CLS has a strong real estate and construction practice and a long track record of assisting foreign and Russian developers in completing some of the largest real estate projects in Russia.

Our company has broad experience in supporting construction projects “from scratch”. We prepare various construction contracts in accordance with the requirements of Russian law and best international practices, including the recommendations of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

We close transactions to acquire ownership or leasehold title to land plots for construction purposes. We conduct legal due diligences investigations of developer companies and all types of real estate, including land plots in all Russian regions.

We provide the right team with the right expertise and propose solutions that best serve the client’s interests.

Chambers & Partners recommends CLS, noting the scale and broad geographical coverage of the projects implemented by attorneys of the real estate and construction practice.

Our services:

• Due Diligence of real estate, including land plots

• Structuring and support for transactions with real estate, including land plots

• Due Diligence on the suitability of land plots for construction purposes

• Support with and advice on changing the category and type of permitted use of land plots and zoning

• Support of construction projects on a turnkey basis, including connection to infrastructure facilities and supply networks

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts

• Drafting and negotiating lease agreements for commercial real estate

• Contesting the cadastral value of real estate

• Representing investors before government authorities, institutions and other organizations

• Registering title to real estate