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Daniel Samson
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Senior legal counsel with 12 years' post-qualification experience. Masters law graduate from Cambridge University (Downing College). Daniel is an intelligent, dynamic and commercially-astute legal professional. Adept at identifying and considering key legal and commercial issues, he is able to understand complex matters and give clear and straightforward advice.
Highly accomplished transactional and general corporate lawyer with extensive experience across real estate, corporate, finance and general commercial matters.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Technically excellent, exceptional attention to detail and demonstrably influential with senior leaders and executive management.
With an engaging and warm approach, his natural enthusiasm strongly motivates those around him. Daniel is resourceful, practical and solution-focussed and excellent at ‘getting things done’. He is an effective decision-maker and a highly-skilled project manager. Daniel is an accomplished negotiator and is able to create and maintain strong working relationships.
Diligent, results-driven and highly pragmatic, Daniel is pro-active and adopts a hands-on approach. His creative thinking provides a fresh perspective when considering a broad range of commercial and legal issues. He continually looks to create value with an holistic, cost-effective approach - high quality drafting, strategic know-how and pragmatic negotiation.
Advised on broad range of contract and commercial matters, real estate finance work (acquisition finance, development finance, large refinancings, equity and debt finance with multiple capital tranches), development management agreements, landlord and tenant matters, joint-ventures, corporate acquisitions and disposals, corporate finance transactions, direct and indirect investment, fund and asset management matters (e.g. limited partnership agreements, investment management and investment advisory agreements etc), corporate restructurings and more.
Highly accomplished transactional and general corporate lawyer with extensive experience across real estate, corporate, finance and general commercial matters.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Technically excellent, exceptional attention to detail and demonstrably influential with senior leaders and executive management.
With an engaging and warm approach, his natural enthusiasm strongly motivates those around him. Daniel is resourceful, practical and solution-focussed and excellent at ‘getting things done’. He is an effective decision-maker and a highly-skilled project manager. Daniel is an accomplished negotiator and is able to create and maintain strong working relationships.
Diligent, results-driven and highly pragmatic, Daniel is pro-active and adopts a hands-on approach. His creative thinking provides a fresh perspective when considering a broad range of commercial and legal issues. He continually looks to create value with an holistic, cost-effective approach - high quality drafting, strategic know-how and pragmatic negotiation.
Advised on broad range of contract and commercial matters, real estate finance work (acquisition finance, development finance, large refinancings, equity and debt finance with multiple capital tranches), development management agreements, landlord and tenant matters, joint-ventures, corporate acquisitions and disposals, corporate finance transactions, direct and indirect investment, fund and asset management matters (e.g. limited partnership agreements, investment management and investment advisory agreements etc), corporate restructurings and more.
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2017 - ?
freelance
Consultant Solicitor - Third Edge Consulting Limited
Third Edge Consulting Limited.
Consultant solicitor working on various projects for a broad range of clients (including HSBC Asset Management, Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Amicus Finance PLC and Riverside Housing) who require exceptional legal and project management support.
Legal advice, Contract negotiation, Drafting, Research, Project Management, Legal counsel, Contracts, Due Diligence
2016 - 2017
freelance
Legal Counsel - British Business Bank
British Business Bank plc.
Development bank 100%-owned by UK government but independently managed. Promotes better access to finance markets for small businesses in the UK working with partners including banks, venture capital funds, leasing companies and web-based platforms.
Overview of Experience
• £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and £250m Midlands Engine Investment
Fund - fund of fund joint initiatives between BBB, LEPs, ERDF and UK government to improve regional access to finance and stimulate economic growth.
• Project management of funding transactions comprising complex capital structures
including senior debt (from European Investment Bank), junior debt and grant funding.
• Drafting, negotiating and advising in relation to procurement process and appointment
of regional fund managers (including limited partnership agreements and fund management agreements).
• Advising on property related matters and managing various other debt origination and other transactions.
Overview of Experience
• £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and £250m Midlands Engine Investment
Fund - fund of fund joint initiatives between BBB, LEPs, ERDF and UK government to improve regional access to finance and stimulate economic growth.
• Project management of funding transactions comprising complex capital structures
including senior debt (from European Investment Bank), junior debt and grant funding.
• Drafting, negotiating and advising in relation to procurement process and appointment
of regional fund managers (including limited partnership agreements and fund management agreements).
• Advising on property related matters and managing various other debt origination and other transactions.
Project Management, Investment funds, Legal advice, Negotiation, Drafting, Transaction management
2010 - 2016
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Head of Legal - Heron International
Heron International.
One of Europe's leading property investment and development companies having developed more than 160 buildings (over 1 million sq metres) in 10 key global cities in the past 50 years. The
company has developed prime offices, residential, leisure and mixed-use projects in the UK, Europe and the US.
Overview of Responsibilities:
• Head of Legal reporting directly to Gerald Ronson CEO.
• Leading and managing transaction execution.
• Providing day to day legal advice and drafting of documentation as necessary.
• Advising board on strategy and commercial matters.
• Managing and co-ordinating external legal advisers.
• Project management and legal and commercial negotiation.
• Oversight of international transactions.
