Sam Marks

Associate, Melbourne

Biography

Overview

Sam is an Associate in the Firm's Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group. Sam has extensive experience in the origination, development, delivery, acquisition and divestment of large-scale and complex projects, across a variety of sectors.

During his secondment to a leading global infrastructure company, Sam seamlessly embedded himself as an invaluable member of the team delivering a headline road tunnel project in Sydney, developed strong working relationships with key project personnel, and employed a pragmatic approach to complex legal issues. This experience strengthened Sam’s ability to provide astute advice that considers the commercial and technical drivers of each project.

Bars and Courts
Victoria
Education
Bachelor of Laws
Deakin University
Bachelor of Commerce
Finance
Deakin University
Diploma
Leadership and Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Languages
English

Experience

Western Harbour Tunnel*
ACCIONA in relation to its successful bid to design and construct the Western Harbour Tunnel in Sydney, and various matters during the delivery phase.*

Prospect Pre-Treatment Plant*
The SUEZ ACCIONA JV in relation to its successful bid to engineer, procure and construct the Prospect Pre-Treatment Plant.

Northern Hospital Redevelopment
A major infrastructure contractor in relation to its bid to design and construct the Northern Hospital Redevelopment in Melbourne.

Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport in relation to the Elevated Road and Forecourt Project.

West Gate Tunnel Project
Transurban during the delivery phase of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

Sydney Metro West
A major infrastructure contractor in relation to its bid to deliver a package of the Sydney Metro West Project.

Airports
Infrastructure investors in relation to the divestment of interests in Australian airports.

Transmission
A major infrastructure contractor in relation to its bid to deliver a nationally significant transmission line project.

Social Infrastructure 
Developers in relation to various hospital and social housing projects, including in relation to site due diligence and acquisition, and throughout development, procurement and delivery phases.

*Experience prior to joining White & Case.