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Cades Schutte LLP

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Cades Schutte LLP

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Real Estate - Hawaii

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What the Team is Known For

Cades Schutte has a top-tier legal team in Hawaii with a strong institutional client base. The firm handles major developments, acquisitions and divestments in the retail, resort, condominium and industrial spaces, in addition to construction and land use matters for international corporations. It also respected for its work in real property taxation.

Strengths

Cades Schutte has some of the best lawyers in the state.

The Cades real estate team is definitely at the top when you consider their ability to handle complex transactions and the firm has a good bench of talent.

Work Highlights

Cades Schutte acted as seller counsel for a land sale under the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort, in a USD215 million transaction.

Notable practitioners
Calvert Chipchase
Calvert Chipchase offers considerable expertise in land use and zoning matters. He ably represents clients in contentious mandates arising in the space.

Calvert is the highest level in the field in Hawaii.


Richard Kiefer
Richard Kiefer is skilled at assisting with real estate transactions and financing involving a wide range of developments.

Richard's experience in all matters related to real estate may be unmatched. We heavily rely upon him to get us through complex transactional matters.


John Love
John Love regularly advises on residential and commercial real estate transactions. He is also experienced in matters pertaining to financing.

John brings his intellect, experience and calmness to all matters.


Mark K Murakami
Mark Murakami is acknowledged for his broad experience in handling real estate transactions. He is also noted for his work regarding contentious mandates.

Michele Loudermilk
Michele Loudermilk is recognized for her experience in a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales.

It is a pleasure to work with Michele. She brings deep knowledge and experience to every engagement and consistently holds herself and the firm to the highest standards. She is exceptionally client-focused, responsive and committed.

Michele is very trusted and reliable. She has very detailed oriented work product that comes out very quickly. Her experience in the space is excellent.


Nathan Okubo
Nathan Okubo offers diverse real estate experience on corporate transactions and financings, as well as related tax issues. He is also noted for his handling of residential property mandates.

Nathan ably handles real estate related matters for us.


Lisa Ayabe

Lisa Ayabe offers broad strengths in commercial real estate matters, advising a broad range of clients on leasing, transactional and developmental projects. Her clients include tenants, landlords and developers.

Lisa understands our company and culture. She is easy to work with and provides good options for us to consider.

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