Real Estate
“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.”
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Made up of lawyers with international experience and local law expertise, our regional real estate practice has handled some of the largest real estate transactions in the region.
Our multinational and multi-linguistic team of highly regarded real estate lawyers, paralegals and legal executives brings enormous experience and professionalism to real estate transactions of every kind and across multiple jurisdictions. When faced with challenging and complex cross-borders issues, we are able to draw upon the local knowledge of our specialists in each of our regional offices and synergise and deliver expedient coordinated advice with similar strategies to our clients.
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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.
Real Estate Legal Services in Asia
Legal support for property transactions for commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality and mixed-used developments and projects, including contract negotiation, due diligence, and financing.
Advising on land, planning and development issues for real estate acquisitions and developments
Legal support for commercial leases (retail, office, industrial) for businesses.
Legal support for owners and operators in various types of hospitality transactions, including serviced apartments and branded residences.
Advisory services for developers, investors, hospitality operators and owners from land acquisition to project completion.
Financing options for residential and commercial transactions, including loans and project financing.
Assistance in resolving property ownership, boundary, and construction defect disputes.
Legal representation in court for real estate disputes, including breaches, landlord-tenant issues, and property rights.
Legal advice on compliance with land use and zoning regulations for personal and business properties.
Guidance on environmental and sustainability compliance in real estate projects and transactions.
Guidance for landlords and tenants on lease agreements and dispute resolution.
Legal support for property inheritance, will drafting, and managing probate.
Regional Expertise in Asia Pacific
Our member firms across the Rajah & Tann Asia network regularly represent and advise real estate developers, property fund managers and corporations, investment companies, trusts, special purpose vehicles and real estate investment trusts (REITS) in their real estate ventures across the various jurisdictions. We have deep expertise and active practices in key jurisdictions including Singapore, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Our capabilities span the full spectrum of real estate work, from traditional conveyancing to complex transactions involving residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments. We regularly assist with acquisitions of major commercial and residential properties, hotel and leisure developments, and large-scale development and redevelopment sites.
Disposals and Acquisitions
We advise on a broad spectrum of property disposals and acquisitions, ranging from auctions, tenders, private treaties, mortgagees’ sales, sales by receivers, judicial managers and liquidators, en-bloc collective sales and purchases, land acquisitions in government land sales to sale and leaseback property transactions.
Project Financing
We regularly advise our clients on the financing aspects of real estate developments, loan restructuring and the security instruments involved, including domestic and cross-border syndicated and bilateral borrowing / lending transactions.
Developments/Building Projects
We actively represent developers in both licensed and unlicensed projects dealing with a wide portfolio of properties ranging from residential developments, be it landed properties, strata-landed housing or condominium units, commercial and industrial developments including hotels and office buildings to mixed use developments.
Leasing
We handle all aspects of landlord and tenant related work for prominent clients, covering both drafting and reviewing of residential, commercial and industrial leases including office, F&B, retail, shopping malls and data-centre leases, locally and in the region.
REITs
We are experienced in advising clients including the trustees in the negotiations, acquisition, sale and leaseback of different types of properties in REIT transactions.
Due Diligence and Advisory Services
We routinely participate in due diligence exercises and provide the real estate support in M&A / listing transactions. We also offer legal advice through all stages of negotiations, documentation, advise on risk, applications to relevant governmental and statutory authorities for approval to acquire land, applications for stamp duty remissions, approvals for subdivision, change of use, land use and easements.
Landmark Real Estate Transactions Across the Region
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Recognition
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Band 1 - Corporate/M&A: Real Estate (Philippines)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Tier 1 - Real Estate (Indonesia, Singapore)The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025)
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Bands 1 & 2 - Real Estate (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Real Estate and Construction (Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia)The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025)
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Outstanding - Real Estate (Singapore)Asialaw (2024-25)
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Highly Recommended - Real Estate (Indonesia)Asialaw (2024-25)
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Recommended - Real Estate (Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam)Asialaw (2024-25)
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Spotlight - Corporate/M&A: Real Estate (Philippines)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Ranked - Real Estate (Vietnam)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Ranked - Real Estate (Vietnam)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"They are a pleasure to work with - very client-friendly and commercially savvy."Chambers Global 2024 (Singapore)
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."
Our Real Estate Team
Director, Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited
Consultant, Christopher & Lee Ong
Co-Head, Real Estate
