Sam Makin is the Director and Principal Lawyer of MAKIN Advisory, with more than 10 years’ legal experience advising clients ranging from individuals and emerging businesses through to established companies and some of Australia’s largest online and retail businesses. Sam’s practice focuses on commercial law, employment law, intellectual property, and retail and commercial leasing. He regularly advises on commercial contracts and negotiations, business structuring, workplace and employment matters, trademarks and brand protection, commercial disputes, and leasing. Having worked in private practice, in-house and senior commercial roles, Sam understands that clients want more than technical legal advice. He has particular experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and translating legal risks into clear, practical terms, allowing clients to make informed decisions without unnecessary complexity. Whether negotiating a commercial agreement, navigating a workplace issue, protecting a brand or negotiating a lease, Sam works closely with his clients to understand what they are trying to achieve and provide a practical path forward.
Director
MAKIN Advisory
Aug 2024 - Present • 2 years 3 months
Senior Associate
Radcliffs
May 2022 - Aug 2024 • 2 years 3 months
Associate
Radcliffs
Aug 2021 - May 2022 • 9 months
Lawyer / Head of People Operations
Hismile
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 • 5 months
Lawyer / HR Manager
Hismile
Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 • 1 year 5 months
Lawyer
MBA Lawyers
May 2018 - Sep 2019 • 1 year 4 months
Law Clerk
McMillan Criminal Law
Sep 2015 - May 2018 • 2 years 8 months
Practical Legal Training
Bond University
2018 - 2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Griffith University
2013 - 2017
Last checked: 28 Sept 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
