The «Real Estate. Construction. Land» practice is one of the key and system-forming practices of Expert SM, successfully operating since the company’s establishment over 25 years ago. Extensive practical experience, deep understanding of industry specifics, and a comprehensive approach allow our lawyers to effectively support projects of any complexity in the fields of real estate, construction, and land relations.
We provide legal support at all stages of project implementation – from analyzing the legal status of an asset and structuring a transaction to registering rights and protecting the client’s interests in the event of disputes. Our lawyers work with both commercial and residential real estate, including large investment and development projects.
Due Diligence and Legal Examination of Real Estate
Our lawyers conduct a comprehensive legal due diligence of real estate, including:
- buildings, structures, and facilities;
- property and production complexes;
- land plots, shares, and land parcels;
- construction-in-progress projects.
As part of the due diligence, we analyze the legal status of the asset, ownership history, encumbrances, restrictions and risks, and compliance with urban planning, land use, and other mandatory requirements. Based on the results of the examination, detailed legal opinions and practical recommendations are prepared, aimed at minimizing or eliminating identified risks and optimizing the transaction structure.
Real Estate Transactions
We provide comprehensive legal support for real estate transactions, including:
- verification of the legal integrity of acquired real estate;
- legal analysis of title and supporting documents;
- structuring of real estate acquisition transactions in accordance with the client’s objectives and the specifics of the asset;
- support of sale-purchase, exchange, gift, and investment transactions, including multi-party deals;
- assistance in acquiring rights to land plots owned by the state or municipalities;
- preparation and review of contractual documentation;
- support of state registration procedures for real estate rights and transactions.
Land and Lease Relations
A separate area of our practice is legal support in land and lease relations. We provide assistance across the full spectrum of issues related to:
- registration and re-registration of land rights;
- changes in the permitted use of land plots;
- support of commercial, office, warehouse, and other property leases;
- drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease and sublease agreements;
- support of lease term extensions, terminations, and amendments;
- dispute resolution arising from land and lease relationships.
Our Approach
We focus on practical results, offering clients well-thought-out legal solutions rather than formal consultations, taking into account business objectives, economic feasibility, and potential risks. A comprehensive approach and high level of expertise enable us to provide turnkey project support and ensure reliable legal protection of our clients’ interests.