Samantha Brown, Head of Pensions, Herbert Smith Freehills joined as a trainee in 2003. Her practice is focussed on insurance de-risking, corporate advisory and contentious matters. Outside of practice, Sam is co-head of the Firm's Ability Network, with a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing. She is also a trustee of the global mental health advocacy charity United for Global Mental Health. Sam was named on the inaugural InsideOut LeaderBoard 2019.