Introduction
Samuel Kim focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity in addition to transactional franchise and general corporate matters.
My focus
Mergers and Acquisitions & Private Equity
I represent private equity firms, strategics, and founders in primarily mid-market mergers and acquisitions spanning across a broad range of industries, including technology, media and entertainment, logistics, insurance, and fashion. In these transactions, I strive to identify the salient deal points for my clients and to develop creative approaches that protect the interests of my clients while accounting for the concerns of the counter-parties.
General Corporate
I represent companies with no, or leanly staffed, legal departments in their commercial agreements and general corporate matters. When working with these companies, I make it a priority to understand the broader context of the industry in which they operate and their business goals, so I can better understand their risk profile and the pressure points in their agreements.
Transactional Franchise
I represent motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in their transactional franchise matters, including dealership buy-sells, exercises of ROFRs, dealer appointments and terminations, facility improvement agreements, satellite dealership locations, and dealer agreements.
Looking ahead
I anticipate an increasingly challenging business and deal environment and the need for businesses and dealmakers to be agile and creative in closing transactions and generating returns.
In the news
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Gemspring Capital buys Amplix
Dec 13, 2022The following article covers the merger of technology advisory firms ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group, and allConnex into a new company, Amplix, which was then acquired by an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management. The coverage mentions NP as legal advisor for the three firms that merged and were acquired. Corporate partners Greg O’Shaughnessy from Boston and Rachel Pugliese from New York City led the NP deal team, which also included Corporate partners Tom McCord from Boston, Sean Clancy from Washington, DC, and Sam Kim from Chicago; Manchester Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Mark Beaudoin; Chicago IP partner Janet Garetto; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Kamau Coar; Corporate associates Paul DeTurk and Carolyn Glynn from Boston and Corey Habib from Manchester; Chicago IP associate Eliana Torres; Manchester Corporate department attorney Dave Zimmermann; and Boston Corporate senior paralegal Robert Isaacson.
- Channel Futures
PE-backed New England technology advisor team-up forms Amplix
Dec 13, 2022The following article covers the merger of technology advisory firms ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group, and allConnex into a new company, Amplix, which was then acquired by an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management. The coverage mentions NP as legal advisor for the three firms that merged and were acquired. Corporate partners Greg O’Shaughnessy from Boston and Rachel Pugliese from New York City led the NP deal team, which also included Corporate partners Tom McCord from Boston, Sean Clancy from Washington, DC, and Sam Kim from Chicago; Manchester Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Mark Beaudoin; Chicago IP partner Janet Garetto; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Kamau Coar; Corporate associates Paul DeTurk and Carolyn Glynn from Boston and Corey Habib from Manchester; Chicago IP associate Eliana Torres; Manchester Corporate department attorney Dave Zimmermann; and Boston Corporate senior paralegal Robert Isaacson.
- The Deal
The Deal Honors Top Rising Stars: Class of 2021
Chicago Corporate partner Sam Kim was named as one of the publication’s “Top Rising Stars” for his exceptional transactional work and his ability to navigate complex dealmaking situations.May 19, 2021 - Crain’s Chicago
People on the move
Chicago Intellectual Property partner Brad Taub’s and Corporate partner Sam Kim’s promotions to partner were included in this column of notable executive moves.Feb 22, 2021 - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
CDLB people moves
Chicago Intellectual Property partner Brad Taub’s and Corporate partner Sam Kim’s promotions to partner were included in this column of notable legal moves.Feb 11, 2021 - The Deal
Rising Stars: New Partners at Holland & Knight, Nixon Peabody
Chicago Corporate partner Samuel Kim’s promotion to partner was included in this column of notable executive news.Feb 10, 2021
Admitted to practice
California
Illinois
Education
University of Southern California Law School, J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
Professional activities
- Nixon Peabody's Asian and Middle Eastern American Resource Group, Partner Chair
- Lawrence Hall Youth Services, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
- LCLD, Fellow and Chicago City Lead
Recognition
- The Legal 500 United States 2022, M&A/Corporate and commercial—M&A: Middle-market (sub-$500m)
- The Deal’s “Top Rising Stars,” 2021
- Illinois Super Lawyers’ Rising Star, 2017–2018
Insights And Happenings
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- jbeals@nixonpeabody.com
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