5 Wentworth Chambers

Sam Hallahan is experienced in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in Intellectual Property. Before coming to the Bar, Sam practised as a solicitor for 7 years in Intellectual Property and general commercial litigation, where his work included matters for large pharmaceutical and commercial clients.

At the Bar, Sam has appeared in first instance and appeal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, and in the Federal Circuit Court, the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Local Court of New South Wales, the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), and in opposition proceedings at IP Australia.

Sam accepts briefs in respect of all types of commercial matters.

In 2017, Sam was listed by Doyle’s Guide as an Emerging Intellectual Property & TMT Junior Counsel-Australia.

In 2020, 2021, and 2022, Sam was listed in Doyle’s Guide “Leading Intellectual Property Law Junior Counsel – New South Wales.”

In 2021, Sam was listed in Doyle’s Guide “Leading Intellectual Property Law Junior Counsel – Australia.”

Member of the New South Wales Bar Association Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand Copyright Society of Australia

MIP University of Technology Sydney 2012 LLB(Hons) UNSW 2008 BA(Hons) University of Sydney 2004