Joe H. Higdon

Highly skilled and strategic banking attorney

Our company engaged Joe Higdon at Paul Hastings for a complex syndicated loan transaction, and his expertise was immediately apparent. Having a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in Banking and Finance Law gave us significant confidence from the outset. His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and his ability to anticipate lender concerns, honed from his practice in the Texas market, were invaluable. He navigated intricate covenants and security arrangements with a strategic eye, clearly explaining the commercial implications of each clause without getting lost in legalese. His background from Duke Law and his focus on this specific area of law were evident in the precision of his work. The final agreement was robust and positioned us very favorably. While Joe's attention to detail is exceptional, there were a few instances during the negotiation phase where response times on draft revisions were slightly slower than we'd hoped, likely due to his demanding caseload. This minor point aside, we achieved an excellent outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe Higdon for sophisticated finance matters and would certainly work with him again.