Shams Merchant is the commercial real estate private equity industry’s trusted and leading lawyer for commercial real estate transactions private equity, syndication and fund formation.

An Attorney for the Commercial Real Estate Private Equity Industry’s Best

Based out of Dallas, Texas, Shams is at the forefront of commercial real estate law in Texas and nationally. He represents clients at various stages of their growth across the full spectrum of the real estate industry from new private equity firms eager to build their real estate business to established players looking to grow and protect their existing portfolio.

Shams is recognized as the industry-leading attorney for commercial real estate transactions, having completed over $3.2 billion dollars of real estate transactions, including acquisitions & dispositions, leasing, development, financing, and syndications/fund formation. He is also well-versed in commercial real estate disputes and resolves disputes cost-effectively outside and inside the courtroom.

Shams also maintains a nationally-leading real estate syndication and real estate fund formation practice. He represents the leading real estate private equity firms, GPs, deal sponsors, and syndicators in the real estate syndication and fund formation matters, including the formation and structuring of complex private placement offerings under Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c).

Trailblazer in Commercial Real Estate Private Equity Law

Shams’ motto is “Commercial Real Estate. Elevated.” because Shams provides an elevated level of service to his clients in the following ways:

  • Responsive and timely service at the speed necessary to be competitive in the real estate industry.
  • Exceptional quality work-product.
  • Accountability and predictability with respect to legal fees.
  • Start to finish representation in all aspects of commercial real estate, private equity, real estate securities and corporate law.

Shams’ goal is to be the best commercial real estate private equity attorney in the country by providing unparalleled value to his clients. For that reason, he makes it a priority to understand the business of real estate private equity, which enables him to provide an elevated level of legal representation. He is active in commercial real estate industry organizations such as:

  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • The Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM)
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
  • Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACRP)
  • Commercial Real Estate Network (CREN)
  • Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
  • BisNow

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