Shearman & Sterling adds Shameer Shah as leveraged finance partner

Chicago, June 30 – Shearman & Sterling appointed Shameer Shah as a leveraged finance partner in the London-based finance practice, according to a news release.

Shameer’s practice focuses on acquisition financings and special situations, working with a range of clients across private credit, major investment banks and other financial institutions. He has advised on a variety of financing structures, including unitranche, term loan Bs, second-lien, PIK, as well as preferred equity and warrants.

Shameer is the firm’s fourth strategic lateral hire in London this year, following the appointment of partners Phil Baynes (funds), Matthew Skinner (international arbitration) and Maegen Morrison (mergers and acquisitions).

Shameer Shah joins Shearman & Sterling from White & Case LLP.

Shearman & Sterling is a law firm specializing in major corporations, financial institutions and government entities.

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