Farhana Malik Joins Dentons Link Legal as Real Estate Partner in Mumbai
Farhana Merchant Malik, a seasoned real estate lawyer with over two decades of experience, has joined Dentons Link Legal as a Partner in the firm's Mumbai office. Malik, a 1998 alumna of Government Law College, Mumbai, is widely recognized for her expertise in complex property acquisitions, commercial leasing, land development, construction contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Malik is highly regarded by both domestic and multinational clients for her ability to structure and execute large-scale real estate transactions. Her practice includes conducting intricate title due diligences and navigating the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016, along with other regulatory frameworks. She has a proven track record of advising corporates, data center operators, warehousing and logistics developers, financial institutions, and professional services firms on a wide range of real estate matters.
Her expertise extends to office acquisitions and leases, data center developments, industrial and logistics parks, and land acquisition and development mandates across India. Malik's practice also covers the transfer of leasehold interests, MIDC plot transactions, and strategic advisory on real estate investments and operational compliance.
Prior to joining Dentons Link Legal, Malik was a Partner at JSA, one of India's leading law firms. She has also spent nine years at AZB & Partners, and has worked with DSK Legal and Kanga & Co. throughout her illustrious career. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the real estate sector make her a valuable addition to Dentons Link Legal.
At Dentons Link Legal, Malik will focus on real estate transactions, title diligence, regulatory advisory, and development projects. These areas are central to the firm's infrastructure and real assets strategy, and her expertise will significantly enhance the firm's capabilities in these domains. Dentons Link Legal is known for its comprehensive legal services, particularly in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, and Malik's addition is expected to bolster the firm's position in the market.
Dentons Link Legal is a leading full-service law firm in India, providing a wide range of legal services to clients across various industries. The firm's expertise in real estate, infrastructure, and other key areas has made it a trusted advisor to numerous domestic and international clients. With the addition of Farhana Malik, Dentons Link Legal is well-positioned to continue delivering high-quality legal solutions and driving growth in the real estate sector.
