Allen & Gledhill LLP’s highly regarded real estate practice is celebrated for fielding a team of ‘meticulous, comprehensive, solution oriented and sophisticated’ lawyers. With an impressive track record in high-profile real estate transactions, the group is renowned for its expertise in M&A deals, divestments, joint ventures, sales, leasing, and is especially skilled in advising on REITs. The practice is jointly steered by ‘stand out partners’ Ho Kin San and Eudora Tan. San frequently acts in the largest property investment and divestment deals in Singapore, while Tan is noted for her expertise in expertise in direct and indirect property acquisitions and divestments. Elsewhere in the team, Fock Kah Yan’s expertise span REITS, special facilities projects, acquisitions, divestments and anchor leasing, and Tan Boon Wah advises on various commercial and real estate transactions both locally and in the region.

The team at Dentons Rodyk is praised for its ability to deliver advice with ‘effective use of technology, commercial insight, and practical solutions’. The team excels in commercial, retail, residential, shipping, industrial, and logistics sectors, adeptly managing both contentious and non-contentious issues, with a focus on large-scale acquisitions, cross-border transactions, financings, and development projects. At the helm sits Pat Lynn Leong, who handles acquisition and disposal of investment portfolios, sale and purchase of development sites. Melanie Lim is praised for her ‘deep understanding of the industry and can be trusted to provide timely and relevant advice at any time’. Liat Yeang Lee is a key port of call for various real estate developer, investors and private clients.

The ‘proactive’ team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP draws praise from clients for its ability to provide ‘commercially practicable solutions.’ The corporate real estate team handles the full gamut of real estate matters, from commercial and residential to mixed-use developments. The practice is proficient in complex transactions, including M&A deals, leases, collective sales, and development projects, adeptly representing sellers, purchasers, developers, REITs, and other public and private entities. Elsa Chai handles all aspects of property-related work dealing with a wide range of properties, from residential properties, commercial properties, industrial properties to hotels. She leads the team alongside Ching Chou, who is noted for her focus on divestment and acquisition of development sites, commercial and investment properties, and industrial buildings. The ‘excellent’ Benjamin Tay is lauded for his ability to ‘anticipate and highlight potential issues for the client’s consideration’, while Norman Ho regularly advises on a wide spectrum of property-related transactions.

Noted for its ‘top notch expertise’, WongPartnership LLP’s corporate real estate practice covers the full spectrum of real estate work, from commercial and industrial to residential properties. Known for its technical strength, the team supports REITs, developers, and high-net-worth individuals with financings, divestments, joint ventures, M&A transactions, and complex lease matters. Spearheading the team is the ‘very meticulous yet practical’ Monica Yip, who assists real estate investors and developers, private equity funds, REITs, financial and academic institutions and  government authorities on the full gamut of real estate matters. Dorothy Marie Ng’s experience encompasses acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and the development and re-development of land. A litany of property developers and investors, property funds and PE funds turn to Tan Teck Howe for his expertise in property-related work.

‘Thorough, hard working and expert’, the team at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is highly regarded in Singapore’s real estate space, with a strong track record in advising on transactions, acquisitions, financings, and leasing. Serving clients across industrial, technology, and biopharmaceutical sectors, the team also handles multi-jurisdictional matters and has a notable focus on infrastructure projects. Practice head Geraldine Ong works regularly with property developers, including Chinese and Southeast Asian developers, REITs, global multinationals, Asian conglomerates, family offices and private equity. En Lai Tan is experienced in advising on complex real estate matters relating to industrial properties owned by JTC, while Michelle Koh acts for institutional and individual retail clients in a wide range of real estate transactions in Singapore.

Lauded as ‘very competent and meticulous’, the team at Drew & Napier LLC is well regarded for its ability to navigate complex real estate transactions. The team frequently handles high-value M&A, sales, and divestments for prominent domestic and international developers, REITs, and investment companies. The team is co-led by Ho Soo Lih, an expert in corporate real estate work, and Lau Sok Hiang, who is renowned for going the ‘extra mile’ for clients. April Mak assists clients on the sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties, buildings and developments, as well as advising on refinancing and mortgage of secured loans.

Fielding a ‘dynamic and commercial’ team, Kennedys Legal Solutions maintains its position as a key player in Singapore’s real estate market, particularly known for its expertise in collective sale transactions. The team handles significant commercial, residential, and mixed-use development deals, representing both owners and purchasers, and is also skilled in disputes, joint ventures, leasing, and tenancy matters. The team is jointly led by Patrick Ee, who is praised as ‘knowledgeable and commercial’, and Christopher Yong, who advises clients on a wide spectrum of legal issues on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Renowned for its broad expertise in property matters, Shook Lin & Bok LLP is particularly active in commercial, industrial, and residential projects, with a strong focus on the hotel and hospitality sector. The team handles a range of significant transactions, including financings, acquisitions, divestments, mergers, and REIT-related work. Leading the team is Chew Mei Choo, who advises on all types of commercial, industrial and residential property transactions including securitisation and real estate investment trusts. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of the ‘knowledgeable and connected’ Kenneth Szeto, who joins from Withers KhattarWong LLP.