Profile

Brian Kang’s practice has an emphasis in the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial, multifamily residential and golf properties. 

Mr. Kang also has extensive experience in 1031 tax deferred exchanges, defeasance transactions and retail, office and industrial leasing. 

Real Estate Experience

• Represented a developer in the acquisition and financing of numerous multi-family residential properties for a total purchase price of approximately $350 million (over 2,600 units) in the Southern California area
• Represented the seller of a landmark building in New York City for over $100 million and provided counsel for the related 1031 tax deferred exchange transactions
• Represented the purchaser of industrial properties in various states including a $129 million portfolio of seven properties in Indiana and Ohio
• Represented a developer/landlord in the leasing of the Metlox Shopping Center, an upscale retail project in Manhattan Beach, California
• Represented a developer in an $83 million 1031 tax deferred exchange transaction in which the developer purchased two industrial buildings in Mesquite, Texas and sold an office building in Sacramento, California
• Represented a developer in the disposition of multi-family residential properties in the San Fernando Valley and the defeasance of the various loans which encumbered those properties
• Represented a developer/landlord in the leasing of the Claremont Village Expansion Project, a 125,000 square foot retail project in Claremont, California which includes a movie theater and a boutique hotel
• Represented a landlord in leasing numerous industrial properties near Los Angeles International Airport

Golf Course Experience

• Represented golf course owners and operators on various real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leases and easement matters across the country
• Represented the seller of a $50 million portfolio of golf courses in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Represented the seller of a golf course portfolio in Texas consisting of over 20 courses

Professional/Community Affiliations

• Member, Korean American Bar Association of Southern California
• Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association

Published Articles

• Co-Author, "Buying Your Loan at a Discount; What Should You Do About Cancellation of Debt Income?," California Real Estate Journal, May 2009