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.
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