Robert E. Strand

Robert E. Strand


Carlsmith Ball LLP

Recognized since 2006

Honolulu, Hawaii

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Land Use and Zoning Law

Real Estate Law

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Robert Strand is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office and is a member of the Real Estate, Land Use & Hospitality Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on complex real estate transactions, commercial leasing, equipment leasing, water law and public utilities matters. Mr. Strand is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 for Real Estate.

Representative Matters

Commercial Leasing Represents the Ala Moana Shopping Center in connection with commercial lease negotiations and related operations. Ala Moana Center, with approximately 300 stores, is the largest open-mall shopping center in the United States and the largest shopping complex in the State of Hawai‘i.

Complex Real Estate Transactions Represents the fee owner of the Kona Commons commercial project on the Island of Hawai‘i. Represented Hawai‘i hotel operator in connection with the acquisition of hotel, condominium and office building projects in Waikiki and Honolulu's financial district. Represented foreign investors in the acquisitions of the 4,600-acre Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai, the Honolulu Club Building, the 719-room Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel, the Bank of Hawai‘i Waikiki Office Building and the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course on Maui. Represents the Australian developer of a 57-lot residential subdivision in Kula, Maui.

Kapolei Civic Center Represented the Campbell Estate in connection with the development by the State of Hawai‘i of an office/judicial/library complex in the Second City of Kapolei on Oahu.

Equipment Leasing Represents Bank of Hawai‘i as an equity participant in leases of commercial aircraft, vessels, railcars and fleet vehicles.

Public Utilities Represents privately owned water and wastewater utility companies before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawai‘i.

Publications/Speeches

  • "Title Matters," Hawai‘i Real Estate Law Manual, 2008
  • "Negotiation and Drafting of Lease Agreements", CLE International
  • "Title Issues and Endorsements," Advanced Conference on Real Estate Purchases and Sales, CLE International
  • Lectured on the State Water Code to the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association

Distinctions

  • Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 for Real Estate
  • Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Real Estate Law; listed in the publication since 2006
  • Selected for inclusion in Hawai‘i Super Lawyers 2018 for Real Estate; listed since 2008
  • Highest "AV" Professional Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Affiliations

  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • American Water Works Association
  • Hawai‘i State Bar Association
  • The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i
  • American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)

Location
  • 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2100
    Honolulu, HI 96813
Education
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa, BA, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
  • Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar
  • United States, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
  • United States, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hawaii
Affiliations
  • American Water Works Association - Member
  • American Youth Soccer Organization - Member
  • Hawaii State Bar Association - Member
  • International Council of Shopping Centers - Member
  • The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii - Member

Carlsmith Ball LLP
Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii

24 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

8 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Hotels
  • Office Buildings
  • Real Property Law
  • Shopping Center Transactions
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Transactions
  • Workouts and Restructurings
Awards:
  • Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2016 for Real Estate
  • Selected for inclusion in Hawai‘i Super Lawyers 2015 for Real Estate

Publications

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