Sam studied Law at Bond University where he also achieved specialist certificates in Intellectual Property and Information, Technology and E-Commerce.

As a solicitor, Sam has a commercial and pragmatic approach to transactions and legal advice. For over 10 years Sam has acted for Franchisors, Licensors, Lessors and small to medium businesses. He has vast experience in commercial Intellectual Property matters including turning small to medium businesses into a National and International Franchise Systems. Sam also assists Franchisors with Code compliant operation, recruitment, marketing and dispute resolution. Sam acts in general commercial matters such as the purchase or sale of a Business, Intellectual Property management (including Trade Mark applications, Trade Mark disputes, and Trade Mark surveillance), Intellectual Property Licensing, PPSR matters, drafting commercial Leases, Structuring advice (including preparation or advice on Shareholder Agreements, Share Sale Agreements, Trusts) and preparation of bespoke contracts.

Sam has a no-nonsense approach to legal advice and in particular handling trademark disputes which has achieved great results for clients. Sam is fast becoming a leading Australian Intellectual Property lawyer with expertise in acting for Clients who own trademarks which are being infringed by businesses including multinationals. Sam places a high value on having good relationships with his Clients and IP Partnership are proud of its client portfolio comprising exceptional and forward thinking businesses ranging from small local businesses to global franchise systems. Sam's clients appreciate his clear, practical and sophisticated legal advice and documentation.
If you or your business require legal advice on how to Franchise your business, legal assistance lodging a trademark or defending a trademark or more general commercial legal assistance - and your values align with those of IP Partnership - Sam and his team would be honoured to work with your business.

Sam has a passion for providing opportunities or initiatives to ensure staff, lawyers, accountants and business owners maintain a balanced lifestyle and achieve success in their careers and businesses with a healthy and happy mind. Sam enjoys surfing, snowboarding, sailing, writing music and travelling. Sam volunteers at the Bond Law Clinic providing pro bono legal advice to small local businesses. Sam also sits on the board as unpaid Secretary for the Southport Chamber of Commerce.