Real Estate - Hawaii
What the team is known for
Watanabe Ing has an experienced legal team in Hawaii, particularly well known for its expertise in land use and zoning. Advises on regulatory approvals and development planning. Also maintains a practice in permitting and environmental issues at a state, county and municipal level. Also counts real estate finance and leasing as part of its broader practice.
Strengths
"''The team delivers an excellent service.''"
"''Its practitioners are knowledgeable and have strong experience.''"
Work highlights
Watanabe Ing represented Victoria Ward in connection with obtaining a planned development permit for a mixed-use high-rise condominium project known as Mahana Ward Village.
Notable practitioners
Brian Kang actively handles land use and development permits work for condominium, commercial and mixed-use land development projects.
Douglas Ing is the firm's managing partner and offers noted regulatory expertise. He has significant depth of knowledge of land use matters, including the obtaining of permits. "''He is an outstanding attorney.''"
Summer Kaiawe offers a breadth of experience in the space and is routinely called upon to handle complex litigation. She also has notable strength in providing counsel on permitting, land-use and environmental issues. "She has a strong background in the space."
