Amanda is a Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Amanda advises on a wide range of commercial disputes and has over 20 years of experience acting for and assisting companies, partnerships and high net worth individuals. She has expertise in all types of contractual disputes and particular expertise in professional negligence, finance and property issues, construction and engineering, software licensing and insurance disputes.
Amanda is also assisting the Media team with the large scale NGN phone hacking litigation where Hamlins are Lead Solicitor, and the MGN phone hacking litigation. She has experience in all dispute resolution processes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and settlement negotiations.
Amanda has dealt with professional negligence claims acting for and against solicitors and law firms, accountants, IFAs and construction consultants including surveyors. She also has experience in dealing with financial disputes, particularly in relation to property investment portfolios and disputes or investigations of a regulatory nature. In addition she has also represented clients in disputes where insolvency issues arise.
Her construction experience includes providing advice to employers and contractors on issues such as delay, loss and expense, liquidated damages, payment notices, variations and defects. She has particular expertise in dealing with technically complex engineering claims.
Amanda has dealt with several large complex software licensing disputes and is familiar with the issues facing companies in this area. She also has many years of experience dealing with insurance coverage disputes under all major types of insurance including PI, PL, CAR and E&O policies.
Amanda is recognised by Chambers and Partners as a Ranked Lawyer in contentious construction.
Amanda is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Individual in commercial litigation and professional negligence and as a Recommended Lawyer in contentious construction.
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