Clairvoyant Legal
Real Estate
Clairvoyant Legal provides comprehensive legal services in the real estate sector, offering end-to-end support across the life cycle of real estate assets. The team of experienced advocates, seasoned lawyers, and specialised legal consultants advises developers, investors, landowners, funds, financial institutions, and individuals across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects throughout India. Our solutions are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with clients operational and strategic priorities.
The firm assists in navigating India’s regulatory framework, which involves multiple layers of central, state, and local legislation. Services include legal due diligence and title verification, identification of encumbrances, confirmation of title validity, and assessment of regulatory restrictions. Legal risk assessments are provided for acquisitions, transfers, and long-term development arrangements to support informed investment and development decisions.
Land Acquisition, Approvals, and RERA Compliance
Clairvoyant Legal advises on land acquisition and conversion matters, municipal planning laws, zoning regulations, development control norms, and environmental clearances. The firm supports clients in obtaining statutory approvals, land-use change permissions, and project registration under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).
Project Structuring and Transaction Documentation
The firm advises on structuring and negotiating joint development agreements, development management contracts, and shareholder arrangements for real estate projects. Legal support includes drafting provisions related to risk allocation, revenue sharing, construction milestones, indemnities, and termination rights. Documentation services also cover lease deeds, leave and license agreements, conveyance deeds, easements, mortgage creation, loan security structures, and subordination rights.
Investment, Private Equity, and Institutional Transactions
Clairvoyant Legal supports institutional investors, real estate investment funds, and private equity participants in real estate transactions. Services include legal due diligence, drafting and review of investment documents, and advice on regulatory filings and approvals under FEMA, RBI, and other applicable regulations. The firm provides legal input to support project execution and long-term asset management considerations.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
The firm supports in contentious real estate matters before civil courts, High Courts, tribunals, and real estate authorities. Disputes handled include title claims, breach of development agreements, delays in possession, encroachment, easement rights, landlord-tenant disputes, construction defects, and land acquisition compensation matters. The team also handles arbitration and mediation proceedings, particularly in disputes between developers and landowners or among joint venture partners.
RERA, Consumer, and Corporate Proceedings
In addition to RERA-related disputes, the firm represents clients before consumer forums, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and appellate authorities. Legal services include drafting pleadings, managing procedural strategy, coordinating evidence, and negotiating settlements where appropriate.
Ongoing Regulatory Compliance Advisory
The regulatory practice focuses on compliance with laws applicable to the real estate sector, including stamp duty, registration requirements, urban land ceiling regulations, and local building norms. The firm assists in addressing compliance issues identified during audits, financing reviews, or due diligence conducted by lenders and financial partners.
Exit Strategies and Asset Monetisation
The firm advises on exit strategies such as sale of developed assets, strata sales, and asset-backed securitisation. Legal support includes negotiation of transaction documents, assessment of tax and regulatory implications, and management of transition-related legal formalities. The firm also advises on cross-border investments and REIT structures involving Indian real estate.
Sector-Specific Legal Insight
The firm provides legal strategies tailored to the commercial, regulatory, and operational considerations of different real estate segments, including commercial assets, industrial parks, affordable housing projects, and mixed-use developments. Advice is aligned with the scale, complexity, and risk profile of each project.