Based in Dallas, Texas, Shams leads the nation in commercial real estate transactions and real estate fund formation, with a total asset value of
Over $3.7 Billion.
Shams advises all players in the real estate industry including owners, local & national investors, developers, private equity firms, landlords/tenants, investment and leasing brokers, & REITs on all aspects of their real estate business including buying, selling, developing, leasing, financing, corporate, syndications, fund formations/private equity, securities, and complex business disputes. Shams leads the industry in responsiveness, quality of work, and cost.
Meet Shams Merchant
Commercial real estate challenges demand experienced, dedicated counsel who understand the business of real estate.
Shams works with clients ranging from new real estate investors, developers, & emerging private equity funds to well-known, established regional and national companies. They consistently choose Shams Merchant as their attorney because Shams is (i) hyper-responsive to client needs, (ii) a leader in alternative fee arrangements and fixed fees and doesn’t “over-lawyer” to maximize legal fees, and (iii) focuses on handling matters efficiently, but with great attention to detail. Shams empowers clients to make decisions faster, win and close larger deals, avoid disputes & litigation, reduce their legal spend and achieve cost predictability.
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Shams’ focus is to combine in-depth and knowledgeable representation with one-on-one boutique-style service. Shams believes access to sophisticated real estate & corporate counsel should not cost an arm and a leg.
Projects
Shams’ core mission is to provide a competitive advantage to his clients in the commercial real estate industry and help them to grow and protect their businesses.
Clients
Shams’ clients know that if they seek the top level of legal skill with timely service and critical real estate industry knowledge, Shams is the first and best choice for their commercial real estate transactions.
- Private: Buyers, Sellers & Owners of Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate Investors, Developers, & Private Investment Firms
- Private: GPs, Deal Sponsors, & Real Estate Private Equity Funds
- Private: Landlords, Property & Asset Managers
- Private: Leading Legal Representation for Regional & National Tenants
- Private: Banks, Lenders, & Capital Partners
- Private: Real Estate Joint Ventures & Partnerships
- Private: Institutions & Corporations
- Private: Emerging Real Estate Players & Real Estate Entrepreneurs
- Private: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Practice
- Private: Texas Local Real Estate Counsel for Out-of-State Clients
- Private: High-Net-Worth Individuals & Family Offices
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When was the last time your lawyer made you feel unstoppable? Shams personalizes the delivery of his legal services. He collaborates with clients to provide innovative, out-of-the-box client service programs, tools, and methods, and fee arrangements specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.