Real Estate: Mumbai-based
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 2
Contact number
022-40791000About
Provided by Trilegal
The specialists in our real estate practice have a comprehensive grasp of the demands of one of India's most heavily regulated sectors
Trilegal’s real estate lawyers advise some of India’s largest real estate-focused funds and companies on investments, joint ventures, and property acquisition, sale and lease transactions. We are well versed with a range of real estate structures and have extensive experience in handling complex issues in this sector.
The practice comprises a team of specialist lawyers who understand the unique commercial and regulatory issues of the sector and are particularly focussed on transactions in the infrastructure, education, hotel and hospitality sectors. The team has an incisive knowledge of property laws and development contracts.
The Partners regularly advise on conducting detailed title due diligence; structuring the acquisition of property, including stamp duty and registration procedures; and drafting and negotiating agreements relating to property acquisition, development, construction, project management and EPC. They are proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, as also in structuring FDI into real estate projects in India. The team has worked with major international real estate brokers and consultants, and is familiar with their work practices and standard form documentation.
Chambers Review
Trilegal has a substantial legal practice with a broad geographical footprint across India, and acts for developers, investors and corporates, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, GIC and HDFC Capital Advisors. The firm handles a wide range of real estate matters, including financing, acquisitions, commercial leasing and title due diligence, as well as real estate disputes and insolvency issues. The practice is able to service clients across India through its strong network in all major states.
Work Highlights
- Trilegal represented RMZ Corporation on its joint venture agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for the purpose of developing of commercial office spaces in India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are committed to client satisfaction. Commitment to client is the key with this firm. Service levels are exemplary."
"Versatile and large team with various specialisations. The team was able to advise on multiple verticals very efficiently (title, structure, licences and approvals etc.)."
"They are committed to client satisfaction. Commitment to client is the key with this firm. Service levels are exemplary."
"Versatile and large team with various specialisations. The team was able to advise on multiple verticals very efficiently (title, structure, licences and approvals etc.)."
Notable Practitioners
Sai Krishna Bharathan is based in Mumbai and is recognised for his work representing large funds and developers, as they structure their transactions and commercial agreements in the real estate space.
"We rely on him, our association with the firm is based on him. He has strong experience in the market, someone who can give suggestions."
"An amazing lawyer with an immense depth of deal experience."
Rahul Arora is based in Delhi and is well versed in real estate financings and land title investigations. He has further experience in handling real estate assets as part of larger M&A transactions.
"Rahul is very up front and clear in his recommendations."
"Rahul has excellent commercial and practical understanding, on-ground experience, knowledge, and resourcefulness, especially in correspondences with competent authorities."
Mridul Kumbalath is a partner in the firm's Bengaluru office. He is known for his work on real estate acquisitions, development and leasing work.
"He is incredibly thorough and the level of detail is quite unparalleled. Mridul has the ability to identify risks."