Jan M. L. Y. Kutsunai

Competent and knowledgeable, but communication could improve

I engaged Jan Kutsunai at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda for assistance with a complex commercial loan restructuring for my small business. His background in banking and finance law was immediately apparent, and his analysis of the lender's proposed terms was sharp and detailed. It's clear why he has been recognized by Best Lawyers in that field. The final outcome was solid and protected my interests. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. There were periods where responses to emails took several days, which added to my stress during time-sensitive negotiations. While I never doubted his legal expertise, I sometimes felt I had to proactively follow up for updates that could have been communicated more readily. For straightforward, complex banking matters in Honolulu, Jan has the technical skill, but be prepared to manage the client-attorney communication flow yourself.