Shams Merchant

Shams Merchant is an award-winning commercial real estate and private equity attorney who represents corporations, investors, developers, and private equity firms in complex real estate transactions, syndications, and fund formation matters. His Texas-based practice has a national scope and includes commercial leasing, property acquisitions and dispositions, real estate financing, development, and investment fund structuring. He has previously practiced at Texas's largest law firm, representing one of the nation's largest real estate developers, and has experience handling significant nine-figure real estate transactions.

Shams advises real estate funds, private investment groups, financial institutions, property owners, and developers on syndications, private placements, securities compliance, and fund formations, including Regulation D offerings under Rules 506(b) and 506(c). His experience also includes commercial real estate and business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation. Known for his efficiency, attention to detail, and practical approach, Shams focuses on completing transactions while protecting his clients' interests.