Mayer Brown announced that Samuel Dibble has joined its expanding San Francisco office as a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice, strengthening the firm’s M&A and emerging company and venture capital capabilities. Dibble joins the firm from Baker Botts LLP.
Dibble advises public and private companies, investment funds, and entrepreneurs on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets financings, and ongoing corporate governance and outside general counsel matters. His experience spans M&A, joint ventures, equity and debt financings, and corporate advisory work across industries, including food and beverage, alternative energy, wine, and emerging sectors such as blockchain and crypto.
His addition bolsters Mayer Brown’s global M&A practice, which recorded a strong year in 2025, advising on 312 deals with an aggregate value of nearly $159 billion, including 38 transactions valued at $1 billion or more. The hire also follows several recent additions in Northern California across real estate, hospitality, and litigation.
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“Sam is a highly connected deal lawyer whose client-first approach and breadth across M&A and financing transactions align with our strategic focus on sophisticated transactional work. His arrival strengthens our corporate platform and accelerates momentum in Northern California.”
William Kucera, Co-Leader Of Global M&A Practice, Mayer Brown
“I’m thrilled to join Mayer Brown’s outstanding M&A team and contribute to a platform that’s growing strategically and delivering exceptional results for clients. It’s an ideal place to bring my multidisciplinary approach and help guide companies through complex transactions.”
Samuel Dibble, Partner, Corporate & Securities Practice, Mayer Brown
“Sam is a welcome addition as we expand our Northern California platform. We are excited to collaborate on client needs across industries.”
Ward Johnson, Managing Partner, Northern California Offices, Mayer Brown
