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Samy Mansour

Partner

Clayton Utz

Samy Mansour, a dynamic Partner at Clayton Utz, has forged a standout career characterized by innovation, mentorship, and a knack for handling complex transactions. Making Partner at 36, he has been a driving force behind landmark deals, including the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture with a project cost of around A$25 billion and Origin Energy's A$3.25 billion acquisition from the NSW Government.

Known for being client-centric and commercial, Samy has acted for a range of participants in the supply chain—from resources like Origin Energy to retail giants like Noshu Foods. Furthermore, his role as a mentor to three lawyers and his active participation in Clayton Utz's Diversity and Inter-Faith Working Groups underscore his leadership and commitment to the firm.

Samy's impact extends beyond the office. With over 500 hours of pro bono work, his dedication to social justice is palpable. He was also the first Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Legal Innovation and has been lauded for his contributions to legal thought leadership, publishing 136 articles across different practice groups.

His accolades include recognition from The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer award. Clients commend his ability to deliver commercial advice swiftly, emphasizing his reliability and expertise. Described by a colleague as a generous and committed mentor, Samy's influence radiates throughout his team, the wider firm, and the legal industry.