Real Estate

A pioneer of Hong Kong real estate law, we are the only appointed law firm in private practice with direct involvement in the entire legislative process of the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance of Hong Kong. JSM is also the city’s only major law firm with significant experience advising on building and planning regulations, having assisted clients in landmark cases on judicial review of decisions of the Town Planning Board and Building Authority.

JSM covers every real estate asset class ranging from shopping malls to hotels, serviced apartments and student accommodation. From condominiums to homes for the aged, from industrial warehouses to logistics centres, we have all the classes covered.

We offer peace of mind when it comes to Mainland China. We stay abreast of the mainland’s varied and constantly evolving regulations and market nuances, wherever the specific market with its local characteristics might be situated. Our wealth of experience is learned from first-hand knowledge; we have worked on transactions in Mainland China’s gateway cities and many others. JSM is at the forefront of outbound real estate investments to the US and Europe. We have extensive experience servicing Chinese clients, with Chinese-speaking legal professionals providing prompt and efficient advice and insights into the unique needs and challenges arising from our clients’ outbound investments.

Whether your real estate transaction involves Hong Kong or the many different markets across Mainland China, our vast experience in these areas will ease the process for everyone. At JSM, we have been building bridges between different cultures for 160 years.