Sam Cato
About Sam Cato
Sam Cato is an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Master of Science degree and has a background in law, business, and management, having studied at The University of Law and the University of Oxford.
Work at Linklaters
Sam Cato has been employed at Linklaters as an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products since 2019. In this role, Cato engages in complex financial transactions and provides legal advice on various derivative products. Prior to this position, Cato served as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2017 to 2019, where foundational legal skills were developed in a high-profile legal environment.
Education and Expertise
Cato's educational background includes a Master of Science in Law, Business, and Management from The University of Law, completed in 2017. Additionally, Cato earned a Graduate Diploma in Law from the same institution from 2015 to 2016. Cato also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Literae Humaniores from the University of Oxford, obtained from 2011 to 2015. This academic foundation supports Cato's expertise in derivatives and structured products.
Background
Sam Cato's early education took place at St Paul's School, where Cato studied from 2006 to 2011. Cato's professional experience includes work placements at notable organizations. In 2009, Cato completed a month of work experience at Outer Temple Chambers, followed by a month-long summer vacation scheme at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2014. Cato also gained experience at Accenture in 2010.
Professional Experience
Cato's professional journey includes significant roles that contributed to legal expertise. After completing the Graduate Diploma in Law, Cato worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters for two years, from 2017 to 2019. This role provided hands-on experience in various legal matters, leading to the current position as an Associate in Derivatives and Structured Products.