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Hong Kong – Applying Securities Laws to Sales of Hotel Units

In a move that represents a first in Hong Kong, one of the territory's largest listed property developers, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with the Securities and...more

Turkey: A bumper year for Islamic finance

The Turkish fi nancial market maintained its constant development in 2011 and recent reports from reputable international fi nancial institutions project that this development will continue in 2012. In 2011, Sukuk was...more

UK REITs: A New Dawn

UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (UK REITs) were introduced by the Finance Act 2006 to give investors a tax-efficient way of getting exposure to commercial property. This special tax regime came into force on 1 January 2007...more

SEC Argues That Sales Of Hotel Rooms Are Sales of A Security

In June, I wrote this post about U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw’s opinion in Salameh v. Tarsadia Hotels, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30375. The case involved the question of whether ownership interests in individual units...more

Structuring Joint Venture Agreements

The relationship between developers of real estate and investors can be complex. This article sets out the basic terms and conditions that must be addressed by the parties when forming a joint venture/partnership with the...more

FDI in Real Estate (With Special Reference to Mauritius)

FDI in Real Estate

Real Estate Sector is and was on Boom. The Following Article will clarify the need, ways and legal complications for FDI in Real Estate in India. Specially Taxation issue with Maritius. WAYS IN WHICH FOREIGN INVESTMENT CAN...more

Foreign Direct Investment In India (Real Estate)

FDI in Real Estate (With Special Reference to Mauritius)

Foreign Direct Investment in India in Real Estate Sector eas and is on boom now. This article throws light upon the Opportunities and Legal Structure for FDI in India in Real Estate Sector with Special Refernce to Taxation...more