Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is instructed by a broad client base, encompassing household-name schemes and sponsors, asset managers, insurers, actuaries, benefit consultants, law firms, and scheme administrators. From resolving scheme documentation problems to professional negligence claims, the team boasts an in-depth and wide-ranging ability in contentious pensions issues. Samantha Brown, an expert in advising claimants and defendants on High Court disputes and declaratory proceedings and scheme surplus and pension increase disputes, leads the team alongside William Glassey, a specialist in professional negligence claims, especially claims against solicitors, actuaries, and property professionals. Antonia Pegden bolsters the team’s professional negligence abilities.
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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Samantha Brown; William Glassey

Other key lawyers

Antonia Pegden; John Whiteoak; Dan Saunders