Real Estate
Unlocking possibilities needs people who bring new perspectives
Real Estate
The future won’t be built without bold ideas.
Our top ranked Real Estate team work across the entire lifecycle of real estate investments and developments. You’ll partner with a wide range of clients, advising them on everything from structuring and planning to regeneration and disposals to help them realise potential around the world.

Our real estate experience
What we’ve achieved
Largest real estate practice in the world
Our international team of over 600 lawyers is the largest practice in the world and consistently ranked first in publications and directories.
Proprietary solutions
We have developed proprietary solutions, such as Release, our online, secure portal and asset management platform. This helps clients view and manage each step of a standard transaction and all the legal elements of a deal in one place increasing resilience and quality.
Consistent market recognition
International Who’s Who of Business Law named us Real Estate firm of the year from 2005 to 2017.
Mitsuharu Kataoka, Partner, Tokyo
I was attracted to the firm by the inclusive atmosphere and having the necessary autonomy to develop the Real Estate group. This means my role is an interesting mix of being a manager, a salesperson and an experienced lawyer.
STORIES HUB
Application advice, tips, and resources
One firm, one global community: Martin Haller on building connections that go beyond work
From Munich to Melbourne, Partner Martin Haller reflects on how collaboration across offices and cultures creates a truly connected way of working.
Sustainability in action with Venessa Parekh
For Venesssa Parekh, Head of Sustainability in EMEA and APAC, sustainability means equipping people with the knowledge and skills to understand sustainability risks and opportunities to support our clients in an evolving landscape.
High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper
Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.
The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey
Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.
Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career
Senior Associate, Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.
The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss
Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.
Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway
From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion & Culture for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.
What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh
Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.
What does global mean at DLA Piper?
From London to Johannesburg, our people deliver work that crosses borders, industries, and expectations, because ambition without limits needs a global platform.
From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey
For Mihir Joshi, joining DLA Piper felt like a natural step – from Intern to Associate, he's seen the values stay consistent while the opportunities keep expanding.
What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather
Partner, Alyson Eather reflects on the global opportunities, varied experiences and supportive culture that have shaped her career.
Early Careers
The first step in your career is one of the most important. When you join DLA Piper as a student or graduate, we don’t put limits on what you can achieve here and that starts from day one.
Paralegals
Our paralegal teams are transforming how we deliver legal solutions. If you want to build a career where you’re constantly finding new ways to unlock potential, discover what we do.
Talent Community
Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us. Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.