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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‘Dan Saunders is excellent - bright, responsive and very easy to work with. You can trust that he is all over the detail, but takes a pragmatic, client-friendly approach to the work product.’
‘Hard nosed litigators. Tactically astute. Will commit to the fight without losing sight of the client's objectives.’
‘Samantha Brown is a top litigator with a great pensions mind. Always has an overview of what is happening in the market, where the big issues are going to appear, and works hard to ensure she has a range of solutions from the outset.'
'Antonia Pegden is sharp and focused, a pleasure to work with. Excellent judgement and able to give the clearest advice.'
‘HSF's has a market-leading pensions disputes practice. They offer an unparalleled service.’
‘Samantha Brown is a superstar lawyer. She can turn her hand to any pension-related matter. She is second to none in terms of legal knowledge, has great commercial awareness and strategic judgement, always going the extra mile for her clients.'
Key clients
- Aon
- Marsh McLennan
- The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
- Willis Towers Watson
- JLT Wealth Management
- Scottish Power
- Pension Insurance Corporation
Lawyers
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