The real estate and construction team at Khaitan & Co LLP advises on a range of work, covering traditional and modern property matters. Mumbai-based partner Harsh Parikh advises international and domestic corporates on share transfers for the purpose of developing warehouses and industrial parks. Parikh also works on title due diligence and conveyancing in the context of agricultural land acquisitions. Deepak Jodhani sits in the corporate and commercial practice, leading M&A transactions focused on R&D office laboratories in industrial parks. Carrying out title due diligence and leasing matters for the acquisition of office spaces in technology parks for major tech companies is a strength of New Delhi-based partner Avnish Sharma. Devendra Deshmukh‘s assistance to developers on joint development transactions and agreements in the large-scale residential property space and Yigal Gabriel‘s work on architect and design agreements in the industrial and residential segments illustrates the breadth of work provided by the firm. Sudip Mullick and Abhiraj Gandhi regularly lead matters, and associate Rishabh Vora supports on many of the department’s key mandates.

As advisors to leading domestic private equity investment funds and real estate developers on mergers, acquisitions and financing, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co regularly works on high-value and large-scale matters. Mrinal Kumar, the lead partner in New Delhi, works on landmark acquisitions in the construction and industrial real estate areas, advising multinational construction companies on acquiring large domestic engineering companies. Mumbai-based duo Mithun V. Thanks and Akshay Chudasama support leading real estate developers on expanding their presence and platform in the real estate segment across India through mergers and joint ventures. Bhoumick Vaidya assists investors in security matters in their debt investments in real estate-focused companies, and Chennai-based partner Dorothy Thomas‘s recent highlight matters include advising on the sale of shares in large-scale warehousing assets in southern India to a joint venture.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas provides a pan-Indian offering for international investors, developers and domestic corporates, with partners based in offices in Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad as well as the mega cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Equity partner and co-head of the Bangalore office Namrata Kolar advises investment management firms on acquisitions of commercial assets related to the technology industry. In addition, he is sought out by domestic asset management companies for advice on joint ventures with construction companies and retail developers, financial security provisions, regulatory compliance, sales of land and development of office space. Mumbai-based partner Abhishek Sharma assists international investors on joint ventures for mixed-use development projects and lending options. Ashish Jain, based in the Delhi office, specialises in the acquisition of land for renewable projects, and Hiral Motta drafts transaction documents for leasing and licensing agreements.

DSK Legal provides a full service in real estate practice, with advisory in not only the traditional matters of buying, selling, leasing and developing properties but also assistance in foreign investment, debt funding and private equity in real estate. Sajit Suvarna, head of the real estate practice, is regularly sought by leading property developers, corporates and financial institutions for his expertise in project finance, property development and complex transactions. With the addition of Srinivas B.R. and his team from Dua Associates in the Bangalore office, the firm has acquired specialists in infrastructure projects and foreign direct investment. New Delhi-based partner Niraj Kumar also maintains an active real estate advisory practice. Both Sagar Kadam and Saloni Mody have vast experience in regulatory advisory, with the latter bringing particular commercial and corporate real estate expertise.

Fox Mandal & Associates undertakes a range of commercial and residential work involving various sectors, from logistics to IT, including in special economic zones. The highly regarded Prashantha Kumar is a key contact in Bengaluru, including for contentious real estate matters. Sushant Shetty, in the Mumbai office, assists in due diligence, investments and acquisitions. Having practice heads in multiple regions – including Purnima Kamble in Hyderabad, Jayaprakash Padmanaban in Chennai and Shourya Mandal in Kolkata – enables the department to advise clients on commercial matters across India.

Joyita Sabharwal, Samir Sanghavi, Trupti Mehta, Shrikant Kherkar and Natasha Shah lead Law Point‘s real estate and construction practice in Mumbai. High-end and luxurious residential acquisitions, leasing and developments are among the team’s specialisms. It can also be found supporting domestic and international developers on substantial redevelopment projects in a range of segments, from hospitality and leisure to slum redevelopment projects. Real estate finance is another core competence for the practice, which has experience acting for lenders. The broad scope of the practice is further illustrated by its representation of clients in real estate-related litigation.

