Sam Mahboubian is a Partner at Linklaters LLP in London, specialising in syndicated lending, international banking transactions, corporate finance, leveraged acquisition finance, and restructuring. With over a decade of experience, he advises borrowers, lenders, corporates, arrangers, and sponsors on high-value and cross-border financings.

Services

Sam advises on:

• Syndicated lending and international banking transactions.

• Public and private acquisition financings, pre- and post-IPO financings.

• Corporate leveraged finance transactions across multiple sectors.

• Restructurings and insolvencies, including work with PwC on the Lehman Brothers administration.

• Cross-border corporate finance structures and debt products.

Standout Features

Recognised as one of the Top Ten Financing Lawyers in EMEA (Mergerlinks 2024), Sam ranked first in Europe. He also gained valuable commercial insights during his secondment at Citi’s Leveraged Finance desk. His approach is described as highly commercial, pragmatic, and results-driven.

Notable Work Highlights

• Advising Citi and SocGen on a £5.6bn acquisition facility for Schneider Electric’s bid for Aveva.

• Acting for Barratt Developments on a £900m bridge facility for its acquisition of Redrow plc.

• Advising Nestlé on a US$4bn bridge-to-bond facility for Starbucks licensing rights.

• Representing Anglo American PLC on a $2bn bridge loan and $4.5bn syndicated revolving credit facility.

• Advising on financings for Helios Towers, Oatly Group, and CRH plc.

Key Features

Sam brings a rare combination of legal expertise and commercial insight, making him a trusted advisor in large-scale financing transactions across industries such as energy, mining, financial services, retail, healthcare, and technology.

Location

Sam Mahboubian is based at One Silk Street, in the City of London’s financial district.