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Corporate/Commercial - Hawaii

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What the Team is Known For

Carlsmith Ball has a top-tier legal offering in Hawaii, acting on corporate and finance mandates in a range of industries, with notable prowess in regulatory work and offering an established tax practice advising on related M&A, corporate structuring and estate planning. It continues to operate at the forefront of renewable energy in the state, providing counsel on a variety of wind, geothermal, solar and waste-to-energy projects. It is also noted for its Greater China corporate practice focusing on outbound Chinese investment, project development and real property acquisitions.

Strengths

The team provided unparalleled expertise on Hawaii transactional, regulatory and permitting matters, and were easy to work with to boot!

The team has had a long standing presence in the energy sector in Hawaii and that proves to be a unique advantage that Carlsmith Ball can provide to its customers in the state

Complex and sophisticated matters are dealt with in a meaningful way where experts and previous experience are referenced in order to find creative solutions to problems that contain complex themes.

Work Highlights

Carlsmith Ball acted for Parker Ranch on negotiations with a number of energy developers seeking to develop renewable energy projects.

Notable practitioners

Gerald Sumida has experience across a range of business and administrative law matters. His expertise includes transactions arising from the energy industry.
 

e keeps his knowledge of the market current and maintains a strong network of resources of equally informed individuals who he can draw upon for various challenging issues.

 

He's one of the best attorneys I've worked with

Lawrence Okinaga is an outstanding attorney who is sought after by financial institutions for his expertise, with clients highlighting his provision of high-level strategic advice.
David Wong enjoys a strong reputation among clients for his expertise in ownership issues and corporate governance policies, as well as M&A transactions and joint venture formation. He is particularly experienced in tax matters.

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Lawrence S Okinaga
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