The ‘outstanding’ real estate and construction offering at AZB & Partners expertly advises across all stages of real estate developments and construction projects. Acting for developers, institutional lenders, and investors, the firm’s expertise spans M&A, joint ventures, leasing and licensing arrangements, land use regulations, and development agreements. 'Tremendously fierce negotiator' Nohid Nooreyezdan co-heads the practice alongside seasoned real estate M&A expert Hardeep Sachdeva; Nooreyezdan has a broad real estate practice that covers due diligence, the acquisition and leasing of land parcels, and commercial real estate projects. Sachdeva takes point on high-value real estate transactions, private equity investments, and joint ventures; Abhishek Awasthi is another individual to note.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts for domestic and international corporations, real estate funds, investors, and developers and handles the full range of real estate work. Working in close collaboration with the firm’s corporate, finance, and capital markets offerings, the group is particularly well-placed to advise across the spectrum of transactional mandates, including land acquisitions, construction financing, and real estate investments. Managing partner Cyril Shroff and Namrata Kolar jointly head up the team, which also includes conveyancing and redevelopment expert Ashish Jain and the 'excellent' Abhilash Pillai, who focuses his practice on title due diligence and real estate investments, ably assisted by Karan Sharma. Harsh Sudhindra is a key contact on the transactional front.

The real estate and construction team at DSK Legal acts for leading developers, funds, and investors on the full range of relevant matters, with particular strength in real estate finance, land acquisition, and foreign investments. Sajit Suvarna heads the practice and advises property developers, corporate entities, and financial institutions on transactional mandates. Saloni Mody has an emphasis on equity and debt investments in the real estate industry; Niraj Kumar handles land acquisition and aggregation matters as well as disputes; while Srinivas B.R. is the name to note for transaction structuring and foreign direct investments into the sector. Sagar Kadam is a key port of call for developers, while Mitali Naik takes point on title due diligence, regulatory approvals, and commercial vendor contracts. Brijita Prakash left the firm in May 2024.

With notable strength in private equity investments and distressed real estate acquisitions, Khaitan & Co. counts leading developers, investors, and real estate companies among its impressive roster of clients. The group also handles contentious mandates, including land disputes and disputes arising out of construction contracts. Harsh Parikh focuses his practice on property issues, title due diligence, and redevelopment projects; Avnish Sharma takes point on the real estate front and has a strong track record advising on foreign investments, onshore and offshore structuring, and developments; and Devendra Deshmukh handles a broad array of real estate transactions. Parikh, Sharma, and Deshmukh jointly lead the practice.

The real estate and construction offering at Kochhar & Co. stands out for its broad geographical coverage, with seven full-service offices across the country. Handling the full array of real estate projects, real estate contracts, foreign and private equity investments, and construction contracts issues, the team counts both domestic and multinational heavyweights among its clients. Managing partner Rohit Kochhar oversees the firm alongside Suhas Srinivasiah and new co-heads Preetam D’Souza and Mohan Kumar; Hyderabad-based Kumar joined in April 2024. In Bangalore, Srinivasiah handles real estate assets and portfolio mandates, while D’Souza takes point on construction, design and build, and various real estate transactions. Also in Bangalore, Ranjit Mahishi is a name to note for construction projects and land acquisition matters. Simrat Grover and Shivika Upadhyay are key names in New Dehli, while Gaurav Chatterjee is a key port of call in Chennai. The ‘very responsive’ Nishant Arora joined the firm in October 2023, while Kaveri Srivastava joined in June 2023.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co stands out for its strength across the full spectrum of transactional work, handling foreign direct investments, real estate M&A, project development, and commercial leasing issues. Akshay Chudasama and Mrinal Kumar jointly oversee the team; co-managing partner Chudasama is a name to note for cross-border real estate transactions, while Kumar is the name to note for commercial leasing, land acquisition, and foreign direct investment matters. Bhoumick Vaidya specialises in real estate and property law and has an emphasis on title diligence and acquisitions as well as private equity and debt transactions. Another notable individual is Aarthi Lakshminarayanan, who handles risk advisory, title due diligence, and regulatory compliance mandates.

The real estate team at Fox Mandal & Associates regularly advises lenders and borrowers, developers, and real estate companies on the full range of residential, commercial, and industrial issues. Key names in the team include Sushant Shetty, who has a strong track record advising on due diligence, investments, and acquisitions in the renewables industry. Prashantha Kumar and Purnima Kamble are key ports of call for land acquisitions while Sumit Dhar takes point on commercial real estate developments and Ashish Sharma handles transactional matters.

Counting large real estate funds and major corporations among its strong roster of clients, Trilegal’s real estate practice regularly handles the full gamut of investments and transactions in the space. Key names in the team include Sai Krishna Bharathan and Shivani Kabra, who have extensive experience advising on transactional mandates. Rahul Arora focuses on advising Indian real estate clients on domestic matters, while Mridul Kumbalath is the name to note for land acquisitions. Kunaal Shah and Samira Lalani advise funds and investors on debt investments and instruments, while Arnav Nagalia ably assists on transactions. Monika Bhonsale joined the team in February 2024.

Dhaval Vussonji and Manisha Paranjape jointly oversee the real estate offering at Dhaval Vussonji & Partners, which has notable strength in title due diligence and real estate acquisitions. Founder Vussonji’s broad practice covers issues relating to corporate debt restructuring, land acquisition, leasing, and the construction of malls and hotels. Paranjape has extensive experience in title diligence and conveyancing, in addition to advising on debt securities and loan transactions.

