Real estate and construction
The real estate and construction sector brings together urban planning, technical execution, and financial management. Investors and developers require legal frameworks that ensure adherence to deadlines, budget control, and asset value protection.
We provide solutions that support comprehensive project management while minimizing legal and financial risks. Our services help clients optimize public procurement processes and ensure compliance with ESG requirements in development projects.
Key challenges in the sector
Developers and investors often face concerns related to permitting procedures, project delays and construction defects, public procurement, price volatility of building materials, and ESG certification requirements for buildings. Financial risks are closely tied to phased project implementation and cash-flow management. Improperly structured contractual relationships or loan terms can lead to costly disputes—or even trigger early repayment and jeopardize the successful completion of a project.
Why Nomus
Our experts develop comprehensive frameworks for development, subcontracting, and construction agreements, as well as lease and operational contracts, while providing support in project financing. We offer tax and legal advisory services and ESG strategies that enhance project attractiveness for investors. Our services also include fast dispute resolution mechanisms through mediation and arbitration.
For residential developers, we provide complete legal structuring—from land acquisition and building permits to the sale of individual apartments. For commercial developers, we assist with lease agreements for retail and office projects and with preparation for revenue optimization. For investors in industrial properties, we offer support in build-to-suit projects and the structuring of long-term lease arrangements. For smaller construction companies, we assist with participation in public procurement procedures and proper setup of subcontractor relationships with general contractors.
We design contractual frameworks with integrated change management mechanisms that enable flexible responses to unforeseen circumstances without jeopardizing project timelines. We prepare guarantees and insurance schemes that protect the value of your investment throughout the entire project life cycle. Our solutions include preventive measures against supplier disputes and clear procedures for resolving unexpected situations, ensuring smooth project execution.
Our services for the real estate and construction sector
Commercial Law
• Comprehensive contractual documentation for development projects
• General contractor and subcontractor agreements
• Lease agreements for commercial and residential properties
Environmental Law
• Zoning decisions and building permits
• Environmental due diligence for land acquisitions
• Resolution of environmental burdens and brownfield redevelopment
ESG
• Legal support for BREEAM and LEED certifications
• Implementation of sustainable construction criteria
• Green lease agreements and energy performance contracts
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Sale of real estate – share and asset deals
• Joint venture structures for development projects
• Due diligence for real estate portfolios
Tax Law
• VAT optimization for development projects
• Corporate income tax and transfer pricing for real estate groups
• Tax planning for property sales
Labour Law
• Legal solutions for subcontractors and occupational health & safety (OHS)
• Posting of workers to construction sites
• Resolution of employment disputes on construction projects
Public Procurement
• Legal support for participation in public tenders
• Preparation of public-private partnership (PPP) projects and concession agreements
• Legal support for infrastructure and innovation projects
Litigation and Arbitration
• Construction disputes and defects in works
• Handling delays and enforcement of contractual penalties
• Arbitration and expert proceedings under FIDIC rules
Insolvency Law
• Restructuring of development companies
• Protection of investments in subcontractor insolvencies
• Workout solutions for distressed projects
Consult your development project with us – we will design a legal structure that minimizes risks and accelerates permitting procedures.
