Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company‘s real estate practice, ‘known for its deep expertise, client-centric approach, and innovative solutions,’ stands out in the local market for its extensive capabilities which range from handling family property disputes to redevelopment projects. The group’s broad offering includes assistance on contentious, non-contentious, and advisory matters such as commercial property disputes, regulatory compliance, and SRA projects. Rajendra Shah, Purvi Asher, and Bhushan Shah co-head the practice and bring a wealth of experience to the team. Rajendra Shah and Asher both specialise in real estate transactions and hold deep experience advising on commercial and residential redevelopment projects, slum rehabilitations, and land acquisitions. Asher is also adept at handling real estate litigation and regularly appears before the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

SNG & PARTNERS is a powerhouse in the Mumbai market with a highly regarded real estate and construction practice that boasts a wide array of capabilities. The group is instructed by financial institutions, private equity houses, and real estate developers, among others, on due diligence, investments, development projects, and infrastructure projects, and it also has extensive experience assisting with township developments, commercial projects, and special economic zones. Heading up the team are Rajesh Narain Gupta, Munish Upadhyay, Subrata Mukherjee, and Sadhav Mishra. Gupta is an asset to the department due to his position as an independent director on the board of HDFC Limited, and Upadhyay brings a wealth of experience leading on real estate due diligence and advising on project financing and regulatory compliance. Mukherjee specialises in title due diligence while Mishra concentrates on project finance structuring and drafting transaction documents.

With strengths in state and national border litigation, compliance, and project financing, as well as redevelopment projects, transactions, and disputes, the real estate practice at Regius Legal LLP  is capable of handling a wide variety of real estate and construction matters. Co-leading the group are Kiran Jain and Ish Jain, both of whom bring a wealth of experience to the team. Kiran Jain is noted for his expertise in advising developers on real estate projects and representing clients in real estate disputes, while Ish Jain stands out for his extensive experience advising real estate developers, high-net-worth individuals, and businesses on real estate transactions, litigation, and arbitration.

The real estate team at Argus Partners is noted for its expertise in handling real estate acquisitions, development projects, and leasing, as well as funding and financing, regulatory compliance, and transaction structuring. The practice also offers assistance on joint development projects, special economic zones, and slum rehabilitation projects, among others. Project finance specialist Aastha – who is noted for her extensive experience assisting banks, credit funds, and corporate houses on a variety of transactions including real estate financing – co-leads the department alongside litigation expert Murtaza Kachwalla, who specialises in representing clients before judicial bodies such as the Supreme Court and the High Courts in matters regarding conveyancing and property transfers.

Indialaw LLP is a popular choice for landowners, investors, and developers in the Mumbai market due to the scope of its real estate practice. The group is adept at handling transactional, advisory, and contentious matters, alongside regulatory compliance including land and property acquisitions, ownership disputes, and joint development projects, as well as construction financing, due diligence, and licensing. Co-leading the practice are Shiju P V, Suresh Palav, and Shyam Mohite, all of whom bring a wealth of knowledge to the department. Shiju P. V. specialises in real estate acquisitions, residential and commercial project development, and real estate financing, while Palav concentrates on planning and zoning, procuring permissions, and conveyancing. Mohite stands out for his aptitude in regulatory compliance and title investigations.

The real estate and construction practice at Wadia Ghandy & Co is regularly instructed by real estate developers, financial institutions, and private equity funds on acquisitions and disposals, financing and funding, and property sales, as well as regulatory and environmental compliance. With expertise in contentious, advisory, and transactional matters, the team is capable of handling a wide range of real estate work. Dhawal Mehta heads up the group and stands out for his scope of practice; he is adept in title verification, transactions, and litigation arising from real estate disputes, alongside advising clients on the acquisition and development of both commercial and residential projects. Other notable names in the department include Denzil Arambhan and Krishna Balaji Moorthy, both of whom concentrate on real estate transactions.

Offering transactional, advisory, and regulatory services, the real estate and construction team at Dhaval Vussonji & Partners is capable of handling a range of matters including title due diligence, shareholder agreements, and acquisitions, as well as financing, regulatory compliance, and investments. Co-leading the practice are founding partner Dhaval Vussonji, securities specialist Prachi Dave, and transaction expert Manisha Paranjape. Vussonji is noted for his expertise in land acquisitions, hotel construction projects, and development projects, while Paranjape concentrates on funding, acquisitions, development, and due diligence.

Fox Mandal & Associates‘ real estate and construction group has a robust offering which covers advisory services, due diligence, and financing, as well as sales and acquisitions, zoning, and construction. The practice, led by transaction specialist Sushant Shetty, has experience advising on a range of asset classes including data centres, residential, and commercial property and is instructed by developers, investors, and banks. With a wide scope of expertise, the team continues to attract new clients from the logistics and construction sectors.

The real estate and construction practice at Lexicon Law Partners is instructed by real estate funds, financial institutions, and developers on transaction structuring, investments, and title verifications, as well as document drafting, regulatory compliance, and real estate advisory. The main contacts in the group include Ajay Vazirani, Siddharth Kanakia, Anshuman Jagtap, Shiraj Salelkar, and Dhiren Durante. Vazirani and Kanakia specialise in real estate transactions alongside Jagtap, while Salelkar and Durante focus on litigation and arbitration arising from real estate disputes.

Solomon & Co. Advocates & Solicitors‘ real estate and construction team, led by transactional expert Aaron Solomon, specialises in due diligence, real estate acquisitions, and development projects, and is instructed by clients from a range of industry sectors such as infrastructure, financial services, and insurance, among others. The practice benefits from the aptitude of Krutika Jain, who has experience assisting with title investigations, structuring and conveyancing, and land acquisitions.

Universal Legal Advocates‘ real estate and construction practice stands out for its cross-border capabilities and continues to attract new clients from a range of industry sectors including real estate, development, and logistics, among others. The group has expertise in joint development agreements, transaction structuring, and due diligence, as well as regulatory compliance, licensing, and real estate advisory. Neha Sehgal heads up the practice and is noted for her extensive experience handling ‘all agreements including vendor agreements, client agreements, and lease and purchase agreements with land owners,’ although she is also adept in acquisitions, financing, and development projects.