Shams Billah navigates complex loan agreements for lenders and borrowers, orchestrating deals ranging from $1 million to $10+ billion. His responsive, no-frills approach to getting the right result and ability to resolve intricate finance issues as the deal progresses make him a go-to advisor for credit funds, global asset managers, and private equity firms, including Farallon, Brightwood Capital, InterVest Capital Partners, Sound Point Capital, Sagent, and HCAP.

Shams's versatile fluency in both buy-and-hold credit strategies and syndicated finance transactions translates into tangible benefits for those he serves. He guides clients through a variety of deals across a multitude of industries, including healthcare, media, technology, and manufacturing. His commercial mindset, honed during his time in investment banking, ensures efficiency and pragmatism in everything he does.

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In finance, every detail matters. I blend broad and deep technical experience with commercial acumen to craft solutions that not only close deals on tight timelines but also support ROI through our value proposition."
Credentials

Education

  • Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Business and Public Policy Certificate
  • George Washington University, B.A., economics, summa cum laude
  • University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Middle East and Islamic Studies Certificate
  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • New York
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