Real Estate & Construction

Real Estate & Infrastructure Laws

India’s real estate and infrastructure sector — valued at over $650 billion and projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030 — is one of the most legally complex and high-stakes arenas in the country. Title disputes, RERA compliance, land acquisition proceedings, infrastructure project delays, and regulatory clearances make expert legal counsel not a luxury but a necessity for every stakeholder in the property ecosystem.

Lynx Legal Partners LLP is a dedicated real estate and infrastructure law practice based in Mumbai — one of India’s most dynamic and high-stakes property markets. We are legal strategists, advisors, and advocates for developers, homebuyers, investors, and institutions navigating the complex terrain of Indian real estate law.

From residential apartment purchases to large-scale infrastructure projects, from RERA disputes to land acquisition matters, we bring precise legal expertise, transactional depth, and a genuine understanding of the built environment to every mandate we undertake.

Our practice sits at the intersection of property law, regulatory compliance, and commercial structuring — ensuring our clients can build, invest, and transact with confidence while we handle every legal complexity.

WHO WE SERVE ?

We proudly serve the full spectrum of the Real Estate & Infrastructure sector :

  • > Real Estate Developers & Builders
  • > Homebuyers & Individual Property Investors
  • > Commercial Property Owners & Tenants
  • > Infrastructure & Construction Companies
  • > Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
  • > Housing Finance Companies & Lenders
  • > Land Aggregators & Joint Venture Partners

 

OUR SERVICES

 

1 . R E R A   C O M P L I A N C E   &   D I S P U T E   R E S O L U T I O N

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 has fundamentally reshaped the landscape for developers and buyers alike. Non-compliance can result in heavy penalties, project stoppages, and reputational damage. We ensure you stay protected on both sides of the transaction.

RERA Project Registration — End-to-end advisory and documentation for developer registration under state RERA authorities

Homebuyer Complaints & Representation — Filing and arguing RERA complaints for possession delays, structural defects, and refund claims

Developer Defense & Advisory — Representing builders before RERA adjudicating officers and appellate tribunals

Quarterly Compliance Management — Ongoing advisory on update filings, disclosures, and regulatory obligations

RERA Appellate Tribunal Representation — Appeals against orders of RERA authorities at the tribunal level

Structural Defect & Rectification Claims — Legal strategy for post-possession defect liability under Section 14 of the RERA Act

 

2 . P R O P E R T Y   T R A N S A C T I O N S   &   D U E   D I L I G E N C E

Every property transaction carries title risk, encumbrance concerns, and regulatory compliance obligations. A single overlooked document can unravel an entire deal. We conduct exhaustive due diligence so that your investment is built on solid legal ground.

Title Verification & Search Reports — Comprehensive examination of ownership history, encumbrances, and pending litigation

Sale Deed & Agreement Drafting — Drafting and reviewing agreements for sale, conveyance deeds, and transfer documents

Development Agreements — Joint development agreements (JDAs), area-sharing and revenue-sharing structures between landowners and developers

Lease & Leave & Licence Agreements — Commercial and residential leasing with dispute-proof terms and exit mechanisms

Property Acquisition Advisory — Legal structuring for bulk land acquisition, aggregation, and assembly

Stamp Duty & Registration Advisory — Guidance on applicable stamp duty, registration requirements, and cost optimization

 

3 . L A N D   A C Q U I S I T I O N   &   G O V E R N M E N T   L A W

Land acquisition in India involves layered statutes, constitutional protections, and procedural safeguards. We represent both affected landowners and acquiring authorities, providing robust legal representation at every stage of the acquisition process.

RFCTLARR Act Advisory — Full advisory under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

Compensation Disputes — Challenging inadequate compensation awards before Land Acquisition Collectors and courts

Urgency Clause Challenges — Contesting unlawful invocation of urgency provisions in acquisition proceedings

Rehabilitation & Resettlement Claims — Ensuring statutory entitlements for displaced persons are fully enforced

Government Land Allotment Matters — Advisory on state land allotment schemes, lease conversions, and regularization

SEZ & Industrial Park Matters — Legal compliance for land use within Special Economic Zones and notified industrial corridors

 

4 . C O N S T R U C T I O N   &   I N F R A S T R U C T U R E   C O N T R A C T S

Infrastructure projects demand multi-party contractual frameworks that are airtight under pressure. From EPC contracts to government concession agreements, we provide construction sector clients with contracts that perform when it matters most.

EPC & Turnkey Contracts — Drafting and negotiating Engineering, Procurement, and Construction agreements

Concession & PPP Agreements — Legal support for Public-Private Partnership structures and BOT/BOOT/DBFOT arrangements

Subcontractor & Vendor Agreements — Downstream contract management for contractors and project owners

Claims & Dispute Management — Legal strategy for delay claims, variation disputes, and force majeure events

Performance Security & Bank Guarantee Disputes — Protecting clients in encashment challenges and injunction proceedings

FIDIC Contract Advisory — Specialist guidance on FIDIC-based contracts used in international infrastructure projects

 

5 . R E A L   E S T A T E   F I N A N C E   &   S E C U R I T Y   D O C U M E N T A T I O N

Real estate financing involves complex security structures, regulatory approvals, and documentation that must be perfectly aligned with lender requirements. We work alongside developers, lenders, and investors to ensure every transaction is legally and commercially sound.

Mortgage & Charge Documentation — Drafting equitable and registered mortgage deeds for project and asset financing

Construction Finance Agreements — Legal advisory on project loan documentation, drawdown conditions, and covenant compliance

SARFAESI & NPA Advisory — Representing borrowers and lenders in secured asset enforcement proceedings under the SARFAESI Act

Tripartite Agreements — Structuring tripartite arrangements between developers, banks, and allottees

REIT Structuring & Compliance — Legal support for Real Estate Investment Trust formation, SEBI compliance, and unit documentation

Mezzanine & Private Equity Structuring — Hybrid investment structures for real estate funds and project-level equity participation

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