Joshua Dean

I advise public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and complex corporate governance matters across a range of industries, with particular depth in the financial institutions sector. I focus on helping boards, management teams, and investors execute strategic transactions while navigating securities and bank regulation, disclosure obligations, and sensitive governance issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to representing banks and other financial institutions in mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and strategic investments. With more than two decades of corporate transactional experience in the highly regulated banking sector, I bring deep familiarity with the regulatory frameworks governing these transactions, including coordination with federal and state banking regulators and securities regulators. Corporate boards and senior executives turn to me for guidance on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and evolving corporate governance requirements. I frequently advise on high-stakes strategic events, including executive leadership transitions, takeover defense, proxy contests, and other matters requiring close coordination among management, directors, and investors. I also represent issuers and investment banks in public offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities, including initial public offerings, subordinated debt offerings, and exchange listings. In addition, I advise companies in the aerospace, transportation, technology, and specialty finance sectors on acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions. I also serve as outside corporate counsel to family offices, advising on investments, portfolio company transactions, and governance matters. Let’s connect! jdean@sheppard.com