Alok Tewari
Alok Tewari - Senior Partner
Alok is a seasoned professional with 25 years of extensive expertise in General Corporate, Real Estate and Construction Laws.
Consistently ranked as a “Band 1 Lawyer” since 2015 in the Real Estate and Construction sector by renowned legal publication Chambers & Partners, Alok has also earned a spot in the “Hall of Fame” by Legal 500. Notably, he was recognized among Forbes India’s “Top 100 Lawyers” in the esteemed Legal Power List 2020 & 21 for his contributions to the Real Estate & Construction Sector.
Alok has a wealth of experience representing both Indian and foreign companies, including real estate developers, funds, and construction firms, on matters related to real estate and construction laws in India. His counsel spans foreign direct investment issues, acquisition and sale of commercial/industrial real estate, leaseback transactions, comprehensive commercial leasing, land zoning concerns, and joint development agreements. and more. He’s well-versed in advising foreign clients on state-specific incentives and benefits offered for establishing industrial units, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
Expertise
Alok's advisory spans a wide range of sectors, including IT & ITES, manufacturing, warehousing. retail, banking, education, hospitality, and construction. He's well-versed in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (both entry and exit), foreign collaborations, technology transfers, asset sales (slump sales), and has successfully represented numerous Indian and foreign companies in various transactions within India. Alok also provides regular counsel on business formation, company laws, exchange control & foreign investment laws, and data privacy. In essence, Alok offers a comprehensive legal perspective, expertly combining insights into real estate and construction law with a deep understanding of various business sectors and their legal intricacies.
Alok is a rarity in the Indian real estate landscape, capable of navigating PAN India transactions. In recent years, he facilitated the acquisition of over 1000 acres of land across states like Telangana. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, supporting manufacturing as well as IT & ITES companies in setting up data centers. His practice goes beyond real estate acquisition to include interactions with Government Authorities to secure land from Industrial Development Authorities/Corporations.