Nick has extensive experience in corporate transactions, asset financing, and the formation and ongoing operation of investment funds. In addition to Nick’s transactional experience, he also oversees dispute resolution matters for clients.
Nick is also recognised for his expertise advising on the laws of the Marshall Islands and has been consecutively ranked every year since 2020 in the Asia-Pacific and Global editions of Chambers and Partners for his expertise in Marshall Islands law. Clients praise him as “a very approachable and excellent resource for advice on the intricacies of Marshall Islands law.” He is also described as “extremely responsive and knowledgeable, and prompt, concise and user-friendly in his advice”.
Prior to joining Hauzen LLP, Nick founded a boutique corporate law firm in Hong Kong where he practised for five years, and before that was at global offshore firm Ogier, where he specialized in Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law matters. Additionally, he has also held directorships of companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Nick holds qualifications as a solicitor in Hong Kong, New Zealand, England & Wales and the British Virgin Islands, as well as an attorney in the Marshall Islands.
Recognitions
Nickolas Sam in Hong Kong is recognised as a Leading Lawyer in General Business Law for his Marshall Islands expertise in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide. He maintains a Marshall Islands practice that focuses on general corporate transactions, as well as company disputes and regulatory advice. “He has great in-depth knowledge of the law and delivers amazing services.”
Chambers and Partners - 2023
Nickolas Sam in Hong Kong “is up to date with Marshall Islands issues and provides clear and unequivocal advice on the various issues of Marshall Islands corporation law,” notes one source. Another commentator describes him as “extremely responsive and knowledgeable, and prompt, concise and user-friendly in his advice.” His Marshall Islands practice focuses on general corporate transactions, as well as company disputes.
Chambers and Partners - 2021
Nickolas Sam is praised as “a very approachable and excellent resource for advice on the intricacies of Marshall Islands law.” Based in Hong Kong, he is admired by another interviewee for his “dynamic and creative advice.” He advises clients on the formation of Marshall Islands corporations, as well as acquisitions and contentious matters.
Chambers and Partners - 2020