WHO WE ARE
ʻŌhiʻa lehua helps start the forest and grows with it.
The Liko Collective draws inspiration from the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and the flowers and liko (buds) that adorn its branches.
OUR NAME
Strong, resilient, and graceful.
ʻŌhiʻa lehua are among the first trees to settle the dry, obsidian lava fields of Hawaiʻi Island, thanks to a deep, extending root system that navigates the rock below. In the same way, our team aspires to support our clients for the long term, as we grow together as a community.
THE LIKO
The liko (buds) of the ʻōhiʻa lehua gather rainwater and gently return it to the ground, keeping the tree and everything around it nourished and healthy.
That nurturing spirit inspires us to bring intentionality, thoughtfulness, and care to all that we do.
THE LIKO FAMILY. BETTER TOGETHER.
One collective, aligning strategy, capital, and execution.
The Liko Collective is an interconnected advisory: deal architecture and structuring, risk engineering and allocation, stakeholder alignment, project advisory, and integrated family office support.
Our Family
LIKO LEGAL — legal solutions empowering growth
A more holistic, modern approach to legal services, integrated with our deal architecture, business and project advisory, and family office services.
LIKO VENTURES — equity, aligned with purpose
Working on behalf of capital and capital-aligned stakeholders to structure and de-risk projects through due diligence, oversight, deal documentation, exit clarity, and ongoing project administration.
LIKO FOUNDATION — cultivating people, strengthening communities
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, rooted in human development: leadership trainings, health and wellness seminars, workforce development, hospitality workshops, and the arts.
OUR PEOPLE
Meet our core team
Seth T. Buckley, MBA, JD
Founder
Seth has spent his career counseling clients in law, corporate governance, and cross-border matters, studying and working throughout the Pacific for law firms in Hawaiʻi, Australia, and China. He is dedicated to critical analysis, meticulous project management, candid advice and risk assessment, and integrated strategy.
Kei M. Ashizawa, MPA, JD
Legal Strategy & Transactions
Kei advises businesses, investors, and family offices on legal strategy, entity structuring, and complex transactions. Licensed in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, she integrates legal strategy with business, financial, and estate planning objectives.
Shimon Takagi, Esq.
International Law & Taxation
Shimon has practiced law in Japan for over 35 years and is also licensed in the United States. His Japan firm follows a family office model, advising on international and cross-border tax, corporate law, structured finance, securities, and real estate.
Jarod Baker
Economic, Policy & Investment Analysis
Focused on the Asia-Pacific economy since 1998, from U.S. federal agencies to leading technology and risk offices in Hawaiʻi. Jarod specializes in market research, competitive intelligence, investment vetting, and international economic development.
Antonio Gelonisi
Finance & Business Advisory
A former Consul General for Australia and founder of ventures in sports, environment, and technology, Antonio has advised on high-profile Australian projects in finance and economics, and served as an advisor to national and international rugby league teams.
Charles Au, CPA
Tax Advisory
Over 30 years of public accounting experience serving closely held companies in Hawaiʻi and West Coast markets, with deep expertise in complex tax advisory for high-net-worth estates and businesses.
Aaron Domingo
Financial Advisory
A financial advisor with Westpac Wealth Partners since 2014, Aaron’s team works with owners of closely held businesses through a collaborative, comprehensive process geared toward controlling the controllable.
Ashley Edwards
Administrative & Compliance
Ashley is an expert in corporate and real estate administrative and compliance support, including entity formation and maintenance, document preparation, and real estate conveyancing.
Dustin Grable
Hospitality & Leadership
Dusty has launched eight successful restaurants, all still open today, and is recognized as a community and industry leader in hospitality, leadership, and business development.
Kuhao Zane
Visual Branding & Cultural Consulting
Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs and SZKaiao, Kuhao comes from a generational hula family and practice that grounds his work as a designer and cultural consultant. He is an Omidyar Fellow and occasional lecturer at the University of Hawaiʻi.
Built to put down roots with your business and your family.
Membership is by referral and invitation. We would be glad to hear from you.