offers representation to clients before regulatory authorities. Deputy managing partner Sajit Suvarna, whose areas of expertise include industrial and township developments, special economic zones and logistics parks, is a key point of contact in the real estate team. Other core individuals include Sagar Kadam, who leads advice to funds and non-banking financial companies financially invested in the real estate market in India, and Saloni Mody, who is also noteworthy for real estate finance.

Offering pan-India coverage, Hariani & Co., Advocates and Solicitors is a go-to destination for a number of housing finance companies, developers, property purchasers and sellers. The team, which is skilled at advising on leave and license agreements for commercial premises, lease trasactions, as well as acquisition of residential and commercial property, is regularly retained to assist with diligence and issuing of title reports. Managing partner Ameet Hariani, whose experience in the real estate sector spans more than three decades, leads the practice.

Kochhar & Co. offers real estate and construction law services on a pan-India basis, acting for a predominantly multinational client roster. In addition to assisting with foreign investment, the team is skilled at advising on the purchase and lease of land for the development of industrial parks, power projects and townships. Particular areas of growth for the department include handling real estate matters involving co-working spaces and data centres; the team is also experienced in private equity investments and exit mechanisms concerning real estate projects. Alok Tewari is the key point of contact in the team. Preetam D’Souza is recognised for his wealth of experience in real estate transactions and construction agreements, which are also areas of activity for Simrat Grover.

L&L Partners Law Offices renders services to international and Indian developers, private equity funds and investors, which seek assistance in relation to financing issues, acquisition of property, leasing agreements and construction of real estate projects. Drawing in resources from firm-wide practices in the areas of corporate and tax law, the firm is a one-stop shop for construction and real estate mandates. Sachit Mathur has recently advised on land aggregation for renewable energy projects, and assisted with the development of warehousing parks in India. Mathur’s areas of activity also include commercial and residential plotted developments, as well as M&A and PE transactions within the real estate sector. Vaibhav Suri is knowledgeable of multi-state legislation and regulatory issues pertaining to leasing, ownership and usage of property.

Law Point brings together teams of lawyers and tax advisors with thorough understanding of the real estate industry. The firm has significant experience advising on joint development agreements, conveyancing and leasing, and is also well versed in representing real estate developers and builders in litigation. With strong regulatory capabilities, the practice is also active in assisting clients with project development under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Joyita Sabharwal often advises real estate funds and non-banking financial companies on complex transactions. She oversees the department with Samir Sanghavi and Dharmesh Shah .

The real estate team at Dhir & Dhir Associates demonstrates particular strength in debt restructuring matters and financing issues. Its notable areas of practice further include handling large-scale real estate transactions and foreign direct investment, having advised on a wide range of projects across India involving commercial and residential property, townships and special economic zones. Alok Dhir jointly leads the department with financing expert Girish Rawat. Other key individuals include Guranpreet Singh Sarna, who is skilled at assisting with engineering and construction contracts.

Dua Associates is adept at advising and structuring property development agreements. The team is typically engaged in the setting up of IT and industrial parks and integrated township projects. The team’s transactional capabilities are equally strong; lawyers regularly assist with the leasing and acquisition of immovable property, and foreign direct investments. Department leaders B. R. Srinivas is a name to note for the latter, while Brijita Prakash is often retained by landowners in relation to commercial leasing mandates.

Fox Mandal offers a blend of advisory, compliance and litigation services covering residential, industrial, commercial and mixed-use developments. The team, which acts for Indian and multinational clients, witnessed a recent increase in mandates pertaining to sectors such as logistics, warehousing, data centres and renewable energy.  Overseeing the Hyderabad office, Purnima Kamble advises on the full-range of commercial real estate matters, including financing, leasing and project development. The Chennai team is led by Jayaprakash Padmanaban, who focuses on real estate and infrastructure, while Prashantha Kumar S T heads up the real estate offering in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune.

Based across its offices in Begaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram and New Delhi, the team at Singhania & Partners LLP has a proven track-record in real estate transactions. The service offering ranges from legal support in relation to financing matters, development agreements, and leasing to representation in project development disputes and class-action lawsuits arising out of land acquisitions. The team has recently gained significant clients in the retail, hospitality, energy and construction sectors. Ravi Singhania is a noteworthy practitioner, whose areas of expertise include finance, M&A and dispute resolution.

Showcasing extensive experience in the construction sector, Advaita Legal brings together regulatory and legal experts to advise private and public sector clients on a variety of real estate matters. Shailendra Singh, who routinely advises on construction contracts and lease of industrial land, heads up the group. Mandates pertaining to due diligence on land parcels, development agreements, joint ventures and conveyance deeds are key areas of strength for the department.

Fielding a strong presence in Mumbai and Pune, Gagrats is particularly well equipped to assist with the development and sale of commercial property. Dispute resolution also features on the firm’s real estate service offering. Rustam Gagrat and Krunal Gadhia jointly lead the practice.

Juris Corp provides comprehensive advice in the field of real estate and construction law.  With considerable experience in the structuring of transactions, the practice is adept at advising on property acquisitions, investments and conveyance deeds. The team has strong regulatory capabilities, particularly in relation to matters with RERA (Real Estate Regulations Act) implications. Avikshit Moral, who oversees the department, has a thorough understanding of joint ventures and redevelopment projects.

Transactional matters and title verification are core aspects of the real estate practice at LexCounsel. The team is a go-to choice for educational institutions seeking support in relation to real estate matters. Other areas of focus include assisting with acquisition and leasing of land, commercial and residential property. Seema Jhingan is one of the legal advisors to note in the group.

Majmudar & Partners’s real estate practice predominantly acts for developers, private equity funds, technology and pharmaceutical companies in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team boasts expertise across property acquisition and conveyancing, as well as lease and license agreements. Practice head Neerav Merchant, whose experience in the sector spans more than 20 years, is a go-to counsel for real estate developers.

Indian and international corporates, real estate funds and developers seek Phoenix Legal's support in an array of real estate matters. Mandates range from foreign direct investment to acquisition and lease of immovable property, construction and engineering contracts as well as project development. Siddharth Hariani is a key individual in the team, which often offers advice in relation to compliance and regulatory issues under RERA.