Bio
Sam Wilson advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, with particular expertise in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings, venture capital and shareholder arrangements. He is recognised for combining strong technical capability with commercial pragmatism, regularly acting for New Zealand and international clients on complex and high-value transactions across the a number of sectors, including technology, financial services, and food and beverage. Clients value Sam’s clear, solutions-focused approach and his ability to distill complex issues into practical, outcome-driven advice. He is regarded as a trusted adviser who is committed to advancing his clients’ strategic objectives and navigating them through all stages of the deal process.
Recognition
- Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Corporate and M&A, Next Generation Partner, 2024-2026
- IFLR1000, M&A, Rising Star Partner, 2024 - 2025
- Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Corporate and M&A, Rising Star, 2022-2023
- IFLR1000, Corporate and M&A, Rising Star Partner, 2023
- 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.
