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Peter Starn

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2009.
733 Bishop Street, Suite 1900 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 537-6100
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pstarn@starnlaw.com
Firm: Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher, A Law Corporation
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Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher, A Law Corporation


Years In Practice

49


Phone Number (808) 537-6100

Peter Starn has over 45 years experience in the areas of commercial real estate development and operations.  He has extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers, and acquisitions. His real property practice includes the development, sale, acquisition, financing, and restructuring of hotels, office buildings, condominiums, and shopping centers.  Mr. Starn has particular expertise in the hotel industry. Much of Mr. Starn’s practice centers on international transactions.  Mr. Starn also has managed large complex litigation matters for corporate clients and for large land holding trusts in Hawaii. 

Mr. Starn holds Martindale-Hubbell’s® highest possible professional rating AV® both in Hawaii and in California; this rating is given by Mr. Starn’s legal peers, based on their knowledge of his work, reputation and integrity.  Mr. Starn also has been recognized by being listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America©," by Hawaii "Super Lawyers®" and by "Chambers and Partners USA Leading Lawyers for Business."

Mr. Starn is a former Naval Aviator and Marine Corps Officer and has on occasion undertaken matters relating to aviation law.

Some examples of Mr. Starn's recent work includes:

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.  Represented Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. and the controlling shareholder of Regent International Hotels Limited in the sale of the controlling shareholder's stock in Regent International Hotels Limited.  Mr. Starn has also worked with Morgan Stanley on other large (U.S. $100 million plus) real estate acquisitions and dispositions.

Goldman Sachs.  Represented Goldman Sachs Whitehall Street Real Estate Limited Partners V in their review of several major commercial properties in Hawaii for potential acquisition.  Work included due diligence review, advice concerning long-term commercial leasehold estates in Hawaii, contract review and negotiations with the Seller. 

Japanese Lending Consortium.  Representation of a consortium of major Japanese lenders in liquidating their ownership interests and loans related to a major hotel.  Work included sale of the hotel, resolution of disputes with their U.S. partner and functioning as general counsel for the consortium by managing complex litigation involving more than twenty other laws firms.

Campbell Estate.  Represented Campbell Estate in negotiating the master development lease and purchase rights with the developers for West Beach Resorts of a major destination resort on Oahu. 

Outrigger Hotels Hawaii.  Represented Outrigger Hotels Hawaii related to areas of expertise in the hotel industry, including hotel acquisitions and dispositions, structuring management contracts, technical service agreements and joint ventures. 

International Japanese Real Estate Ventures.  Represented large international Japanese corporate joint ventures in negotiating development agreements, construction and architect contracts, land acquisition and financing for major hotel developments in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. 

Broadcasting.  Represented major broadcaster in acquisitions and dispositions of radio stations in multiple markets, as well as the merger and split-up of radio network and major bank financing of those activities.

Damon Estate. Represented major land owning estate in negotiating long-term commercial leases and development agreements. International Investment Company.  Represents major international investment company in its tax planning, structuring, operations and investments on a worldwide basis. 

Strategic Advice.  Represents a number of substantial individuals in business ventures and gives strategic advice concerning the best way to position them to maximize their opportunity to achieve their optimal objectives even in distressed situations.

Major Landowner.  Represented major landowner in negotiating long-term development leases for major Hyatt and Marriott resort hotels, including financial protection of lessor's real estate in the event of either foreclosure during development or failure by developer to complete the hotels. 

Hotel Operators.  Retained by three different major hotel operators because of Mr. Starn's expertise in the hotel industry to review and update their standard hotel management contract with latest innovations and provisions. 

U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command.  Represented prime contractor for U.S. Army’s Strategic Defense Command in resolving dispute with a British aerospace company over lease provisions for aircraft leased to service the Kwajalein Missile Range Facility. 

Unicold Corporation.  Represents the largest frozen storage facility in Hawaii as general counsel, as well as in enforcing representations and warranties made by seller under the acquisition agreement and advice concerning various leasehold matters. 

Fortune 500 Corporation.  Represented the corporation in negotiating a major international LIBOR loan transaction and appropriate "swap" agreements to fully hedge loan back to U.S. dollars.  Represented the same corporation in renegotiating its long-term corporate debentures which totaled more than U.S. $500 million. 

Federation of Korean Industries.  Asked by the Government of South Korea to present seminar for the executives of Korea's largest industries, as well as to the Korean Foreign Contractors Association on considerations and techniques for international real estate development, financing and acquisition.

What People Say About Mr. Starn:

"Peter Starn is a formidable attorney who you want on your side in complex real estate litigation. His strategy was right on, and his vast experience in real estate and litigation enabled him to outmaneuver the opposition counsel from a top Honolulu firm."Best Lawyers Client Comment"

Peter Starn is a wise, insightful advisor who evaluates numerous options and scenarios provides guidance for decision making and strategic impact."Best Lawyers Client Comment

Peter Starn has over four decades of experience, and peers describe him as "very successful" in the corporate space.  He is known for his expertise and skill in cross-border matters.Chambers and Partners USA Directory of America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial

Peter Starn is praised as "very thorough and extremely skilled."Chambers and Partners USA Directory of America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate

The "extremely smart and thorough" Peter Starn.Chambers and Partners USA Directory of America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial

"..tremendously experienced."Chambers and Partners USA Directory of America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial

"A trusted legal adviser to the hotel industry for many decades, Peter Starn is described as: "A very detailed fellow, very experienced and knowledgeable." He also handles matters involving commercial and office real estate."Chambers and Partners USA Directory of America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial

"Peter Starn is characterized by clients as a "very di

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Real Estate Law
Bar Admissions
Hawaii
Admitted in 1972
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Peter Starn
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Honolulu (2018)
Administrative / Regulatory Law, Honolulu (2014)
Languages
English
Education
Stanford University, J.D.
Graduated 1972
DePauw University, BA
Graduated 1965
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (808) 537-6100
pstarn@starnlaw.com
733 Bishop Street, Suite 1900
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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