Sector Expertise
Municipal & Housing
Municipal contracts, land investment, residential development and partnerships with government entities.
Investors and developers in municipal and housing work with land-investment contracts, residential projects and city services in partnership with government entities. We help them assess the contract and risks, deliver the project and protect their rights.
Key Legal Matters
Key legal matters in the sector
Land and site investment
Municipal investment contracts, land leases, development periods and investor obligations.
Residential development
Development, sale and handover contracts and beneficiaries' rights.
Partnership with government entities
Partnership agreements and allocation of risks and returns.
Permits and licences
Building permits, requirements and the competent authorities.
Disputes
Government and municipal contract disputes and arbitration.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are the risks of municipal land-investment contracts?
Development obligations within set periods, delay penalties and termination terms, so conditions must be reviewed before signing.
Can government contract disputes go to arbitration?
It depends on the procurement laws, the contract terms and the competent authority's approval, reviewed contract by contract.
How do we handle delayed permits?
By documenting applications and correspondence, assessing the effect of delay on obligations and notifying the contracting authority under the contract.
The information on this page is general and for awareness only; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Answers vary with the facts of each case.
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