Property & Real Estate.

We assist clients with the legal aspects of property acquisitions and disposals, including the review of title, due diligence, negotiation of sale agreements and coordination with the relevant authorities through to completion of the transaction.

We carry out legal due diligence on properties to identify and address any legal, regulatory or title-related issues that may affect the transaction. Our due diligence covers ownership, encumbrances, planning, regulatory compliance and other relevant matters.

We assist in verifying the legal title of properties prior to acquisition, ensuring that ownership is clear and that there are no encumbrances, charges or restrictions that may affect the transaction or the purchaser's interests.

We prepare, review and negotiate sale and purchase agreements and other transfer documents relating to property transactions, ensuring that our clients' rights and interests are appropriately protected.

We assist foreign investors and developers with applications and approvals required for property acquisitions under the Property Development Scheme, Integrated Resort Scheme, Real Estate Scheme, Smart City Scheme and other relevant frameworks administered by the Economic Development Board.

We assist landlords and tenants in the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial and residential lease agreements. Our practice covers all key lease terms, options, rent reviews, tenant covenants, termination clauses and other related matters.

We advise on the legal aspects of property finance, including the preparation and registration of mortgages, hypothecs and other security interests. We act for borrowers and lenders in financing transactions secured against real estate.

We advise co-owners, syndics and managing agents on co-ownership rules, by-laws, contributions, common property management and related disputes. We assist in resolving conflicts between co-owners and in enforcing co-ownership obligations where required.

We represent clients in disputes relating to title, boundary lines, easements, rights of way and other property-related issues. We work to resolve such matters through negotiation where possible and, where necessary, through litigation before the competent courts.

We provide representation in property-related litigation, including ownership disputes, breach of sale agreements, claims against developers, regulatory challenges and other contentious matters affecting real estate.

We act for landlords and tenants in connection with disputes arising under lease agreements, including unpaid rent, breach of lease terms, eviction proceedings, recovery of possession and related matters.

We advise on legal matters arising in connection with construction projects, including sale before completion (Vente en l'État Futur d'Achèvement — VEFA), construction defects, contractor disputes and related claims.

We advise on planning, zoning and regulatory matters affecting real estate, including building permits, land use regulations and compliance with applicable laws and authority requirements.

We assist heirs and beneficiaries with the legal aspects of property forming part of an estate, including partage proceedings, succession-related transfers, regularisation of title and resolution of disputes between heirs.