Joseph R. Shealy

Expert guidance on a complex corporate acquisition

I engaged Joseph Shealy at Katten to advise on the acquisition of a small manufacturing business in the Charlotte area. His dual recognition in Corporate Law and Banking and Finance Law was immediately evident. He not only navigated the corporate structuring and due diligence with precision but also seamlessly handled the financing aspects, working directly with our bank to ensure the loan terms were favorable and the covenants were manageable. His nine years of experience, particularly his grounding from UNC Chapel Hill, gave us great confidence. Joseph is incredibly sharp, explains complex legal concepts in clear terms, and his strategic thinking added real value beyond just paperwork. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in email response times during the busiest phases, though his substantive replies were always worth the wait. Overall, Joseph Shealy provided top-tier legal counsel that was critical to the successful and smooth closing of our deal. I would not hesitate to recommend him for sophisticated corporate or banking matters.