With notable strength in private equity investments and distressed real estate acquisitions, Khaitan & Co. counts leading developers, investors, and real estate companies among its impressive roster of clients. The group also handles contentious mandates, including land disputes and disputes arising out of construction contracts. Harsh Parikh focuses his practice on property issues, title due diligence, and redevelopment projects; Avnish Sharma takes point on the real estate front and has a strong track record advising on foreign investments, onshore and offshore structuring, and developments; and Devendra Deshmukh handles a broad array of real estate transactions. Parikh, Sharma, and Deshmukh jointly lead the practice.

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  • 'Credibility and experience are key strengths. Ability to guide the client through the complexities of real estate transactions is extremely important.'
  • 'The team as a whole is competent.'

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Harsh Parikh, Avnish Sharma, Devendra Deshmukh