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William P Shield, Jr

William P Shield, Jr

USA 2026

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 Dickinson Wright PLLC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Michigan

23 years ranked

About

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

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

DBusiness

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - Michigan

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
William Shield advises on the full gamut of commercial lending, with a noteworthy specialty in acquisition and joint venture financing.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is an excellent partner with deep knowledge, responsiveness and business acumen.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bill is very responsive, pleasant to work with and can explain legal issues in layman's language.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bill is the best. He is very thoughtful and efficient, covering all things from routine to highly complex.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

  • William Shield is an all-time great lawyer; my first choice.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

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