Real estate
INTRODUCTION
Our lawyers handle real estate transactions on a regular basis. We are well positioned to assist in all aspects of property transactions, be it industrial parks, commercial or residential developments, hotels and resorts or issues relating to deed of covenants, easements, leases or management agreements. Tax, stamp duties, environmental and regulatory issues, if applicable will be taken into account.
Skrine’s involvement in property disputes ranges from boundary disputes, compulsory land acquisitions, nuisance and trespass to the collapse of buildings, related fraud, negligence and breach of contract.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Investment
We advise and assist both local and foreign clients in setting up their businesses in Malaysia in the manufacturing, financial, tourism and other commercial sectors. Our services include advising on regulatory approvals, corporate structures, foreign exchange, employment, intellectual property rights, customs and tax issues and drafting joint venture agreements, articles of association, technical assistance and management agreements.
Land Acquisition
Land owners, whether individuals or corporations, are sometimes the casualties in the course of development when their properties are compulsorily acquired by the state authorities.
Skrine has developed this practice area to provide the affected land owners with the requisite advice, negotiate on their behalf to obtain a fair compensation value and where necessary, to litigate on their behalf.
Our lawyers within this practice group have in depth experience in dealing with various land acquisition matters. The main stay of this practice area is to take the client through the acquisition process as quickly and painlessly as possible while at the same time ensuring that the client’s rights are championed.
Leases and Tenancies
Skrine has experience in leasing and tenancy transactions for both corporate and individual clients.
Mining Leases
We provide counsel to our clients relating to the leasing of mining properties in consideration of the regulatory requirements and applicable local laws.
Property Development
We provide comprehensive advice in all areas of real estate development including land use and planning, regulatory requirements, residential and commercial community issues and handling an array of property disputes.
Property Transactions
Skrine offers an extensive knowledge and skills in conducting property related transactions including conveyancing matters, compliance with governmental and regulatory authorities’ requirements and resolving proprietorship obstacles for our clients.
