Adnan Siddiqui is a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of experience in navigating complex real estate transactions and conducting thorough legal due diligence. He also specializes in appellate litigation and arbitration, with a focus on real estate disputes, construction claims, and contractual disputes. Recognized as one of India’s leading real estate lawyers, Adnan has been featured in List A of the country’s top real estate lawyers published by The Times.
He has played a pivotal role in some of the most high-profile transactions across north India and has been closely associated with CREDAI for several years. His pragmatic problem-solving skills, deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and commercial foresight make him a trusted advisor who sees deals through from inception to execution.
Adnan regularly advises a distinguished clientele, including prominent developers, industry associations, IT firms, and manufacturers such as CREDAI, Max Antara, Civitech, Gulshan Homes, Magicbricks, Times of India, Mahindra, Schenker India, County Group, Unitech, World Trade Centre, Thales, and WeWork, among many others.
Practice Focus
Real Estate M&A & Land Acquisition
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Regulatory & Constitutional Advisory
Energy, Hospitality & Infrastructure
Forums & Jurisdictions
Representative Matters & Reported Cases
Transactions
Leading Real Estate Developer, Delhi NCR
Leading Real Estate Conglomerate
Leading Real Estate Group
Leading Hospitality Group
Leading Real Estate Group
Leading Real Estate Developer
Key Work Highlights
Homebuyer Protection
Represented a large group of homebuyers in proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning a major stalled-housing project in Noida, securing relief for the clients.
Real Estate M&A, Developer Acquisition
Advised on a ~₹600 crore acquisition of a real estate development company, running end-to-end corporate structuring and title diligence of the target’s land bank.
Land Assembly, NOIDA / NCR
Advised on a ~₹1,600 crore land acquisition involving multi-parcel land assembly in Noida / NCR, including coordination of comprehensive title verification. This was the largest single mandate handled by the practice to date.
Large-Format Land Acquisition
Advised on a ~₹700 crore acquisition of a 6-acre land parcel in Sector 150, Noida, among the larger single-developer land acquisitions in the corridor in recent years.
Institutional Land Transfer
Advised on the transfer of a 16-acre land parcel in the NCR, including title continuity and regulatory approvals.
Leading Hospitality Group
Advised on a ~₹180 crore five-star hotel development in Leh in partnership with a leading Indian hospitality company, including structuring the joint venture and site development terms.
RERA Dispute Resolution at Scale
Resolved 450+ homebuyer disputes before RERA authorities, State Consumer Commissions and the NCDRC, demonstrating significant volume of experience in residential real estate dispute resolution alongside the practice’s transactional mandates.
Regulatory & Constitutional Advisory
Represented a leading real estate industry association before the Allahabad High Court in a challenge to the validity of Noida’s Advance Labour Cess, and continues to advise the association on welfare cess and multi-point electricity-related regulatory issues.
Thought Leadership
Published commentary on Section 14(3) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, addressing the defect liability obligations of promoters.
Contributed to the WHO’s Development Programme on amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act and road safety mechanisms in India.
Indicative Experience
- Expertise in handling complex real estate disputes across various forums, including property title disputes, tenancy issues, and matters related to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA).
- Managed disputes related to development agreements, land acquisition, and construction delays, providing legal strategies and drafting comprehensive pleadings for submission to courts and tribunals.
- Advised developers, buyers, and investors on matters concerning real estate transactions, including sale agreements, lease agreements, and joint development agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Represented clients in litigation involving breaches of real estate contracts, including disputes over possession, title, and defects in construction before civil courts, high courts, and consumer forums.
- Successfully litigated cases before RERA and consumer courts, advocating for homebuyers and developers on issues related to possession delays, registration of projects, and non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided strategic legal advice to corporate clients on real estate due diligence, advising on the structuring of real estate deals, property acquisitions, and financing arrangements to mitigate legal risks.
- Advised clients on disputes related to land use, zoning regulations, and encroachments, offering practical legal solutions and representing clients before revenue authorities and civil courts.
- Drafted and reviewed real estate agreements, including lease deeds, sale deeds, and development agreements, ensuring legal soundness and risk mitigation.
- Assisted clients in resolving disputes arising from joint ventures, property title issues, and construction defects, through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration.
