Integrated REITs & Property Funds Lawyers in Singapore

Singapore is home to one of the largest and most sophisticated REIT markets in Asia, serving as a platform for capital raising, cross-border investment and long-term ownership of real estate assets across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes.

As the market continues to evolve, REITs and property investment platforms are increasingly required to navigate complex transactions, evolving regulatory requirements, governance considerations, financing needs and strategic transformation initiatives. Success requires advisers who understand not only the legal framework, but also the commercial and market forces that shape the industry.

We act for REITs, REIT managers, sponsors, trustees, financial institutions, institutional investors, developers and asset owners in Singapore and across the region.

An Integrated Real Estate Investment Platform

As a specialised capability within Rajah & Tann’s broader Real Estate Sector offering, our Integrated REITs & Property Funds Practice brings together market-leading lawyers across capital markets, banking and finance, real estate, investment funds, restructuring, disputes and regulatory disciplines.

This integrated platform reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of today’s real estate investment landscape, where REITs, private capital, financing, development, asset management and strategic transactions often converge. By combining expertise across these disciplines, we are able to provide clients with seamless advice on both day-to-day operations and transformational transactions.

Our Singapore team also serves as a gateway to Southeast Asia, working closely with our network of leading local firms across the region to support REITs, property funds and investors on acquisitions, investments and portfolio transactions. This combination of Singapore-based transaction leadership and on-the-ground local capability enables us to coordinate complex multi-jurisdictional matters seamlessly across Southeast Asia.

Whether advising on capital raising, acquisitions, portfolio growth, governance matters, restructurings or strategic exits, we help clients navigate the legal and commercial issues that arise across the full spectrum of real estate investment platforms.

A Practice Involved in Market-Defining Transactions

Our team has advised on a number of significant transactions and matters that have contributed to the development of Singapore’s REIT market, including:

Advising on Singapore’s first REIT merger
Advising on strategic acquisitions and consolidation transactions involving listed REIT platforms
Advising on complex trustee, governance and unitholder rights matters
Advising on distressed REIT restructurings and debt workout exercises
Advising on sponsor reorganisation and internalisation exercises
Advising on significant capital raising transactions, including rights issues and preferential offerings

Our experience extends beyond traditional acquisition and financing work to include many of the transformational events that shape the evolution of REIT platforms and the broader market.

Comprehensive REIT Capabilities

Capital Markets & Fundraising

Bonds, notes and other debt capital market issuances
Continuing listing obligations and disclosure matters
Equity fundraising exercises
Initial public offerings
Rights issues and preferential offerings

Acquisitions, Divestments & Portfolio Growth

Acquisition and disposal of real estate assets and portfolios
Asset injections and sale-and-leaseback transactions
Cross-border investment and structuring transactions
Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Portfolio consolidation and platform acquisitions

Financing

Acquisition and development financing
Refinancing and recapitalisation exercises
Secured and unsecured lending transactions
Sustainability-linked and green financing

Governance & Regulatory

Cybersecurity, data protection and data breach response
Directors’ duties and fiduciary obligations
Regulatory approvals and licensing
REIT Code compliance
Trustee and manager governance matters
Unitholder rights and stakeholder matters

Strategic Transactions & Restructuring

Distressed REIT situations and debt restructurings
Internalisation exercises
Privatisations and delistings
REIT mergers and consolidation transactions
Sponsor reorganisations and strategic reviews

Acting Across the REIT Ecosystem

A successful REIT platform relies on the effective interaction of multiple stakeholders. We regularly advise:

REITs and listed property trusts
REIT managers and sponsors
Trustees and custodians
Institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds
Banks and financial institutions
Developers and property owners
Underwriters and financial advisers

Sector Coverage

Our team has experience across a broad range of asset classes, including:

Commercial and office assets
Industrial and logistics facilities
Retail and mixed-use developments
Hospitality assets
Healthcare and specialised real estate
Business parks
Data centres and digital infrastructure

Why Rajah & Tann Asia

We combine deep knowledge of Singapore’s REIT framework with extensive experience advising on significant transactions, governance matters, restructurings and strategic initiatives across the market.

As one of Southeast Asia’s largest legal networks, we are particularly well placed to support Singapore-based REITs, property funds, sponsors and investors pursuing opportunities across the region. Our Singapore team works alongside our network firms to provide coordinated advice on acquisitions, investments, financings and other cross-border transactions, combining regional transaction management with local market knowledge.

By bringing together lawyers from multiple disciplines, we provide integrated, commercially focused advice that supports clients through both day-to-day operations and transformational transactions, helping them navigate complexity and unlock opportunities in an increasingly sophisticated investment environment.

Recognition

Band 1 & 2 – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate / M&A, Investment Funds, Real Estate

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2026)
Tier 1 & 2 - Banking and Finance, Investment Funds, Real Estate, Capital Markets: Equity and Debt, Corporate and M&A

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2026)
Band 1 & 2 – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate / M&A

Chambers Global (2026)
5 Star Rating – Banking & Finance Law, Insolvency & Restructuring, Investment Funds, M&A, Capital Markets

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firm in 2026
Tier 1 and Outstanding – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, M&A, Investment Funds, Restructuring & Insolvency

asialaw (2025)
Tier 1 & Tier 2 – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Investment Funds, M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency

IFLR1000 (2026)

Related Viewpoints

The team is exceptional. They go over and beyond to meet the challenging deadlines and client requirements. They are also extremely patient and show much grit and tenacity during difficult moments.

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2026)