Sam represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as public and private companies, in stock and asset purchase transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. He has significant transactional experience and is committed to helping clients achieve their most important business objectives.
In his practice, Sam regularly advises on deal structuring, shareholder approvals, SEC disclosure obligations, due diligence and post-closing integration. He has led transactions of all sizes, with a particular focus on the life sciences, technology and financial services sectors. His experience ranges from multi-billion-dollar take-private transactions to early-stage start-up acquisitions, reflecting the breadth and versatility of his practice.
Clients value Sam’s commercial pragmatism and his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. They also rely on him to keep deals on track and drive them efficiently to closing and beyond.
Representative Experience
- Represented Bluestone Equity Partners on its strategic investment in Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment manufacturer.
- Served as legal counsel to Atmus Filtration Technologies in its $450 million definitive agreement to acquire Koch Filter. The transaction strengthens Atmus’ market position by providing direct access to Koch Filter’s established customer network across commercial and industrial HVAC, data centers and power generation.