With a notable emphasis on real estate finance and transactions, Dhir & Dhir Associates regularly advises on joint venture development agreements, project finance, and non-convertible debentures issuance. Alok Dhir and Guranpreet Singh Sarna co-head the department; managing partner Dhir is a key name for restructuring and insolvency work in the real estate sector, while Sarna focuses his broad practice on project finance, infrastructure mandates, and a diverse range of transactional issues, including transaction structuring and NCD investments.

The 'very proactive' Heena Chheda heads the 'agile' real estate offering at Economic Laws Practice, which has a notable emphasis on leasehold acquisitions and lease and licensing agreements for clients in the data centre, retail, and healthcare sectors. Chheda has extensive experience handling both contentious and non-contentious real estate matters, including land acquisitions, commercial and residential property development, and civil and commercial real estate litigation. Also in the core team is Bharat Jain, a key name for title due diligence and land redevelopment work.

With a strong track record advising on project finance and land acquisition, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India counts a diverse array of clients from the renewable energy and tech sectors among its clients. Core individuals in the group include Vaibhav Suri and Girish Rawat; Suri takes point on transactional mandates, handling acquisitions, developments, and investment structuring, while Rawat focuses his practice on bond and debt securities, as well as investment and disinvestment strategies advice for real estate sector clients.

Samvad Partners’ real estate group attracts client praise for its 'extensive experience' advising on real estate transactions and infrastructure projects, with a notable emphasis on the retail and logistics sectors. Practice co-head Veena Krishnan has a strong track record advising on real estate investments and real estate finance transactions, while co-head Ekta Bahl handles leasing, acquisitions, developments, and financing mandates for lenders, investors, and landowners. Sitara Pillai is the name to note for land acquisitions and title due diligence work.

Led by Prashant Popat, Sameer Tapia, and Ryna Karani, the 'extraordinarily capable' team at ALMT Legal advises both individual and corporate clients on a wide array of real estate and construction matters, including conveyance issues, title diligence, land acquisitions, and real estate sales and purchases. Tapia has extensive experience advising on title investigations and individual acquisitions of property, while Karani takes point on sale deed transactions, development agreements, and title verifications.

Hammurabi & Solomon Partners handles both contentious and non-contentious real estate work, including title due diligence and property disputes, for clients in the retail, hospitality, and IT industries. Practice head Shweta Bharti takes point on real estate transactions as well as transactional disputes. Another key name on the contentious front is Shantanu Malik, who is ably assisted by Aeshwarya Sisodia and Bheeni Goyal.

Indialaw LLP is regularly instructed by landowners, investors, and developers to advise on title investigations, real estate transactions, and real estate finance matters. Shiju P V, Suresh Palav, and Shyam Mohite co-head the practice; senior partner P.V. focuses on real estate acquisitions and financings; Palav, who joined the firm in 2023, handles land acquisitions and zoning issues; and new partner Mohite handles title investigations.

Handling both transactional and regulatory mandates, IndusLaw’s real estate team is well-placed to advise on both residential and commercial property issues. Notable individuals in the team include 'highly knowledgeable, cooperative and client-centric' duo Sunitha Rajesh and KN Geetha; Rajesh has extensive experience advising on title documents, while Geetha is the name to note for in-depth due diligence work, including title investigations. Arun Kumar is another key name for title due diligence. Avikshit Moral left the team in 2024.

LexCounsel is regularly instructed to advise both corporate and individual clients on a range of real estate transactions, handling title due diligence and verification as well as the sale of land and property. Key names in the team include founding partners Dimpy Mohanty and Seema Jhingan.

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company acts for individual tenants, high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and housing societies on a range of both contentious and non-contentious commercial and residential real estate work. Purvi Asher takes point on contentious matters as well as conveyance, property sales, and developments, while Bhushan Shah focuses on corporate and commercial real estate transactions; the duo jointly oversees the team alongside managing partner Rajendra Shah.

Manjula Chawla and Harsh Arora lead the real estate offering at Phoenix Legal, which acts for investee companies, property developers, and buyers across a range of industries. Chawla focuses her practice on strategic corporate investments, joint ventures, and M&A in the real estate sector. Banking and finance specialist Arora is a key port of call for debt and equity investments as well as real estate transactions and infrastructure projects.

Regius Legal leverages the firm’s strength in litigation to advise individual tenants and housing cooperatives on both contentious and non-contentious real estate work. Practice co-head Kiran Jain is a seasoned litigator, and co-head Ish Jain represents high-net-worth individuals and developers on cross-border transactions and real estate disputes.

SNG & PARTNERS regularly provides investment, due diligence, and transactional advice to clients in the banking, housing, and real estate development sectors. Key names in the team include due diligence specialist Munish Upadhyay, the corporate and real estate contracts-focused Subrata Mukherjee, and Sadhav Mishra, who advises on regulatory compliance and project finance structuring; the trio leads the practice alongside managing partner Rajesh Narain Gupta.

Veritas Legal acts for developers and asset managers, advising on title investigations, land acquisitions, and real estate investments. Vineet Nalawalla and Kunal Doshi head the team; Nalawalla focuses on property and land acquisitions and leasing agreements, while Doshi handles investments, joint ventures, and restructurings in the real estate space.

Wadia Ghandy & Co acts for individual and corporate clients, including developers, asset owners, and investors, on development rights, title scrutiny, and real estate transactions. Dhawal Mehta heads up the team and takes point on land acquisition and commercial project developments. Mehta works alongside Denzil Arambhan, who focuses on real estate transactions.