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About Dr. Roopa Shetty
Dr. Roopa Shetty is a distinguished Indian advocate and legal strategist, widely recognised for her expertise in property law, real estate law, and corporate law. As the Founder of Lex Situs, Advocates & Solicitors, she has built a respected Bengaluru-based legal practice providing strategic advisory and transactional services to corporations, financial institutions, developers, and a growing international clientele.
With more than two decades of professional experience, Dr. Shetty combines legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical and effective solutions across complex legal and regulatory matters. Her approach is defined by precision, professionalism, and a strong understanding of evolving business and regulatory environments, enabling clients to navigate sophisticated transactions and legal challenges with confidence.
Renowned for her strong ethical standards, meticulous attention to detail, and solution-oriented approach, Dr. Shetty has earned a reputation for delivering dependable legal counsel and consistently achieving favourable outcomes for her clients across high-value property, real estate, and corporate matters.
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Profile Overview
Dr. Roopa Shetty was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, where her early interest in law and public affairs laid the foundation for her legal career. Over the years, she has developed a professional approach that blends legal expertise with commercial understanding and strategic thinking.
She completed her B.A., LL.B from SDM Law College , Mangalore University in 2002. She later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, expanding her knowledge in corporate governance, compliance and organisational practices.
Professional Journey
Dr. Roopa Shetty began her legal career as a Legal Advisor with NITTE Education Trust, where she gained valuable experience in institutional legal advisory and regulatory matters. She later joined Group SJR as Senior Legal Manager, overseeing complex transactions involving title due diligence, regulatory compliance, transaction structuring and large-scale real estate developments.
In 2008, she founded Lex Situs, Advocates & Solicitors with the vision of building a practice that combines technical legal expertise with commercially focused advisory services. Under her leadership, the firm has grown into a respected legal practice recognised for its professionalism, precision and client-focused approach. She continues to advise clients on high-value and complex matters involving large-scale real estate projects, joint ventures, structured transactions and regulatory compliance.
Lex Situs focuses on property law, real estate law, corporate law and intellectual property law, providing end-to-end legal support across transactions, developments and business operations. The firm advises on property documentation, title due diligence, joint ventures, township developments, land use and regulatory matters, mortgage structuring, construction contracts and dispute resolution. Its empanelment with leading banks and financial institutions reflects the firm’s strong reputation and trusted standing within the legal and commercial landscape.
Empanelment and Clients
Lex Situs, Advocates & Solicitors is empanelled with leading banks and financial institutions including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Karnataka Bank, Punjab National Bank, LIC Housing Finance, Can Fin Homes Limited, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and other established financial institutions.
The firm represents a broad portfolio of domestic and international clients across the Property based, real estate, infrastructure and corporate sectors. Its client base includes recognised organisations such as Wipro Technologies, Genurise Builders Pvt. Ltd., Mana Projects Pvt. Ltd., Candeur Construction, Assetz Private Limited and several other developers, corporations and institutional stakeholders.
Through its strategic and solution-oriented approach, the firm continues to advise on high value transactions, complex developments and regulatory matters, earning a reputation for reliability, professionalism and legal excellence.
Professional Milestones
Dr. Roopa Shetty has advised on several complex property transactions, real estate matters and regulatory issues during the course of her legal career. Her work is recognised for combining strategic legal analysis with practical and commercially effective solutions across high-value developments and institutional matters.
In a significant real estate matter involving Mantri Realty, she structured a legal solution that enabled landowners to participate in the completion of the project, supporting the revival of the development while safeguarding stakeholder interests. The matter received recognition before the Bombay High Court.
She has also been involved in important regulatory proceedings before the Karnataka High Court relating to urban governance and infrastructure regulation. Her contribution in the matter resulted in directives for the BBMP to establish comprehensive car parking regulations, strengthening regulatory clarity and governance standards.
Her professional experience includes advisory and representation in complex property transactions, real estate developments, regulatory matters, dispute resolution and large-scale development projects.
Professional Ethos
Dr. Roopa Shetty’s practice is founded on the belief that law is not merely a framework of rules, but a strategic foundation for enabling growth, resolving complexity and building long-term trust. Her ability to combine legal expertise with strategic insight has established her as a respected professional in the fields of property law, real estate law, intellectual property law and corporate law.
Through a practice defined by professionalism, precision and client-focused advisory, she continues to represent corporations, developers, financial institutions and private stakeholders across complex legal and regulatory matters, with a presence that extends beyond national boundaries into an increasingly global legal landscape.
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Achievements
- Law Firm of the Year – India Legal Awards (2021)
- Best Legal Advisory Services – India Legal Awards (2020)
- Legal one Stellar Accolade (2025)
- Bharat Gaurav Ratna Shri Sanman Award (2025)
- Doctorate in Law – Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (2025)
Our Approach
At Lex Situs, we believe effective legal solutions begin with a clear understanding
of our clients and their objectives. We focus on what matters, think ahead, and
deliver with intent.
- We align every decision with our clients’ goals
- We bring clarity to complex legal issues
- We deliver practical, precise, and result-driven solutions
Our approach is built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to delivering
consistent, reliable outcomes.
We have been associated with Lexsitus, Legal Advisory Firm for the last four years. Our work with Founder Advocate Roopa Shetty and her team has been very productive in terms of property law, legal scrutiny & documentation- Chairman & MD
Genurise Builders Private Ltd.
Roopa Shetty is a very good property lawyer. Her knowledge of Karnataka property law is exceptional. She has a good team for property documentation and verification
Abul Sikdar Global Alliance Manager, Wipro Technologies
Entrepreneur
Appreciably good and quality work from them. I particularly liked their way of scrutinizing the old property documents
Hariprasath K, Bangalore
Satisfied Client
Mrs. Roopa Shetty is an excellent & highly skilled Advocate with 15+ years of experience
Vamsi Mohan, Bangalore
Satisfied Client
Roopa Shetty was introduced to us as a lawyer by our daughter, so we took the opportunity to consult her when we had to sell a piece of property. She dealt with us very professionally, listened to us with a lot of patience
Dr and Mrs N.K. Karumbaiah, Bangalore
Satisfied Client
Thank You Roopa Shetty for your consistent support and follow-up in successfully getting my property registered. "Being a great lawyer requires a combination of high intelligence, strong analytical and advocacy skills, and an ability to communicate effectively". Truly, Roopa Shetty is just that!! and I wish Lexsitus and the team Best Wishes in achieving its Mission based on their Vision and Principles
Sushil Kumar
Satisfied Client
Advocate- Roopa Shetty is very professional and compassionate and always has time to answer any questions all the time. She is friendly too. All her staffs are amazing and polite. I wish her all the best
Rashmi Shetty
Satisfied Client
It is the best in legal expertise, innovation, and client care
Brihathi Gundmi
Satisfied Client
Very satisfactory service with clear resolution of issues. Thank you
Monica Gupta
Satisfied Client
Very good service, rendered with a high level of professionalism
Priyanka Reddy
Satisfied Client
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