William M Shields
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Private Equity: Buyouts
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 617 951 7821Share profile
Band 1
About
Provided by William M Shields
Practice Areas
Will Shields is a member of Ropes & Gray's policy committee, the firm's global governing body, and was previously co-chair of the private equity transactions group. He is a partner in the Boston office. His practice focuses on representing private equity firms and public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other direct investments. Will also represents investment management firms in connection with strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings.
Chambers Review
USA
William Shields has attained a sterling reputation for his private equity practice, frequently acting for an array of high-end and midmarket investment firms on buyouts, minority investments and exits. He also advises on portfolio company matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"William is a true leader in the field."
"William is a true leader in the field."