In an industry governed by complex regulations, property transactions, land use controls, zoning requirements, and contractual intricacies, real estate developers, investors, and property owners require a legal partner with deep industry knowledge and authoritative legislative expertise. Prime Legal stands at the forefront of addressing these challenges, providing strategic, effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of real estate clients.

• Comprehensive Client Coverage:
  Our Real Estate Legislation practice covers the full spectrum of legal matters related to property development, land acquisition, leasing, property financing, real estate investment trusts (REITs), regulatory compliance, and development approvals. We represent developers, investors, property owners, landlords, tenants, real estate funds, and institutional investors, offering precise solutions designed for each client’s specific legal requirements.
• Industry-Focused Approach:
  Leveraging extensive industry experience, Prime Legal advises clients on high-value property transactions, land use regulations, zoning disputes, lease negotiations, real estate finance structuring, compliance with housing laws, and legal due diligence. Our expertise helps clients mitigate risks, navigate regulatory changes, and maintain full legal compliance throughout the property lifecycle.
• Global Expertise with Local Insight:
  Understanding that real estate laws vary significantly by region, Prime Legal combines global legislative expertise with detailed knowledge of local property law frameworks. Our team advises clients on cross-border real estate investments, regulatory compliance, tax implications, and jurisdictional challenges, ensuring fully compliant and strategically sound property transactions.

Our Real Estate Legislation team provides innovative and effective solutions across multiple key areas, including:

• Property Acquisition & Development Approvals: Advising on due diligence, zoning compliance, environmental regulations, development permits, and land use planning.

• Lease & Tenancy Disputes: Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases, resolving disputes over lease terms, rent reviews, evictions, and property damage claims.

• Regulatory Compliance & Land Use: Guiding clients through local, regional, and national regulations affecting property ownership, development restrictions, building code compliance, and heritage or conservation requirements.

• Real Estate Finance & Investment Structuring: Structuring real estate investment vehicles, REIT compliance, joint ventures, financing arrangements, and mortgage enforcement.

• Conveyancing & Title Issues: Advising on title due diligence, encumbrances, easements, and registration of property rights.

• Environmental Compliance: Advising clients on contamination liabilities, environmental assessments, and compliance with green building regulations.

• Land Acquisition & Zoning Compliance: Advised a major real estate developer on securing land use permits and zoning approvals for a large-scale mixed-use urban development, ensuring full regulatory compliance and timely project start.
• Lease Dispute Resolution: Successfully represented a commercial landlord in a dispute over unpaid rent and lease termination, resulting in a favorable settlement and continued tenancy of a high-profile office building.
• Real Estate Financing Structuring: Assisted an institutional investor in structuring a US$500 million cross-border real estate investment vehicle, securing full regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions and optimizing tax efficiency.
• Title & Property Rights Defense: Represented a property owner in defending against a claim of adverse possession in a landmark real estate title dispute, resulting in a favorable ruling and retention of property rights.
• Environmental Compliance Advisory: Provided strategic guidance to a real estate developer on environmental risk mitigation for a large residential development located near a protected wetland area, ensuring full compliance with environmental laws.