Partner
Sam specialises in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and growth capital. He advises listed companies.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Sam leverages his extensive experience to deliver commercial and practical advice, helping clients not only complete transactions but also achieve their broader business goals. Clients value his ability to understand their strategic objectives and keep them focused on the most important issues. As a core member of Stephenson Harwood’s US group, Sam frequently works with US-based clients on their strategic activities.
BGC Partners
Advised the management team of the insurance division of BGC Partners on US$500 million sale to Ardonagh.
The Ardonagh Group
Advised the management team of the personal lines broking business of The Ardonagh Group (Atlanta) on its merger with Markerstudy Group to create a major new player in the UK insurance industry with the transaction valuing Atlanta at £1.2billion.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on its acquisition of Stackhouse Poland Group, an independent insurance broker in the UK backed by Synova.
Lilley Plummer Risks
Advised the shareholders of Lilley Plummer Risks on its sale to Goldman Sachs-backed insurance intermediary, The Clear Group.
Alcuin Capital Partners
Advised Alcuin Capital Partners on its investment in crew transfer vessel specialist Mainprize Offshore.
Zedra
Advised Zedra on multiple transactions its majority investment in RBB Business Advisors.
Jericho Energy Ventures
Advised Jericho Energy Ventures, as lead investor, on its equity investment into Supercritical Solutions
The Sutton group
Advised the shareholders of the Sutton group on its sale to Acrisure, a US-headquartered insurance company.
Alwen Hough Johnson
Advised the shareholders of Alwen Hough Johnson (AHJ) on its sale to Miller Insurance, forming a major new intermediary in the reinsurance broking and MGA sector.
The MECO Group Limited
Advised the shareholders of The MECO Group Limited on the sale to Markel International.