Real Estate and Construction - PRACTICE AREAS

The practice

The Real Estate and Construction Practice at EPAM Law is among the largest and most experienced teams in the real estate, construction, and infrastructure market.

Our value lies in our deep and versatile expertise, which enables us to handle legal matters of any complexity — from urban planning regulations and land use to construction and property operations.

Our clients include leading developers, investors, industrial enterprises, agricultural holdings, retail groups, and high-net-worth individuals. We are entrusted with high-value, large-scale projects across a broad geographic footprint—from the sale of industrial plants to integrated land development and the construction of international airports.

We apply a tailored, results-driven project management model, offering full-spectrum legal support through a seamless ‘one-stop shop’ approach. Our team collaborates closely with experts from related practice areas — such as tax, finance, and antitrust — to deliver holistic, practical solutions that move your project forward.

Our team is results-driven, with a deep understanding of business priorities. We deliver clear, objective risk assessments and are committed to identifying the most effective strategies to achieve our clients’ goals. Unwavering dedication and responsive, around-the-clock support are the standards we uphold.

Our leadership in the industry is consistently recognised by top legal and business rankings, including:

The Lawyer European Awards (2015) – winner of the European energy, infrastructure and projects deal Award for Olympic construction projects
Pravo-300 (2024) – Special award for «Legislative Activities» for contributions to Federal Law No. 384-FZ («Technical Regulations on the Safety of Buildings and Structures»)
Kommersant rankings (2025) – Band 1 in both Construction and Real Estate (Dispute Resolution) and (Advisory)
CRE100 (2025) – Head of Practice listed among the most influential figures in commercial real estate for several consecutive years
Pravo-300 (2024) – Band 1 in Real Estate, Land, and Construction
Forbes Club Legal Ranking (2022) – «Leading Firm» in Real Estate/Construction Transactions (Asset Transactions)

Services

We provide comprehensive legal support in the following areas:

Investment Projects: turnkey legal support — from strategic planning and site selection to the launch of projects of any type, including industrial facilities, logistics hubs, hotels, offices, roads, and airports.
Real Estate Transactions: structuring and managing complex real estate transactions, preparing comprehensive legal documentation, supporting negotiations, securing regulatory approvals, and closing deals efficiently.
Large-Scale Construction Projects: full-cycle legal support — from design and surveying to general contracting and complex supply arrangements. Our experience covers all major contract types, including EPC contracts and those involving technical customers. We have longstanding experience working with international contractors (e.g., from China, Turkey, Serbia), in compliance with foreign laws and international standards.
Integrated Territorial Development (ITD): legal structuring of ITD projects — from selecting implementation models to safeguarding the rights of stakeholders within the ITD area.
Land Matters: resolving «land-related puzzles» of any complexity, including those involving agricultural land, forests, water bodies, and protected natural areas.
Tourism and Recreation Projects: structuring and advising on projects in major tourist regions across Russia, including the Black Sea coast, Lake Baikal, Karelia, the Russian Far East, and Lake Seliger. Our services include transaction support and structuring of hotel asset management models.
Cultural Heritage Sites: legal assistance with the use, restoration, and adaptation of cultural heritage sites. This includes projects in protected areas, historical settlements, and related real estate transactions.
Residential Real Estate and Apartments: creating legal models for residential development in accordance with legislation on shared construction, structuring investment transactions (including escrow arrangements), and optimising investment attraction mechanisms.
Bidding and Tender Participation: advising on participation in tenders for the sale, lease, or privatisation of both public and private real estate assets.
Real Estate Operations: developing sustainable legal models for managing urban development, industrial safety, and environmental compliance during the operation of real estate assets.
Legal Due Diligence: conducting in-depth legal audits of real estate assets, identifying risks such as title issues, environmental compliance, utility access, and industrial safety concerns.
Disputes and Asset Protection: representing clients in litigation and arbitration across all jurisdictions, including high-stakes and precedent-setting disputes that demand innovative legal strategies.
Legislative Activities: we don’t just follow the law — we help shape it. Our team contributes to key regulatory frameworks in real estate, urban planning, and natural resource use. In 2023 and 2024, our work was recognised in the Pravo-300 rankings under the special category «Legislative Activities» . One of the awarded initiatives was led by our real estate and construction team.