Mark Okuma focuses on sophisticated real estate, project, commercial, unsecured and other financings, as well as purchase and sale, leasing and other transactions and development, construction and other real estate matters. His uncommonly broad and deep knowledge of the real estate industry allows him to advise on deals in every corner of the market.
A fellow of the prestigious American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Mark structures and negotiates acquisition, development, construction, renovation, bridge and permanent loans. He is highly skilled in senior secured, mezzanine and unsecured financings as well as fixed, variable and contingent interest loans. Mark also advises on financial instruments such as swaps, collars and caps. His experience spans single lender, syndicated and participated loans, as well as distressed asset financing. He has extensive experience with loan workouts, discounted payoffs, foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure and other remedies, as well as single note and loan portfolio purchases, sales and financings.
Equally adept in real estate transactions, Mark handles single property and portfolio purchases and sales, simultaneous, forward and reverse tax-deferred exchanges, sale-leasebacks, tax credits, management, franchising and leasing, and development and construction. He also structures and forms entities, including California and Delaware limited liability companies, limited partnerships, joint ventures and corporations.
His work encompasses commercial, industrial, office, multi-family, residential tract, condominium, hotel, resort, casino, golf course and mixed-use projects.
Mark’s decades of experience enable him to spot unique legal needs and craft tailor-made solutions for his clients. He brings in subject matter experts in areas such as labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation, bankruptcy, tax and antitrust to ensure comprehensive advice. Clients also value Mark’s role as a connector, as he makes mutually beneficial introductions to professionals across the real estate and finance industries, creating opportunities that extend beyond legal counsel.
In his free time, Mark enjoys traveling in the U.S. and internationally with his family.