Real estate and construction projects involve significant investment, long timelines and many parties, from owners and developers to contractors, lenders, tenants and public authorities. Clear contracts and careful due diligence are the best protection against costly delays and disputes.
We advise investors, developers, owners, tenants and contractors on real estate transactions and construction projects. Our work covers property acquisitions and title due diligence, commercial and residential leases, development and revenue sharing agreements, construction contracts including FIDIC forms, zoning and permit matters, and real estate and construction disputes.
Scope of services
- 01Property acquisitions, sales and title due diligence
- 02Commercial, retail and residential leases
- 03Development and revenue sharing agreements
- 04Construction contracts, including FIDIC forms
- 05Zoning, permits and administrative procedures
- 06Real estate investment and financing structures
- 07Acquisition of real estate by foreign investors
- 08Real estate, lease and construction disputes
- 09Any other real estate or construction matter
How we work
We look at each project as a whole, from title and zoning to financing, construction and the eventual use of the property. Contracts are drafted to allocate risk clearly between the parties, with practical mechanisms for variations, delays, payments and termination.
Frequently asked questions
Before an acquisition, the title, any encumbrances, mortgages or annotations on the land registry, the zoning status, permits and the occupancy situation should be reviewed, among other points. The scope of the review depends on the property and the planned use.
FIDIC contracts are standard forms of construction contract published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers. They are widely used in international projects, and the right form depends on how design responsibility and risk are to be allocated between the employer and the contractor.
The timing depends on the due diligence, financing, any permits or approvals required and the procedures of the land registry. A transaction involving a foreign buyer or a mortgage may require additional steps.
Early termination depends on the lease and the applicable law. Some leases provide termination rights, while in other cases termination is possible only for specific reasons or by agreement between the parties.
The construction contract should set out the completion date, permitted extensions, liquidated damages and termination rights. The consequences depend on the cause of the delay and on how the contract allocates the risk.
In this type of agreement, the landowner contributes the land and the contractor builds the project, and the parties share the completed units or the revenue. Clear provisions on timing, quality, permits and the transfer of units are essential.