Dhaval Vussonji & Partners continues to handle a range of mandates on the development side of real estate, providing asset managers, domestic conglomerates and developers critical regulatory advice for the procurement and construction of new and ongoing projects. Dhaval Vussonji supports investors by conducting title due diligence and assisting in deals involving financial investments in completed and under-construction projects. Manisha Paranjape also counsels investors and fund managers on the risks involved in investing in certain projects due to deficiencies in title and mitigation strategies.

The Delhi-based real estate practice at Dhir & Dhir Associates regularly supports investment funds and lenders in their real estate deals. The team is well versed in the drafting of agreements, comprehensive due diligence of land, and consultation and coordination with land aggregators on legal compliance as part of the land acquisition process. Alok Dhir specialises in financial restructuring and insolvency matters, often with key real estate aspects. Guranpreet Singh Sarna has successfully closed various transactions in project financing, ranging from infrastructure projects to real estate.

With offices across India, Dua Associates offers property developers and investors a robust service in due diligence for acquisitions, drafting transactions and perfecting titles. From Sajive Kumar in Chennai to Chandigarh-based partner Siddhartha Kumar and CR Muralidharan in Bangalore, the team has vast experience in handling due diligence and compliance matters, particularly in the context of acquisitions of mixed-development projects.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India‘s real estate practice covers a full range of mandates on a pan-Indian scale. The highly experienced Vaibhav Suri provides legal assistance to a host of domestic and international real estate developers, investors and high-net-worth individuals. Recent arrival Girish Rawat, who joined from Dhir & Dhir Associates, focuses on financing, restructuring, cross-border lending and insolvency proceedings related to real estate.

Phoenix Legal‘s real estate team has experience in advising various participants in the real estate sector, including investors, developers, sellers and lessees. Saket Shukla focusses on strategic advisory work and the sale of commercial assets such as warehousing units. Abhishek Saxena supports Indian manufacturers in moving into new industrial spaces, reviewing, negotiating and finalising leave and license agreements, stamp duty issues and other ancillary documents. Siddharth Hariani handles the financial aspects of real estate deals, counselling investors on their lending to real estate developers across commercial and large-scale residential projects. Hariani also has vast experience in dealing with developers and engineering companies, working on the development, licensing and sale of land. Manjula Chawla‘s practice has a particular emphasis on leasing mandates such as assignments and restructuring deeds.

BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors‘ real estate practice is based in Mumbai and jointly led by Uttam Hathi and Suhail Farooqui, supported by associate Saurabh Gandhi. The team conducts due diligence, title searches, conveyance and transactional work in the context of sales, acquisitions and developments in the residential, retail and hospitality segments.

In addition to its track record in renewable energy, IndusLaw is also equipped to advise clients in a range of other industries on land acquisitions, leasing, title due diligence and change of use issues. The firm’s merger with Anup S Shah Law Firm expanded the scope of the practice, allowing it to assist clients in Mumbai and Hyderabad as well as Bangalore and Chennai. Sunita Rajesh, Vivekanand G and KN Geetha have brought in additional expertise to a team already including Arun Kumar and Deepak Chowdhury. Avikshit Moral was another notable new arrival in the Mumbai office from Juris Corp.

Juris Corp deals with a range of real estate mandates, including acquisitions of data centres, advising developers on attaining financing for developments of luxury resorts and supporting asset managers on lending to constructors. Jayesh H, Bindiya Raichura and Namrta Rai lead the practice, which is based across Mumbia and New Delhi.

LexCounsel has a niche real estate practice, led by Seema Jhingan, Dhruv Manchanda and Alishan Naqvee, who work on acquiring real estate for the expansion and development of educational institutions in India. The team also deals with acquisition and leasing for the purpose of retail stores, and title verifications.

Samvad Partners provides legal assistance in real estate transactions involving a range of commercial and residential property. Ekta Bahl is the lead partner, working out of Hyderabad, with experience in advising on leasing, due diligence, sale development and financing within the real estate practice area.