🏗 Practice Area

Real Estate & Construction

From groundbreaking to closing.

Overview

Why choose Vanguard for Real Estate & Construction?

Our Real Estate & Construction group advises developers, investors, lenders, and occupiers on the full lifecycle of real estate assets. From complex mixed-use developments and cross-border portfolio acquisitions to construction contract disputes and leasing strategy, we deliver commercially focused legal solutions that keep your project on track.

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What's included

Acquisitions & Disposals

Commercial, residential, and mixed-use property transactions at all scales.

Development & Planning

Planning permissions, development agreements, and infrastructure delivery.

Construction Contracts

Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts.

Real Estate Finance

Lender and borrower-side financing, restructurings, and workouts.

Leasing

Landlord and tenant representation for office, retail, and industrial leases.

Construction Disputes

Adjudication, arbitration, and litigation of construction and engineering claims.

How We Work

Our Process

Initial site/asset review and legal due diligence

Transaction structuring and contract negotiation

Planning and regulatory approvals

Financing and closing

Post-completion management and ongoing leasing support

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We advise international investors on FIRPTA, entity structuring, financing, and all aspects of US real estate acquisition.

Absolutely. We frequently step in mid-project to resolve disputes through adjudication or negotiate settlements that keep construction moving.

We focus primarily on commercial real estate. For high-value residential transactions we can provide referrals to trusted residential specialists.

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