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William Shield advises on the full gamut of commercial lending, with a noteworthy specialty in acquisition and joint venture financing.
William P Shield, Jr
USA Guide 2026
Star Individuals : Banking & Finance
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William P Shield, Jr
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Provided by William P Shield, Jr
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Practice Areas
Lead Counsel to the agent banks and lead arrangers in syndicated credit facilities and cross-border financings; lead Counsel to senior lenders, subordinated lenders and borrowers in public and private acquisition financings, debt restructurings, bridge financings, mezzanine financings and other leveraged financings and general commercial lending transactions; extensive experience in asset based and other secured lending and specialized collateral transactions.
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Michigan; Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association.
Publications
Contributing author, ICLE, “Lender vs. Creditors in a Difficult Economic Environment”.
Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D.
University of Michigan
B.S.E.E.
Awards
"Lawyer of the Year," Banking and Finance Law
Best Lawyers in America®
2021
"Lawyer of the Year," Banking and Finance Law
Best Lawyers in America®
2017
Banking
Michigan Super Lawyers®
“Top Lawyers”, Banking & Financial Services Law
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Strengths
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He is an excellent partner with deep knowledge, responsiveness and business acumen.
Bill is very responsive, pleasant to work with and can explain legal issues in layman's language.
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I truly value the relationship with Bill. He is well balanced and well known internally, which helps to drive deal execution. Outside of specific transactions, he is always willing to assist with one-off questions.
Bill is the best. He is very thoughtful and efficient, covering all things from routine to highly complex.
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William Shield is an all-time great lawyer; my first choice.
He is an excellent partner with deep knowledge, responsiveness and business acumen.
Bill is very responsive, pleasant to work with and can explain legal issues in layman's language.
I truly value the relationship with Bill. He is well balanced and well known internally, which helps to drive deal execution. Outside of specific transactions, he is always willing to assist with one-off questions.
Bill is the best. He is very thoughtful and efficient, covering all things from routine to highly complex.
William Shield is an all-time great lawyer; my first choice.
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