Allen & Gledhill LLP operates a large and broad-based real estate practice, which leads the field in a number of areas. It advises a range of investment funds, property developers, REIT managers, government-linked companies and institutional property investors. The team has experienced further growth in mandates with the gradual reopening of the REITs market, while it has continued to target the digital infrastructure segment with considerable success. The group is advising private equity funds on a regular basis, particularly in relation to acquisitions and disposals of industrial property portfolios and data centres. Office and residential assets are also key sources of business. Ho Kin San is hugely experienced and is co-head of the corporate real estate team alongside Tan Boon Wah. Eudora Tan and Lim Mei Ann are also established names in the team, along with emerging talent Shalene Jin.

Dentons Rodyk has a large and established real estate team that advises many leading real estate developers, REITs and investors. The firm is particularly known for its expertise in the residential market, along with the office, commercial and retail segments; the firm has an impressive record in collective sales transactions. Shipping, industrial and logistics are also key areas for the team. It handles a significant volume of acquisitions and disposals, developments and financings. Largely focused on the Singapore market, it also advises on cross-border deals and developments. Pat Lynn Leong heads the real estate team, notably working on a series of major site disposals and redevelopments in recent times. Melanie Lim is co-head of the corporate real estate and real estate development teams, while Liat Yeang Lee is co-head of the corporate real estate, real estate development and collective sales groups. Maureen Ann heads the land rights and leasing practice. Woon Ee Tang is also rated for collective sales transactions and is ‘very thorough and careful, making her a safe pair of hands‘.

Rajah & Tann Asia‘s large real estate team has extensive experience across acquisitions, divestments, built-to-suit developments, commercial leasing, and asset management, in both public and private markets. It has continued to advise on headline transactions involving commercial, industrial and residential properties. Large development and redevelopment sites, financings and leasings are important elements of the Singapore team’s work, which involves a significant volume of collective sales and purchases. Elsa Chai is an experienced practitioner in property purchases, sales and leases, along with development projects. Chou Ching has a focus on divestment and acquisition of development sites, commercial and investment properties, and industrial buildings. Norman Ho is hugely experienced in corporate real estate matters and active in multiple large-scale transactions, while Benjamin Tay is an emerging name in the market.

WongPartnership LLP is at the forefront of acquisitions and disposals, real estate development financing and large portfolio leasing work. It has a growing presence in private client-related investment. The large team has worked on a series of headline acquisitions and disposals, developments and financing matters, including pivotal roles in projects connected to the rejuvenation of Singapore’s central business district. The firm advises a wide range of pension funds and other investors, developers, banks and government bodies. Monica Yip is head of the corporate real estate practice and has more than 30 years’ experience in investment work, acquisitions, disposals, securitisations, and the management and leasing of commercial, industrial and residential properties, among other areas. Tan Teck Howe is deputy head of the team, which includes ‘amicable and experienced practitioner‘ Dorothy Marie Ng. Serene Soh, Jerry Tan and Cornelia Fong are also key partners.

Ashurst ADTLaw is building its presence in real estate transactions across Asia, notably in relation to data centres, industrial and logistics properties, hotels, student accommodation and offices. The team 'strikes the perfect balance between being strategic and practical, offering great value without compromising on quality'. Yi Ming Choo was made Asia head of real estate investments in May 2025, leveraging her background in advising major real estate developers and real estate private equity funds. She and the team have a major focus on data centre and industrial asset transactions, along with student accommodation and retail deals. M&A specialist Tao Koon Chiam provides further senior expertise in real estate transactions, including advising on acquisition structures for private equity funds. Zheng Kai Chok provides additional dedicated real estate expertise.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has a leading presence in data centre developments across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The team also frequently works on the real estate aspects of renewable energy and energy transition projects in Singapore and beyond. Moreover, it is noted for advising multinationals on their regional real estate interests, including lease negotiations, the purchase and sale of real estate assets, and the establishment of new regional headquarters. Head of the corporate real estate practice Geraldine Ong has an impressive record in data centre projects, having focused on this sector for many years; she also represents numerous multinationals on the purchase and sale of real estate assets and 'does an outstanding job managing complex, high-risk and high-visibility projects'. En Lai Tan is another pivotal member of the team, also working on data centre projects, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and the sale and purchase of commercial, residential and industrial land and properties, along with joint ventures for property development in Singapore. Michelle Koh impresses at senior associate level.

Drew & Napier LLC has a major presence in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. It is especially well known for residential property transactions. It consistently represents leading developers, corporate groups, statutory boards, financial institutions, and foreign investors in real estate transactions. Ho Soo Lih  has a particular focus on corporate real estate work, including acquisitions and disposals in Singapore and across Asia Pacific. Lau Sok Hiang is another highly rated practitioner in sales and acquisitions (including collective sales), financings and leasings, and is especially noted for residential transactions. April Mak is also rated for acquisitions and disposals, along with financings and developments.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP is a considerable force in the real estate field, noted for its expertise and experience in REITs, acquisitions and sales, property development and financing, commercial leasing, real estate disputes and built-to-suit development projects. Hotels and hospitality is a particularly active segment for the team. The firm is rated for its expertise in simultaneous handling of corporate real estate and finance matters. Chew Mei Choo has more than 30 years' experience in corporate real estate transactions, across the commercial, industrial and residential property sectors. Kenneth Szeto is also immensely experienced within corporate real estate, real estate financing and private client real estate; he has forged a leading position in self storage-related transactions. John Tan is another prominent name in the team along with Tan Woon Hum, who excels in the establishment and listing of REITs.

TSMP Law Corporation is best known for corporate real estate financing, especially land acquisition and land development financing. It is further noted for sale and purchase transactions, and leasing of residential, industrial and commercial properties. The firm has advised lenders on the financing of Grade A office buildings in Singapore’s central business district, the development of hydrogen-powered plants and residential project developments. Jennifer Chia heads the banking and finance and real estate desks.