Real Estate - South Africa
What the team is known for
Strauss Scher is a compact Sandton-based boutique focused exclusively on real estate law. The team has a significant practice in the area of property development, acting for a range of developers as well as banks and corporations. The firm complements this activity with experience in commercial property transactions, covering acquisitions, sales and leasing. The team is additionally sought out for its reputable conveyancing practice, as well as its expertise relating to zoning, environmental planning and township development.
Strengths
"Strauss Scher has a strong residential development practice."
Notable practitioners
Julian Scher is the founding partner of the firm. He is a seasoned real estate specialist with expertise encompassing a wide variety of commercial property development and transactional issues. "Julian Scher has extensive experience in high-end residential developments."