Sam honed his skills and expertise through years of experience in the field, having been trained at Dehns before moving on to round out his legal experience at tech-focussed law firms Taylor Vinters and Mishcon de Reya.

From an early stage of his career, Sam’s passion has been in the world of start-ups and entrepreneurship. While Sam has certainly worked successfully with large corporations (including many household names and multinational blue-chip companies), his heart lies in rolling up his sleeves and getting stuck in as an expert guide for individuals, startups, spinouts, and SMEs.

Sam's commitment to understanding the intricate details of his clients’ industries has positioned him as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to protect their intellectual property.

Sam particularly specialises in technologies relating to consumer electronics, software and AI, telecommunications and radio frequency systems, cryptography, mechanical devices, industrial and process engineering, and medical devices.

Sam's portfolio of work includes successful IP stories across a diverse array of industries. Selected highlights of specific technologies Sam has handled include: smartphones and tablets, sensors such as gyroscopes and accelerometers, Bluetooth® and cellular communications, radar systems for aircraft tracking, gaming peripherals and VR/AR, autonomous vehicles, motion simulators, robotic arms, medical diagnostic systems, and trusted computing systems.

Sam is well known for his strategic work, having carried out a large number of IP audits under the IP Audits scheme run by the UK IPO and Innovate UK EDGE, as well as more bespoke audit projects outside of that scheme. His commitment to delivering tailored solutions has earned him a reputation for excellence in the field.

MEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Science, UCL

PGCert Intellectual Property Law, Brunel University

Chartered UK Patent Attorney

European Patent Attorney

Litigation Certificate

Outside of work, Sam is a self-confessed nerd with a love of gaming and cinema. With what some might call a fierce competitive streak, he can often be found gaming online with his wife and friends. Offline, Sam has been playing D&D from his early teenage years, having introduced many close family, friends, and colleagues to the game. Sam also enjoys dabbling in the worlds of 3D printing and miniature painting. When not covered in paint, he’s typically covered in mud instead after getting dragged around a forest by his (overly) enthusiastic golden retriever.