Chris M. Kang
Chris represents national and regional clients through all phases of real estate transactions.
In his real estate and land use practice, Chris Kang advises national and regional clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and development. Chris' work in commercial real estate, includes retail, office, multifamily, mixed-use, industrial and warehouse, and renewable energy projects.
For real estate transactions, Chris' work includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements; reviewing title, zoning, and other due diligence items; drafting addendums, waivers, and affidavits; managing closing documents; and assisting with closings. He also represents major landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating commercial leases. He has spearheaded lease negotiations for clients ranging from major shopping centers, Class A office buildings, warehouse and distribution centers, and corporate headquarters for companies such as Puget Sound Energy, Coinstar, Ionna, and Perkins Coie LLP. Additionally, Chris has experience with land use matters that includes drafting and negotiating renewable energy leases, easements, and related project documents, along with managing due diligence reviews for major development projects.
In his business transaction work, Chris represents clients involved in asset sales, stock sales and mergers, licensing agreements, service agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and other commercial matters. As business counsel, Chris guided a stock sale and merger of sports agencies, an asset sale of an electronic waste company, and the purchase and sale of various businesses.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2008
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2002
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Related Employment
- Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder P.S., 2015-2016
- Young deNormandie P.C., 2012-2015
- SLP & Associates PLLC, 2010-2012
- King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, 2009-2010
- Judicial Extern for Hon. John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2007
Additional Languages
- Korean
Professional Recognition
Listed in Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, "Rising Star," 2016-2019
Listed in Lawyers of Color Magazine, "Top 100 Hot List of Attorneys under 40 for Western Region," 2013
Impact
Community Involvement
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, Board Member
- Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Asian Bar Association of Washington, Member
- Korean American Bar Association of Washington, Member
- Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Young Executives Program, 2016-2017
- Overlake Medical Center Pulse! Leadership Council, Member, 2015-2016
- Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, Member, 2015-2016
- Interim Community Development Association, Board Member, 2012-2015
- Korean American Bar Association of Washington, Board Member, 2011-2014
Professional Experience
Real Estate Purchase and Sale
Purchase of Senior Housing Facilities
Represented a national real estate investment group in the purchase of multiple senior housing facilities. Conducted due diligence review for the purchase of multiple properties, including review of title, survey, zoning, permits and licenses.
Historic Building Acquisition in Seattle
Represented client in the purchase of a historic downtown Seattle building, including drafting various documents and reviewing title, survey, zoning, easements and owners association documents.
Multiple Real Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
Represented clients in the purchase and sale of 100+ unit multifamily complexes, office buildings, retail centers and strip malls, and multi-use buildings.
School District Property Purchases
Represented various school districts across the state of Washington in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties.
Real Estate Leasing
Shopping Center Leases
Represented the owner of a major regional shopping center in Bellevue in leasing office and retail space.
Corporate Lease for Puget Sound Energy
Represented Puget Sound Energy in negotiating its corporate lease renewal.
Seattle Headquarter Lease for Perkins Coie LLP
Represented Perkins Coie LLP in negotiating a new lease for approximately 150,000 feet in the Russell Investments Center at 1301 Second Ave.
Ground Lease for National Retail Chains
Represented clients in negotiating long-term ground leases with national corporations in major retail industries, including fast-food chains, banks and grocery stores.
Commercial Leases for Startups and Corporations
Represented clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, in drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
Medical and Dental Office Leases
Represent dentists and other medical professionals in drafting and negotiating medical office leases.
Land Use
Renewable Energy Transactions
Represented clients in drafting and negotiating wind and solar development leases, as well as clients with closing renewable energy development purchase and sale transactions, generally involving over 200 parcels.
Resort Development Project
Represented a client in drafting and negotiating a long-term development agreement for a major resort project, which included a golf course, restaurants and planned housing development.
Easement Agreements
Represented clients in drafting complex easements and easement maintenance agreements involving multiple parties. Also represented another client in drafting and negotiating unique view-protection easements in major downtown locations.
Business and Licensing Transactions
Sports Agency M&A
Represented a client in drafting and negotiating the sale and merger of sports agencies.
Asset and Stock Purchases
Represented clients in various asset and stock purchases and sales, including the purchase and sale of an electronic waste recycling company and various software companies.
Dental Practice
Represented dentists in the purchase and sale of dental practices.
Licensing Agreements
Represent clients in drafting and negotiating various agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, software development, marketing, privacy policy and terms of use, and confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements.