Bio
Sam is an experienced corporate and commercial partner who consistently delivers results for his clients. Clients work with Sam because he combines technical expertise, business acumen and a willingness to adapt to meet his clients’ goals and objectives.
Sam's practice encompasses a wide range of corporate and commercial services, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, joint ventures (JVs), shareholder arrangements, corporate structuring, and various commercial agreements. He has particular expertise in sectors such as technology and food and beverage, where his experience is highly valued.
Sam's excellence in the field has been recognised through numerous accolades, including being named a Legal 500 (Legalease) Next Generation Partner for 2023-2024, an IFLR1000 Rising Star Partner for 2023-2024, a New Zealand Lawyer Rising Star in 2020, and a finalist for Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year at the 2019 New Zealand Law Awards.
Recognition
- Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Corporate and M&A, Next Generation Partner, 2024
- Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Corporate and M&A, Rising Star, 2022-2023
- IFLR1000, Corporate and M&A, Rising Star Partner, 2023
- IFLR1000, M&A, Rising Star Partner, 2024
- New Zealand Law Awards, Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year, Finalist, 2019
Qualifications
- LLB, BSc – University of Otago
- Admitted in New Zealand – 2011
Work highlights
- Advised on Moxion on its sale to Autodesk (NASDAQ).
- Advised Seequent on its sale to Bentley Systems (NASDAQ).
- Advised Xtend-Life on its sale to Masthead Investments.
- Advised STILL on its purchase of Metro Media.
- Advised start-ups like Tradify, Swallowing Technologies, Multitudes and Digital Confectioners and others on their capital raisings.
- Advised Mainland Capital on its syndicate and fund structuring.
- Advised SKOPE on its key supply arrangements with customers like Asahi, BP and Z Energy.
