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Email Samantha NichollsTel: +61 8 8409 4333
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“I like to build up a mutual trust and friendship. It’s important for clients to know that as their advisor, we speak the same language, and are there to help.”
Samantha Nicholls
Partner, Corporate Finance
Having competed at an elite level in netball, it’s not surprising that Samantha is a determined and driven individual who strives to achieve outstanding results for her clients.
With a commitment to listening and understanding her clients’ needs, Samantha offers valuable insights and a collaborative approach that can help guide businesses toward their strategic goals.
Samantha began her career with William Buck in 2007 as a graduate and has risen through the ranks to become a valued leader within the firm, bringing a wealth of experience to the William Buck Corporate Finance division.
Samantha is highly regarded for her ability to develop trust-based relationships, particularly with long-standing clients, many of whom are iconic South Australian businesses. Clients describe her as friendly, approachable, a safe pair of hands and always available to assist.
As a self-described “specialist at being a generalist,” Samantha embraces a variety of challenges within her role. Her background in Business Advisory, combined with her experience in Corporate Finance, allows her to navigate diverse matters effectively – with the clients best interest always at heart. Samantha regularly tackles M&A transactions, banking restructures and strategic business turnaround strategies.
Samantha is a proud mother of three young boys, being a role model as a successful professional and juggling motherhood. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a degree in commerce and a diploma in management, underscoring her professional capabilities.
The Facts:
Core Expertise
- M&A negotiations
- Financial due diligence
- Refinancing / bank negotiations
- Bank covenant reporting – including negotiations and measurement
- Business management and turnaround strategies
- Strategic business advice
- Valuations
Qualifications & Associations
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Diploma of Management
Industries & Specialisations
- Supermarkets
- Retail and Wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Property and Construction