Co-Chair
Peter Kunz
Co-Chair
Mariëtte Lafarre
Real Estate Section
The Real Estate Section is a global forum for lawyers interested in real estate law. With the increasing internationalisation of real estate transactions, the Section has evolved to address legal and practical issues in a global context. It provides a platform for lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds to exchange views, collaborate, and participate in conferences. Members are encouraged to engage in annual conferences, special projects, and the Section's newsletter. The Section fosters valuable networking opportunities and continues to prepare impactful conferences on international real estate matters, welcoming contributions and ideas from members worldwide.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
15th Annual IBA Real Estate Investments Conference
04 Jun - 06 Jun 2025
London , England
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
Tenant mix in shopping malls in Brazil: understanding of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice regarding the responsibilities and limitations of the property manager
This article aims to clarify the concept of tenant mix in shopping malls and to deal with the limitations and responsibility of the landlord or property manager when organising it. To this end, we bring information about a recent decision of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice, when judging a tenant’s compensation claim, based on an alleged predatory tenant mix by the shopping mall manager, which authorised the lease of a new store, conducting similar business, close to the establishment of the tenant.
Released on Sep 09, 2024
Student residences in Austria: investment opportunities in a flexible framework
Student residences fall outside the scope of the Austrian Tenancy Act and operators have more freedom in determining the contents of the lease. Student residences may be considered an attractive and lucrative asset class in Austria.
Released on Sep 09, 2024
Doing business in Norway
The legal framework for real estate transactions and leasing real estate in Norway is predictable and transparent, as it is widely based on industry standards. The article provides a brief overview of doing business in the commercial real estate market in Norway.
Released on Sep 09, 2024
Enhancing secure engagement and returns through small and medium real estate investment trusts
Real estate has long been a cornerstone of wealth creation, offering investors a tangible asset with the potential for steady income and long-term capital appreciation. In the context of India, real estate holdings constitute a significant portion of the wealth portfolio of several asset creators. However, in recent years, the real estate market in India has witnessed a significant surge in activity, propelling it to the forefront of investment options.
Released on Sep 09, 2024
Projects and Reports
Start a new project!
Is there a particular topic that you are interested in and would like to collaborate on with experts from around the world? Then propose your project to the committee officers.
Subcommittees and other groups
The Real Estate Section also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Commercial Real Estate Subcommittee
- Real Estate Section Advisory Board
- Servicing Industry Subcommittee
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