Samy Mansour
Clayton Utz
Partner
Sydney
Samy "has a very good ability to cut through noise. He gets issues quickly and he gives very good commercial advice"
–Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer
Overview
Samy specialises in investments, sales, joint ventures, projects, corporate governance and supply arrangements across a number of key industries including energy, infrastructure, resources, transport, health, digital, manufacturing and retail.
Samy is valued for his client-centric focus and solution-oriented approach – he "plays a key role in major cross-border transactions, is praised by clients... is very reliable both in terms of quality and timing… and is always ready to make helpful and practical suggestions not just on purely legal matters" (The Legal 500 Asia Pacific).
He is recognised as a leading lawyer by Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, Doyle's Guide, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and the Lawyers Weekly, and was the first Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Legal Innovation at the College of Law.
Notable Work
- AMPCI's Infrastructure Bids: acted for AMPCI on various bids for infrastructure projects in Queensland and Victoria, including its successful bid for stakes in the Victorian desalination plant.
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquisition: conducted due diligence and advised on transaction documentation for AJG's A$1 billion acquisition of Wesfarmers's insurance broking and premium funding businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
- Infosys Acquisition of Carter Digital: acted for Infosys on its acquisition of the business of Carter Digital, one of Australia's leading experience design agencies.
- Australia Pacific LNG: prepared subscription documentation for Sinopec's US$1.5 billion subscription for a 15% interest in APLNG and further subscription for shares to hold 25%.
- Byggfakta Group's Acquisition of BCI Media: advised on Byggfakta's acquisition of BCI Media, a leading business-to-business information provider for the Asia-Pacific and US construction industries.
- Genuine Parts Company: advised NYSE-listed Genuine Parts Company on increasing its stake in Australian-based Inenco Group to 100%.
- Macquarie Bank's Acquisition of Active Utilities: acted for Macquarie Bank on its acquisition of an interest in Active Utilities, a fast-growing embedded electricity and utility network operator.
- Nippon Steel Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd, Nippon Steel Trading Corporation, Shinsho Corporation and JFE Mineral Co., Ltd: advised the consortium on its acquisition of a 12% interest in the Grosvenor coal mine, recognised as the Infrastructure and Projects Deal of the Year.
- Origin Energy's Strategic Transactions: acted for Origin Energy on various multibillion dollar transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and generation trading rights.
- Pacific National Acquisitions: advised Pacific National on its proposed development of a major freight hub at St Marys, on various rail haulage arrangements and the acquisition of Aurizon's intrastate intermodal business.
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Clayton Utz advising Infosys on its A$98 million acquisition of The Missing Link
24 Apr 2025 | Article
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Capital with a conscience: the continued rise of impact investing
19 Mar 2025 | Article
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Foreign investment in Australia: key insights from the latest Quarterly Report
19 Mar 2025 | Article
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Foreign investment into Australia FYE 30 June 2024: trends and implications
21 Nov 2024 | Article
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Consultation opens a new front door for investors into Australia
25 Sep 2024 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advising Nippon Steel Corporation on its acquisition of a stake in the Blackwater Mine
29 Aug 2024 | Media Release
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Foreign investment into Australia in October-December 2023; trends and implications
11 Jul 2024 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates Wallenius Wilhelmsen on its agreement to sell the Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal
30 May 2024 | Media Release
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Impact investing: A force for future good and... financial returns
1 May 2024 | Article
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Foreign investment into Australia in July-September 2023: trends and implications
3 Apr 2024 | Article
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Southeast Asian Economic Strategy to 2040 – opportunities for Australian businesses
5 Oct 2023 | Article
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Foreign investment into Australia in January-March 2023; trends and implications
4 Aug 2023 | Article
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Canadian Court gives thumbs up to emoji in contract case – would an Australian court?
27 Jul 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz partner Dr Ashley Tsacalos named Government Partner of the Year
27 Jul 2023 | Media Release
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Australia and Germany: Closer than ever following work on our strategic alliance
19 Jul 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz claims several finalist spots in 2023 legal industry awards
23 Jun 2023 | Media Release
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Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement in force – now to make it work for you
13 Jun 2023 | Article
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United Kingdom investors subject to higher foreign investment monetary threshold from 31 May 2023 for certain investments
13 Jun 2023 | Article
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Last minute Safeguard Mechanism Reforms introduce new obligations
3 Apr 2023 | Article
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Foreign investment trends in the October 2022 quarter, and their implications
22 Mar 2023 | Article
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NSW Government coal market price emergency powers in force, so check your supply arrangements now
23 Dec 2022 | Article
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Foreign investment trends in the July 2022 quarter, and their implications
16 Dec 2022 | Article
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Australia’s Free Trade Agreements: The 2022 round-up, and the opportunities in 2023
12 Dec 2022 | Article
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Directors granted leeway to apply for Director ID by 14 December 2022
2 Dec 2022 | Article
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What is the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 and how will it affect businesses?
24 Nov 2022 | Article
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Corporations Act director on or before 31 October? Apply for your director identification number by 30 November 2022
26 Sep 2022 | Article
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eSafety Commissioner’s new powers to help combat online child sexual exploitation, and the ESG impact on business
16 Sep 2022 | Article
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China establishes mineral resources group to centralise iron ore purchasing
4 Aug 2022 | Article
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Media Release: “We can all play a role”: Clayton Utz special counsel sees opportunity with ESG agenda to help tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse
3 Aug 2022 | Media Release
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FIRB application fees will double from 29 July: what you need to know
25 Jul 2022 | Article
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Free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union back on the table – with some caveats
7 Jul 2022 | Article
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There's still time to have your say on industry policy reforms to shape NSW's future
17 Jun 2022 | Article
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The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement: A possible step towards a full Free Trade Agreement
14 Apr 2022 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz client voestalpine Railway Systems Australia secures $225 million contract extension with NSW Government
5 Apr 2022 | Media Release
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ASIC's key areas of focus for the year ahead: is your corporate governance up to scratch?
