Real estate and construction

DSK Legal

Drawing on the presence of a highly experienced team, DSK Legal stands out in the market for its expertise in buying, selling, leasing and developing property. The team also notably handles commercial real estate issues, including private equity investments and debt funding, and has been at the forefront of RERA-related advisory work, with Brijita Prakash from the Bangalore office bringing in extensive experience in compliance, consumer laws and anticompetitive laws. Previously equity partner at Dua Associates, Srinivas B.R. now strengthens the DSK Legal team, advising on structuring real estate transactions, foreign direct investments in real estate, and infrastructure projects, while Saloni Mody's areas of expertise include equity and debt investments in the real estate sector. Sajit Suvarna heads the practice from Mumbai and regularly instructs on development and construction of residential projects. Mitali Naik and Sagar Kadam are also highly recommended.

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Testimonials

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'The team is very good and competitive. Srinivas B.R. and Brijita Prakash are highly professional and ethical in their approach. They do thorough research before advising their clients and inform them in advance of any issues that may arise. They also offer suggestions and advice on how to mitigate problems.'
'The team is definitely set for a period of growth, and the only challenge would be to increase quality resources to support the growth of a firm that has clearly set high standards in the delivery of its services. Unlike other law firms that take a dogmatic approach to work and are often fearful when it comes to litigation, DSK Legal is open to looking at the matter from different angles and proposes practical and actionable measures to mitigate risk. This approach makes DSK Legal the first port of call for major property purchases.'
'The team is characterised by competence and assertiveness.'
'Srinivas B.R. is one of the few lawyers who are well-trained in both corporate law and property law. This gives him an insight into complex, multidimensional transactions involving land and construction projects.'
'Brijita Prakash brings a sense of sophistication and ethics to the practice of real estate law that sets her apart from her peers. Her ability to grasp nuances and think holistically enhances client interactions and brings much needed clarity to decision makers to make effective and informed decisions.'
'The team is well qualified, has a sound knowledge of Indian laws, and keeps up to date with the latest developments in the legal landscape. Well versed in technology.'

Key clients

MO Alternate Investment Advisors Private Limited and Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited
Sunteck Lifespace Private Limited
HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
Sanchita Realty Private Limited (ABIL Group)
Dalmia Nisus Finance Investment Managers LLP
Avighna Group
Ascendas-Firstspace Development Management Private Limited
Swamih Investment Fund I
Sila Malabar Hill Real Estate LLP
Birla Estates Private Limited
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited
Netra Software Technologies Private Limited
Alliance Infrastructure Projects Private Limited
House of Hiranandani
Indis Group
Laguna Clothing LLP
Assetz Property Group
Phoenix Group
Prestige Estates Projects Limited
Iinspira-Shilpa Structures Private Limited
Lodha Group
M/s. Vishal Enterprises
Nestled Haven Developers LLP
Modern Asset
Whiteoaks
Puravankara Projects Limited
Brigade Enterprises
Capitaland
Godrej Properties
Aequs SEZ Private Limited
Kalyani Developers
Piramal Group
Century Developers
Mantri Group
Goyal & Hariyana Group

Work highlights

Advised MO Alternate Investment Advisors Private Limited and Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited on a debt investment of ₹450cr in Ativa Real Estate Developers Private Limited and Skyscape Developers Private Limited.
Advised and assisted Sunteck Lifespace Private Limited in respect of acquisition of development rights of property admeasuring in aggregate 28935 square meters situate at Village Navghar (Mira Road), Taluka Thane and District Thane.
Advised CapitaLand Group (Ascendas) on its investment in a forward purchase transaction for acquisition of 1m square feet of built up area in an IT Park to be created, at Outer Ring Road, Bangalore, India.