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Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Pensions and pensions litigation

- Employment, pensions and incentives

- ESG and sustainability

Career

Sam is a Partner based in our London office. Sam is head of the firm London Pensions team, whose practice encompasses a wide range of pensions matters, advising corporates, trustees, providers and other pensions stakeholders. Sam has broad knowledge in the pensions buy out field and in the associated areas of benefit design and liability management, as well as on the pensions aspects of corporate activity. Sam joined the firm as an Associate in 2003 and made Partner in 2013. She has been the Global Co-Managing Partner for the Employment, Pensions & Incentives group since May 2022. Sam is an active member of the Association of Pensions Lawyers . She is also a Trustee for United for Global Mental Health.

For additional information on Sam’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/s/samantha-brown

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Pensions - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Samantha Brown heads up Herbert Smith Freehill's pension practice. She has significant experience in the field and is well known for her expertise when it comes to advising clients on the complex pensions implications of corporate transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Samantha is a fantastic business ally - she is always supportive and commercially minded yet pragmatic

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha is very good on being really proactive, and the depth of knowledge she has means she can give clearer advice.

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Not only is Samantha exceptionally commercially sharp, she is an expert negotiator and fantastic in front of clients.

    PensionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha is incredibly bright and very, very proactive.

    Pensions LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha explains complex issues in a clear and relevant manner and is always working to find the appropriate solution for our circumstances.

    Pensions LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha's advice is always really considered and well thought through.

    Pensions LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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