Real Estate: Bengaluru-based
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
Email address
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+91 22 4341 8600About
Provided by JSA
JSA has a dedicated team having domain-expertise in the extensive Real Estate practice. The team advises developers, investors, funds and land owners on legal and regulatory issues. The firm has extensive experience in matters relating to construction and development of hotels, malls, residential and commercial complexes, IT & Industrial Parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) etc. Members of the firm are proficient in and have access to local languages and do title investigation in-house.
The firm is sought after due to its in-depth knowledge of local revenue and land laws, and the ability to deal with revenue authorities who work in the local languages. The firm handles Acquisition, Disposition & Joint Ventures; Construction & Development; Real Estate Funds & Real Estate Investments Trust Advice; and Real Estate Financing. Other aspects of our Real Estate Practice include expertise in the Hospitality & Tourism industry, Hospitals, Entertainment complexes, leasing and Government Infrastructure work.
Chambers Review
JSA is especially active from its Bengaluru and Delhi offices, and is often sought out for its legal knowledge in dealing with complex corporate, finance and regulatory real estate issues, as well as related disputes and insolvency issues. The real estate team is regularly involved in the funding and development of residential and commercial projects, such as office buildings and IT business parks. The practice serves noteworthy developers and asset managers, as well as international corporations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Experienced, smart and hard-working team. They are solution-oriented and practical with a client-first attitude."
"The real estate team has deep knowledge and decades of experience to handle complex matters."
"Experienced, smart and hard-working team. They are solution-oriented and practical with a client-first attitude."
"The real estate team has deep knowledge and decades of experience to handle complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Vivek Chandy is a senior Bengaluru-based lawyer, specialising in high-value sale and lease transactions and financings, particularly for commercial properties, involving private equity funds and multinational corporates.
"One of the best lawyers that I have worked with, sound advice, client-focused and relationship-driven."
Bharat Bhushan Sharma based in Delhi enters the rankings on account of his growing reputation, with strong acumen on due diligence work involving large land parcels.
"His commercial acumen and deep expertise and practical exposure is what we always cherish when working on transactions. He is our go-to man for all our real estate matters."
Brijita Prakash in Bengaluru enters the rankings for her burgeoning presence advising landowners on real estate transactions and often assists with large-scale title diligence mandates.
"Brijita is knowledgeable and experienced."
"She is a good and responsive lawyer."