Experience Includes:
Acquisitions and Disposals including £109m corporate sale of 80,000 sq ft office
development in London SW1 and £70m purchase of residential development site conditional on planning in London SW1.
Development including Heron Tower - 450,000 sq ft Grade A mixed-use office and
restaurant scheme and The Heron 285 residential units & new Guildhall School of Music in London EC2.
Corporate/Structuring/Private Equity including establishment and ongoing oversight of Jersey Real Estate Private Equity Fund comprising Jersey and Scottish limited partnerships,
Jersey-Co general partner, UK investment adviser and development manager and a broad
range of limited partners and structuring.
Joint-Ventures including equity and mezzanine investment in the Heron Tower JPUT and JV arrangements between Heron, a large Middle-Eastern SWF and a Middle Eastern
investor and a joint-venture arrangement with AREA Property Partners (now ARES).
Finance including £400m refinance of Heron Tower senior loan facility with ING and LBBW
including associated interest rate hedging blending existing 0% cap and new accreting swap and £146m senior loan facility with Barclays/Lloyds for development of 116 luxury residential
units.
Landlord & Tenant Matters including leasing of 450,000 sq ft Heron Tower to MWE, Erste
Bank, Sushi Samba, Harvey Nash, Salesforce and others and rights to light solutions (i.e. settlements with adjoining owners of development sites and insurance policies).
Dispute Resolution including successful arbitration relating to historical interest rate swap and successfully settled litigation claims in South Africa and Bermuda for recovery of a debt
under a Spanish law guarantee.
company has developed prime offices, residential, leisure and mixed-use projects in the UK, Europe and the US.
Overview of Responsibilities:
• Head of Legal reporting directly to Gerald Ronson CEO.
• Leading and managing transaction execution.
• Providing day to day legal advice and drafting of documentation as necessary.
• Advising board on strategy and commercial matters.
• Managing and co-ordinating external legal advisers.
• Project management and legal and commercial negotiation.
• Oversight of international transactions.
Experience Includes:
Acquisitions and Disposals including £109m corporate sale of 80,000 sq ft office
development in London SW1 and £70m purchase of residential development site conditional on planning in London SW1.
Development including Heron Tower - 450,000 sq ft Grade A mixed-use office and
restaurant scheme and The Heron 285 residential units & new Guildhall School of Music in London EC2.
Corporate/Structuring/Private Equity including establishment and ongoing oversight of Jersey Real Estate Private Equity Fund comprising Jersey and Scottish limited partnerships,
Jersey-Co general partner, UK investment adviser and development manager and a broad
range of limited partners and structuring.
Joint-Ventures including equity and mezzanine investment in the Heron Tower JPUT and JV arrangements between Heron, a large Middle-Eastern SWF and a Middle Eastern
investor and a joint-venture arrangement with AREA Property Partners (now ARES).
Finance including £400m refinance of Heron Tower senior loan facility with ING and LBBW
including associated interest rate hedging blending existing 0% cap and new accreting swap and £146m senior loan facility with Barclays/Lloyds for development of 116 luxury residential
units.
Landlord & Tenant Matters including leasing of 450,000 sq ft Heron Tower to MWE, Erste
Bank, Sushi Samba, Harvey Nash, Salesforce and others and rights to light solutions (i.e. settlements with adjoining owners of development sites and insurance policies).
Dispute Resolution including successful arbitration relating to historical interest rate swap and successfully settled litigation claims in South Africa and Bermuda for recovery of a debt
under a Spanish law guarantee.
Management, Development, Planning, Real estate, Development finance, Transaction management, Negotiation, Drafting, Interpersonal, Construction, Legal advice, Contract negotiation, Private equity, Joint-ventures, Investment funds, Project Management
2008 - 2009
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Corporate Associate - Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing LLP.
One of the UK's largest and most respected full service international law firms. Corporate associate in the Private Equity and Financial Institutions and Markets Groups.
Overview of Experience
• Drafting transaction documents (i.e. LLP agreements, sale contracts, board minutes, disclosure letters and other ancillary documentation).
• Due diligence exercises including preparation of reports.
• Reviewing and reporting on commercial contracts.
• Worked on MBO of Honda F1 team by Ross Brawn.
Overview of Experience
• Drafting transaction documents (i.e. LLP agreements, sale contracts, board minutes, disclosure letters and other ancillary documentation).
• Due diligence exercises including preparation of reports.
• Reviewing and reporting on commercial contracts.
• Worked on MBO of Honda F1 team by Ross Brawn.
International, Contracts, Private equity, Drafting, Client service, Project Management, Due Diligence, Negotiation
2006 - 2008
internship
Trainee Solicitor in finance, corporate, real estate and aviation litigation departments
DLA Piper UK LLP.
One of the world's largest law firms with offices in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Trainee Solicitor in the finance, corporate, real estate and aviation litigation departments of the London office.
Finance, Drafting, Negotiation, Research, Transaction management, Litigation
My education
2005
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2006
College of Law School
Legal Practice Course, Law
Legal Practice Course, Law
1999
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2002
Cambridge University Downing College
Masters, Law
Masters, Law
1991
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1998
Immanuel College
Secondary School, English, Maths, Science, History, French, Hebrew and more.
Secondary School, English, Maths, Science, History, French, Hebrew and more.
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