

Samuel Blackman is a distinguished barrister practising primarily in residential building and construction, personal injury, insurance law, and general commercial litigation. He is adept at navigating complex legal issues and welcomes briefs in various areas. As a nationally accredited mediator, Sam accepts appointments in most legal matters, excluding family law parenting issues. His membership with the South Australian Bar Association and associate membership at H.B. Higgins Chambers highlight his professional engagement across jurisdictions. Before being called to the Bar in 2018, Sam honed his skills as an associate in a mid-sized insurance litigation firm, where he developed expertise in personal injury and insurance law. His legal journey began as a solicitor involved in public liability and federal workers compensation. Over the years, he has built a formidable practice, frequently dealing with contracts, consumer law, motor vehicle accidents, and general litigation. Sam's mediation skills are recognised by his appointment to the Magistrates Court of South Australia's panel of private mediators. As an associate member of several professional bodies, including the New South Wales Bar Association, he is well-regarded for his litigation capabilities and mediation prowess. His academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne complementing his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide. Sam's early legal experience included a valuable secondment to a client's in-house legal team, managing public liability claims, and a summer clerkship that introduced him to complex commercial litigation. Sam remains dedicated to providing high-quality legal services, offering mediation and legal representation with a focus on achieving efficient and effective resolutions for his clients. His commitment to the legal profession is underscored by his active participation in legal societies and ongoing contributions to legal research and mediation.

Member of Council
Law Society of South Australia
Jan 2025 - Present • 1 year 10 months

Barrister
Mitchell Chambers
Jul 2024 - Present • 2 years 4 months

Mediator
Self-employed
Oct 2022 - Present • 4 years 1 month

Barrister
HB Higgins Chambers
May 2018 - Apr 2025 • 6 years 11 months
Associate
HBA Legal
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 months
Solicitor
HBA Legal
Oct 2014 - Jun 2017 • 2 years 8 months

Solicitor
Vardanega Roberts Solicitors
Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 • 2 years
PLT Law Student:Crown Counsel Section
Crown Solicitor's Office
Mar 2012 - May 2012 • 2 months

Summer Law Clerk
Cosoff Cudmore Knox
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 • 1 month
Volunteer Law Clerk
Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre
Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 • 6 months
Summer Intern
International Bureau for Childrens' Rights
Jul 2010 - Oct 2010 • 3 months

Master of Laws (LLM)
University of Melbourne
2013 - 2017

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Australian National University
2011 - 2012

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(with 2nd Class, Div.A Honours)
University of Adelaide
2008 - 2011
Exchange
Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA
2007
Exchange
Université Grenoble Alpes
2007

Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts
University of Adelaide
2005 - 2010
Last checked: 2 Aug 2026 • Checked with Law Society of South Australia