Development & Construction Projects

We offer end-to-end legal services across the real estate development lifecycle—from land acquisition and society redevelopment to construction contracting and project completion. Our team represents housing societies, landowners, developers, and contractors, ensuring their legal, regulatory, and commercial interests are comprehensively safeguarded.

Redevelopment of Housing Societies

We advise Co-operative Housing Societies and Apartment Owners’ Associations on every legal aspect of redevelopment. Our work begins with title due diligence and redevelopment readiness assessments, followed by amending society bye-laws and facilitating member resolutions. We assist in developer selection through transparent tenders or comparative bidding processes and undertake the drafting and negotiation of Development Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements. We ensure strict compliance with statutory frameworks such as RERA, MOFA, DCPR, and municipal regulations, and represent societies before the Registrar and other authorities in relation to redevelopment matters. Our priority is to ensure that society interests are protected through legally enforceable timelines, quality standards, and compensation mechanisms that safeguard member rights.

Development Agreements

We structure and negotiate Development Agreements between landowners and developers to ensure commercial viability and legal enforceability. This includes crafting area-sharing or revenue-sharing joint development models suited to the parties’ requirements, verifying title and issuing legal certifications, and drafting comprehensive Development and Redevelopment Agreements that clearly outline project obligations and milestones. We also advise on the implications of stamp duty, capital gains, and tax structuring, while implementing risk mitigation measures such as escrow arrangements, indemnities, and performance securities. Further, we support clients in obtaining necessary approvals including IODs, Commencement Certificates, and Occupation Certificates from local authorities, ensuring that roles and responsibilities are contractually defined and that landowners retain effective control over project execution and delivery.

Self-Redevelopment Advisory

Our firm supports housing societies opting for self-redevelopment by offering holistic legal, structural, and regulatory guidance. We begin by assessing the legal feasibility and capacity of the society to undertake self-development, and assist in the preparation of project reports and legal opinions required for financing and statutory approvals. Our team liaises with authorities such as the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), MHADA, and municipal corporations to obtain the necessary permissions and clearances. We also draft and vet contracts with Project Management Consultants (PMCs), architects, and EPC contractors, and provide legal support for drafting RERA-compliant Agreements for Sale while assisting societies with registration as promoters under RERA. Additionally, we handle conveyancing, lease deeds, and other related property documentation. Through a combination of regulatory insight and financial structuring, we help societies execute self-redevelopment projects that are legally sound and financially viable.

Construction Contracts

We provide legal advisory and drafting services for construction contracts across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Our expertise includes drafting and negotiating EPC contracts, turnkey agreements, and general contracting arrangements, while also structuring work orders, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), performance milestones, and payment terms. We incorporate contractual protections for delays, defect liability periods, and force majeure events, ensuring that all critical components are addressed. Additionally, we advise clients on contractor disputes, arbitration mechanisms, and termination provisions, helping mitigate project risks through clear, enforceable contractual frameworks.