Sam Tabak
Partner
Qualifications
- LLB, BCom, University of Otago 2005
- Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 2006
- Admitted in England and Wales 2011
Contact
- DDI: +64 7 571 3837
- M: +64 27 513 7222
- E: sam.tabak@hobec.co.nz
Sam is a Partner in Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance team.
Sam advises on finance, corporate and commercial matters representing financiers and businesses, both large and small. Sam has experience on a wide range of finance, corporate, restructuring and international trade transactions. In addition, Sam specialises in aviation and asset finance, focusing principally on aircraft financing, leasing, OEM contracts, acquisitions and sales but also advising in areas such as trade sanctions, disputes and repossessions. Sam has extensive experience in the aviation sector, including a one year secondment with a leading aircraft lessor in Ireland (2010-2011).
Sam grew up in Tauranga and returned with his family in 2016 after a number of years in the United Kingdom. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Sam worked in London for eight years in two leading international asset and structured finance practices – including, as co-leader of the international aviation practice at Freshfields. Before moving to London, Sam worked in a leading banking and finance practice in Auckland.
