Karl K. Kobayashi

Represented landowner in connection with governmental approval and implementation of master plan for one of the largest urban core redevelopment projects in Hawai`i.

Represented project owner in connection with obtaining entitlements for redevelopment and expansion of single use project into one of the largest multiple use commercial and residential complexes in Hawai`i.

Represented former owner and seller in connection with the sale of industrial and commercial property portfolio located in Honolulu. Advised seller and its investment banker with respect to reviewing and organizing due diligence disclosure materials, conducting sale contract negotiations, preparing sale documentation, closing transaction and working on post-closing matters.

Represented former owner in connection with the sale of Ala Moana Center. Advised seller in all aspects of sale, including assisting investment banker with preparation of confidential offering memorandum, reviewing and organizing due diligence disclosure materials, conducting sale contract negotiations, preparing sale documentation, closing transaction, and working on post-closing matters.

Represented buyer in connection with purchase of an approximately 40-acre parcel of land zoned for resort use. Assisted buyer with all aspects of sale including title, entitlement (zoning and land use) due diligence, preparation of purchase agreement and closing transaction.

Assisted investor in connection with due diligence for large master planned residential marina project. Due diligence included land use and zoning review.

Served as Hawai`i counsel in connection with the acquisition of Victoria Ward Limited. Assisted with various due diligence acquisition issues.

Represented both sellers and buyers in connection with sales and purchases of companies via stock transactions.

In addition to handling land use/zoning administrative proceedings, represented various parties in administrative trials or other regulatory proceedings before State of Hawai`i Public Utilities Commission, Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Federal Election Commission, and U.S. Customs Service.

Represented numerous other sellers and buyers in connection with hotels, multi-family residential buildings, office buildings, and raw land for residential and golf course development. Represented both landlords and tenants in connection with single use retail, shopping center, office and warehouse leases, including rent re-negotiations.

Represented lenders and borrowers in connection with real estate loan transactions. Also assisted lenders with loan workouts, including "deed in lieu" transactions.

Represented various developers, sellers and buyers in connection with State and county land use and zoning approvals and due diligence reviews. Also prepared public offering prospectus, subdivision registration and sales documents for residential projects. Represented several owners and developers of golf course projects.

Counseled numerous foreign investors in connection with establishing business entities and subsequent U.S. investments. Work included choice of entity analysis, coordination with tax counsel, obtaining business/investor and immigration ("green card") visas, and compliance with foreign investment reporting requirements.

Represented clients or participated (on behalf of the firm) in mediation, arbitration and litigation proceedings, including oral argument before the Hawai`i Supreme Court.

Represented numerous clients in connection with formation, maintenance, acquisition, merger and dissolution of business entities (corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships). Represented majority and minority shareholders in connection with shareholder disputes. Represents food retail company and wholesale food products company in connection with various distribution and trade regulation matters.