Sam Hood

Sam is the firm's Managing Partner, leading NWM on a planned growth trajectory.  He is also a proud champion for the firm's focus on culture and makes the well-being of NWM staff a priority.  

Sam specialises in civil litigation and employment law. Sam has appeared as lead Counsel in successful proceedings before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of New Zealand and also the High Court and Court of Appeal of the Cook Islands.  

Sam's iwi is Ngati Hikairo. He speaks Japanese and is actively involved in the community, including as a Director of the Royal New Zealand RSA, an executive member of the Employment Law Institute of NZ, a trustee of Toro Mai Trust, a National panel member of the NZLS Friends Panel and a past member of a Standards Committee.

LLB, BA - University of Otago. Level 3 Cert Tikanga - Te Wananga o Aotearoa