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Guide to the Real Estate Industry

Authored by Rajah & Tann Asia member firms’ real estate lawyers with in-depth and extensive experience in real estate transactions in the region, this guide gives a brief comparative overview of certain key insights to the real estate industry in the region and is crafted to be a useful aide to investors who are navigating or are looking to navigate this part of the world for their real estate.

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Recognition

  • Band 1 - Real Estate (Singapore)
    Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
  • Tier 1 - Real Estate (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam)
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025)
  • Band 2 - Real Estate (Indonesia, Malaysia)
    Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
  • Tier 2 - Real Estate and Construction (Malaysia)
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025)
  • Spotlight - Corporate/M&A: Real Estate (Philippines)
    Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
  • Outstanding - Real Estate (Singapore)
    Asialaw (2024-25)
  • Highly Recommended - Real Estate (Indonesia)
    Asialaw (2024-25)
  • Ranked - Real Estate (Vietnam)
    Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
  • Recommended - Real Estate (Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam)
    Asialaw (2024-25)
  • "Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (Indonesia member firm) has extensive knowledge of real estate laws and can provide practical solutions to bridge competing needs or different views of the parties involved."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 (Indonesia)
  • "Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (Philippines member firm) were very responsive, well versed on the issues, and helped us navigate the unpredictable regulatory landscape."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 (Philippines)
  • "We received excellent service levels and responsiveness from the team that we worked with. They were able to advise based on the latest regulations and the potential issues."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 (Singapore)
  • "They have a strong team in the areas we have needed them and are quick to reply and bring forward information and ideas for consideration."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 (Vietnam)
  • "I was consistently impressed by their meticulous attention to detail and their adept handling of multifaceted legal matters. Their team demonstrated a remarkable proficiency in addressing a broad spectrum of real estate issues, from intricate contract negotiations to comprehensive due diligence processes."
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 (Indonesia)
  • "They take the time to fully understand the needs and requirements of the business and provide insights which showcase their depth of experience. They are also flexible in their approach catering to support our needs efficiently and effectively."
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 (Malaysia)
  • "The real estate team is experienced and has in-depth knowledge of the market based on its involvement in many of the major deals in Singapore. The team is responsive, client-oriented and is able to react promptly and efficiently, which is crucial in deals with tight timelines."
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 (Singapore)
  • "Christopher & Lee Ong (Malaysia member firm) provide a thoroughly competent team with great expertise. They take the time to understand the client's business and provide appropriate solutions."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Malaysia)
  • "Rajah & Tann has been outstanding in terms of their diligence and ability to meet tight and challenging deal timelines. All members of their team work very well and deliver under pressure."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
  • "They are a pleasure to work with - very client-friendly and commercially savvy."
    Chambers Global 2024 (Singapore)

The team is very experienced in handling real estate transactions. They are very well versed in all the legal issues and familiar with the requirements of the authorities. They also stay up to date on new legal developments and are commercially minded in their approach."

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Singapore
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Singapore
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Partner
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Singapore
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Singapore
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Vietnam
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Vietnam
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