Lexsitus

Lexsitus is a distinguished law firm based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded by Dr. Roopa Shetty. The firm has built a reputation for its expertise in property law, legal documentation, title verification, corporate legal services, and litigation. Known for its professionalism and client-centered approach, Lexsitus has emerged as one of India’s most recognized boutique law firms.

About the Firm

Lex Situs is a leading corporate law and property advisory firm based in Bangalore, one of the prominent cities in South India and popularly known as the “Silicon Valley of India”. Founded by eminent advocate Mrs. Roopa Shetty, and backed by a dedicated and competent team of advocates, we combine the wisdom of age and the zest of youth to transact with any case, and bring the right solution to the table for our clients. We follow a dynamic and progressive approach to provide high quality Indian law expertise with an international adaptability. Lex Situs is committed to providing cutting-edge adaptable legal and consulting services to its domestic and international clients including multinational public and private companies along with corporate entities.

Lex Situs has carved its name in the forefront in providing legitimate real-estate solutions to astute clients. It offers a wide range of excellent services pertaining to litigation and non-litigation arenas. Our mission is to provide highly quality real-estate solutions to our domestic and international clients. Therefore, we assist and provide a spectrum of legal real-estate solutions with a team of experienced and well-trained professionals specialized in real-estate matters. We have gained vast experience and legal skills for real-estate by serving multiple real-estate companies in their property legal requirements.

As a disciplined legal consulting firm, we conform to a proven approach of focusing on effective discussion, shrewd listening, and systematic planning to achieve desired results. In this highly competitive market scenario, we owe our success to our good contacts and huge network of highly motivated professionals.

Our mission is to be a leading global law firm delivering quality services with high standards. We strive to set new track records in the sphere of law and its applications by providing pragmatic, solution-oriented, and technically feasible advice to our clients.

Our core objective is to inspire trust through expertise in our profession. We focus on constantly delivering sound and commercially relevant law advice.

Services

Lexsitus offers a full spectrum of legal and consultancy services including:

• Property Law and Title Verification
• Drafting of Agreements (Sale Deed, JDA, GPA)
• Real Estate Due Diligence
• Legal Opinions and Notices
• Civil and Corporate Litigation
• Mediation and Arbitration Support
• Corporate Legal Advisory and Compliance

Property Legal Advisor

Buying and selling of properties involves a number of complicated legal issues. We, as a responsible property consultant, bring a complete halt to all your problems regarding legal matters involved in transactions of properties.

At Lex Situs, we offer more than just law. We make it our service to understand your business and complex legal problems. We aim to be an integral part of your organization and place our emphasis on working closely with you to achieve your business goals through our sound, distinctive culture that puts people first. We believe that cultivating relationships is the key to our success.

Lex Situs represents developers, contractors, builders, consultants, flat purchasers. Advice is also given on all aspects of strategic planning, disputes in real estate, and flat purchasers. Taking searches, investigating property title, issuing public notices, and ensuring compliance for purchase and/or sale of property, preparing the required documents. Advice on building and real estate property ownership, building and development contracts, leasing, and licensing.

Lex Situs advises its clients and prepares legal documentation for the purchase, leasing, sale, and mortgage of real estate properties including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential property. The firm also advises clients on the applicable local laws, such as stamp duties and requirements of registration. As an integral part of this area of practice, we also advise on licensing and regulatory approvals required from government and statutory agencies.

Liaison House

Lex Situs, headed by Mrs. Roopa Shetty, has a decade of experience in the system of procedural government and statutory bodies. Our client list includes major realty establishments. Our team handles projects effectively and with legitimate professionalism. We provide this kind of support system with honesty and economical fees. Our team maintains a steady flow in the process, maneuvering each project with endurance and passion. We stick to deadlines and commitments achieved with zeal and dedication.

Our strength lies in maintaining professional relationships with government offices, their resources, and management. Our reputation has scaled high and lies in a favorable position. We complete the liaison services by knowing and understanding the complications involved in rules and regulations and the operations of statutory and development bodies.

Property and Real Estate Laws

As a law firm in Bangalore, we also provide intellectual property law services. We have a team of specialized property lawyers to deal with all your property-related cases. We advise and provide creative legal solutions for our clients with our expertise and extensive knowledge.

Some of our listed services are: 1) Advising on Joint Venture Development 2) Advising Development of Townships 3) Development and Promotion of Real Estate 4) Drafting of Lease and Sale Documentation 5) Legal Documentation and Advice on Sale/Purchase/Lease of Property 6) Land Use Regulations 7) Mortgage and Finance Agreements 8) Building, Development and Construction Contracts 9) Projects and Retail Property Transactions 10) Real Estate Investment and Development Projects 11) Property Joint Ventures 12) Property Related Acquisitions and Dispositions 13) Drafting and Registration of All Types of Documents (Sale Deeds, Relinquishment Deeds, Gift Deeds, Wills) 14) Representation before various courts, tribunals, and authorities

Our clientele in property law includes buyers and sellers, developers, licensees, tenants, educational institutes, non-profit organizations, banks, real estate agents, and trustees.

Civil Law

Lex Situs also provides civil law services. Our team of civil lawyers offers opinions and representation for disputes relating to property, contracts, real estate, and inheritance. We deal with power of attorney, succession, consumer protection, contempt of court, fraud, mistake, and cheating. Our expertise extends across all major aspects of civil and contract laws in India.

Achievements and Recognition

• Law Firm of the Year 2021 – India Legal Awards
• Best Legal Advisory Firm 2020 – India Legal Awards
• Top 10 Law Firms in Asia – Lawyers Global Survey
• Honorary Doctorate in Law (Honoris Causa) – Honorary Doctorate Award Council
• Bharat Gaurav Ratna Shri Sammaan Award – Government of India
• World Human Rights Protection Commission Membership – New York Department of State
• Woman of Excellence Award – Indian Achievers Forum, 2020
• Fast Growing 500 CEO Awards – 2017
• LexSitus recognized among “10 Most Promising Legal Consultants – 2017” by Consultants Review Magazine
• LegalOne Stellar Accolade (India 2025) – LegalOne Editorial Team

Media and Publications

Dr. Roopa Shetty and Lexsitus have been prominently featured across reputed media platforms for their contribution to the legal field and advocacy for social justice.

Publications include BizzBuzz, Mid-Day, Deccan Chronicle, Free Press Journal, Asian Age, CXO Today, and Deccan Herald.

About the Founder

Dr. Roopa Shetty is a distinguished Indian legal professional, entrepreneur, and women empowerment advocate. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Lex Situs, she has over a decade of experience in property law, real estate transactions, and corporate legal advisory.

Her journey from pursuing an LLB for namesake to founding her firm, Lex Situs Advocates and Solicitors, is a testament to resilience and determination. She has championed numerous cases for underprivileged communities, including 200 families affected by real estate negligence by Mantri Realty Ltd.

Dr. Shetty has represented major clients including Wipro Technologies, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and MJR Builders.

Vision

To build a transparent, client-centric, and technology-driven legal ecosystem that simplifies complex laws for individuals and businesses.

Mission

To deliver ethical, precise, and innovative legal services that safeguard clients’ interests and set new standards in professional legal practice.

External Links

• Official Website – Lexsitus
• Article – Financial World on Mediation Act 2023
• Lexsitus Bizz Buzz Coverage
• Deccan Herald Feature