17 Mar 2022 | Article
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Foreign investment threshold reduced to 10% for expanded list of Australian businesses deemed to be "critical"
3 Feb 2022 | Article
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Director Identification Numbers: What you need to know, one month on
23 Dec 2021 | Article
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Critical minerals and metals sector gets major boost from new NSW strategy
9 Dec 2021 | Article
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RCEP: World's largest free trade deal to enter into force on 1 January 2022
25 Nov 2021 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Sweden's Byggfakta Group on acquisition of BCI Media Group
28 Oct 2021 | Media Release
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Long-awaited certainty as Parliament permits virtual general meetings
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Significant reforms to the Australian continuous disclosure regime are now law: A guide for listed entities and their officers
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Foreign investors maintain appetite for Australia, according to 2019–20 FIRB Annual Report data and findings
8 Jul 2021 | Article
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New exposure draft bill to permit virtual meetings and electronic execution of documents
8 Jul 2021 | Article
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Australia and the UK reach an Agreement in Principle for the long-awaited Australia-UK FTA
24 Jun 2021 | Article
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Productivity through a pandemic – White Paper proposes regulatory reform to reboot NSW economy
24 Jun 2021 | Article
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State of Play: Foreign investment screening and approval: what investors need to know in 2021
30 Apr 2021 | Article
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How do the proposed options for reform to Australia's measurement laws measure up?
29 Apr 2021 | Article
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Treasury reveals further details on the new Director Identification Number regime
15 Apr 2021 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz assists Infosys with its acquisition of experience design agency Carter Digital
19 Jan 2021 | Media Release
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China's unofficial trade ban on Australian commodities: Does your supply contract provide relief if you can no longer perform?
23 Dec 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Three Clayton Utz partners named winners at 2020 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards
14 Dec 2020 | Media Release
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Significant Australian foreign investment reforms commencing 1 January 2021
11 Dec 2020 | Article
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Not so Nice Cream – Directors' duties and "successor" director appointments
29 Oct 2020 | Article
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Telegram! NSW looking to future-proof regulatory frameworks to enhance productivity
6 Aug 2020 | Article
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Australia's foreign investment policy framework: How are we really doing and what can be improved?
9 Jul 2020 | Article
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No more Mickey Mouse directors: What you need to know about the new Director Identification Number requirements
9 Jul 2020 | Article
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Bushfires, floods and coronavirus COVID-19: Does your contract's force majeure clause provide any relief?
5 Mar 2020 | Article
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The Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement: Australia’s gateway into Latin America
21 Feb 2020 | Article
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Hindsight is 2020, foresight is 2040: the NSW Government's plan to future-proof the State
6 Feb 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Zone 5 on its successful acquisition of Today's Plan
31 Oct 2019 | Media Release
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Australia takes the lead on a future Free Trade Agreement with post-Brexit United Kingdom
13 Jun 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises NYSE-listed Genuine Parts Company on acquisition of remaining 65% stake in Inenco Group
3 Jun 2019 | Media Release
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Public consultation on improving innovation indicators and its implications for your business
21 Mar 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz assists Pacific National to develop new rail hub
11 Mar 2019 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz and Origin Energy teams help power $58 million OC Energy deal
22 Feb 2019 | Media Release
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Changes to registry fees as part of a modernised registry system, coming soon for Australian businesses
7 Feb 2019 | Article
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Powering up: Australian Government moves on trillion-dollar lithium-ion opportunity
7 Feb 2019 | Article
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Backing infrastructure investment in the Indo-Pacific: the trilateral Australia-Japan-United States partnership
20 Dec 2018 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz announces new partner promotions effective 1 January 2019
13 Dec 2018 | Media Release
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Reduced financial burdens coming soon for some Australian proprietary companies
22 Nov 2018 | Article
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A consolidated Australian Business Register, coming soon for all Australian companies
25 Oct 2018 | Article
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A new Director Identification Number, coming soon for every Australian director
25 Oct 2018 | Article
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The impact of the Critical Infrastructure Centre on infrastructure investors
27 Sep 2018 | Article
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Innovate or perish: a call to arms by Innovation and Science Australia
15 Feb 2018 | Article
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Remeasuring our future: submissions open to reform Australia’s measurement framework
1 Feb 2018 | Article
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Centre for Legal Innovation appoints Clayton Utz special counsel as inaugural Distinguished Fellow
23 Jan 2018 | Media Release
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Submissions open to develop the Australian Digital Economy Strategy
12 Oct 2017 | Article
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Potential Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement: A step forward for exports into Latin America
8 Jun 2017 | Article
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A potential Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement: Excellent news for exporters, investors and service providers
25 May 2017 | Article
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More transparency on the way: the Government's response to recommendations on Australia's Foreign Investment Review Framework
11 May 2017 | Article
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Recent progress in Australian trade deals: ChAFTA, RCEP, the EU and India
13 Apr 2017 | Article
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Pre-emption pitfalls during changes of control in a joint venture
1 Oct 2015 | Article
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