Baybridge Lawyers has announced the appointment of Sam Manikis as Special Counsel, further strengthening the firm’s growing property and commercial practice.
Sam Manikis brings more than 20 years’ experience advising on complex property and commercial matters across the commercial, retail and industrial sectors. His expertise spans major acquisitions and disposals, high-value leasing, development projects, multi-site property portfolios and complex property-related disputes.
In addition to his deep property capability, Sam Manikis regularly advises clients on corporate structuring, shareholder arrangements and strategic commercial negotiations. He has acted in proceedings across multiple courts and tribunals and is recognised for delivering clear, commercially focused advice on time-critical and high-value transactions.
Baybridge Lawyers’ CEO and Managing Director Marwan Kojok said the appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in senior expertise to support clients navigating increasingly complex property and commercial environments.
“Sam is a highly respected practitioner with a strong reputation for practical, outcome-driven advice,” Mr Kojok said. “His experience and leadership significantly enhance our ability to deliver strategic solutions for clients across all stages of property transactions and major developments.”
Sam Manikis said he was pleased to join Baybridge Lawyers at a time of strong growth within the firm’s property practice.
“Baybridge has built a reputation for commercial insight and partner-level service,” he said. “I look forward to working closely with clients and the broader team to support their property and business objectives.”
Sam Manikis’ appointment reinforces Baybridge Lawyers’ commitment to providing commercially grounded legal advice across property, franchise, corporate and dispute resolution matters.
