Real Estate
Real estate transactions in India are among the most regulated, documentation-intensive and risk-sensitive legal engagements. The dynamic interplay of central and state laws, complex land tenure histories, evolving compliance frameworks (such as RERA) and cross-border investment regimes demands a legal advisor with deep technical capability, commercial awareness and rigorous execution standards.
Overview
At Aequitas Law Partners, we provide comprehensive legal support across the entire real estate value chain. Our practice spans land acquisition, title due diligence, joint development agreements, construction and leasing arrangements, real estate financing, hospitality and retail development and regulatory compliance. We assist clients across all stages of real estate investment and development, from initial structuring to exit, with an emphasis on risk mitigation, deal efficiency and legal clarity. Our approach is solution-oriented and commercially grounded. We recognize the sensitivities around timelines, title risks, development rights, local regulatory constraints and project-level negotiations. Whether our clients are developers, institutional investors, landowners, lenders or occupiers, we offer bespoke legal strategies that facilitate certainty, scalability and compliance. We have advised on real estate transactions and development projects across a broad range of asset classes, including residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, logistics and warehousing, industrial parks and mixed-use developments. We also assist on agricultural land acquisitions, SEZs, REIT structuring and township projects, with a firm grasp of sector-specific regulations and market practices. Our Real Estate practice integrates seamlessly with our capabilities in banking and finance, corporate structuring, foreign investment, tax and dispute resolution to offer holistic legal support on real estate-centric transactions.
Areas of Expertise
- End-to-end legal support across the entire real estate value chain
- Cross-asset class expertise in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and logistics
- RERA compliance and regulatory framework navigation
- Title due diligence and land acquisition structuring
- Project development and municipal approvals
- Commercial leasing and licensing arrangements
- Real estate financing and security creation
- REITs, InvITs and structured investment vehicles
- Real estate litigation and dispute resolution
Key Services
Our comprehensive service offerings in real estate
Title Due Diligence and Land Acquisition
Conducting detailed title investigations, risk assessments and regulatory reviews to ensure clean and marketable title. We structure and negotiate land acquisitions via purchase, lease, joint development or collaboration arrangements, aligned with local land laws and planning regulations.
Project Development and Approvals
Advising on development agreements, construction contracts, RERA compliance, zoning and land use permissions and municipal approvals. We assist in resolving land conversion, FSI, encumbrance and layout-related issues that affect project viability.
Commercial Leasing and Licensing
Drafting and negotiating lease deeds, leave and license agreements, built-to-suit leases and service arrangements for office, retail, hospitality, warehouse and co-working spaces. We also advise on sub-leases, rent restructuring and exit rights.
Real Estate Financing and Security Creation
Advising lenders and borrowers on real estate project financing, including drafting loan documentation, security creation (mortgages, charges, pledges) and enforcement mechanisms. We also assist with debt restructuring and one-time settlements involving real estate collateral.
REITs, InvITs and Structured Investments
Advising institutional investors, real estate funds and developers on structuring investments via REITs, alternate investment vehicles or joint ventures. We assist with regulatory compliance, due diligence and exit planning.
Hospitality, Retail and Industrial Parks
Advising on hotel management contracts, retail lease structuring, industrial township development and multi-use real estate projects. We tailor documentation to address brand protection, operational flexibility and revenue-sharing arrangements.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in land disputes, possession matters, lease enforcement, construction claims and regulatory proceedings before civil courts, RERA authorities and tribunals. We also assist with land acquisition disputes and arbitration in real estate projects.
Why ALP?
At Aequitas Law Partners, we blend legal precision with commercial pragmatism to support the evolving needs of the real estate sector. Our hands-on, detail-oriented approach ensures that legal documentation is not only compliant but also future-proofed against operational, regulatory and transactional risks. Our team's ability to work across jurisdictions and interface with technical consultants, lenders, regulatory authorities and developers makes us a valued partner for complex real estate matters. Whether it is safeguarding land acquisition, structuring innovative joint developments or facilitating large-scale asset transfers, we provide strategic clarity, dependable execution and sector-aware counsel. With Aequitas Law Partners, clients can navigate the real estate landscape with confidence, compliance and legal foresight.