Hamsana Vamadeva – Called to the Bar - 2013
Hamsana is an experienced civil and commercial barrister with a broad practice encompassing credit hire, contractual and commercial disputes, financial disputes, property and landlord and tenant work.
She has substantial advocacy experience and regularly represents both claimants and defendants at interlocutory hearings and trials. Hamsana is particularly well suited to cases involving a combination of factual, financial and contractual issues and is known for providing clear, practical advice and measured, effective advocacy.
Credit Hire and Motor Claims
Hamsana has considerable experience of credit hire litigation, acting for the claimant.
She is experienced in dealing with both the documentary and evidential issues which commonly arise in credit hire litigation and is comfortable conducting trials involving contested factual and financial evidence.
Commercial and Contractual Disputes
Hamsana has a strong background in civil and commercial litigation and accepts instructions across a broad range of contractual disputes.
Her experience includes claims arising from:
- the supply of goods and services;
- unpaid invoices and commercial debts;
- contractual payment disputes;
- financial and business arrangements;
- breach of contract;
She is able to advise at an early stage upon prospects, evidence and litigation strategy as well as appearing at interim applications and final hearings.
Hamsana also has experience of commercial arbitration, giving her a particularly useful perspective in disputes involving businesses and commercial relationships.
Finance and Insolvency
Hamsana accepts instructions in disputes involving financial arrangements and liabilities and has experience of both personal and corporate insolvency.
She has represented both creditors and debtors and has experience of insolvency and winding-up proceedings.
Her background in commercial and contract law, together with postgraduate study in International Trade Law, enables her readily to deal with cases involving detailed financial documentation and contractual payment mechanisms.
Property, Landlord and Tenant
Hamsana has considerable experience of property litigation and landlord and tenant disputes.
Her practice includes:
- rent arrears and possession proceedings;
- forfeiture;
- disputes concerning occupation and ownership of property;
- TOLATA claims;
- building and construction disputes; and
- related contractual disputes.
She is able to advise and appear at all stages of proceedings.
Wider Experience
Before qualifying at the Bar of England and Wales, Hamsana qualified and practised at the Sri Lankan Bar, where her practice included commercial and human rights law. She also gained experience as an advocate in commercial arbitration proceedings.
In addition to her civil and commercial practice, Hamsana has significant experience in family law, including financial remedies and both public and private children proceedings. Her breadth of practice makes her particularly comfortable dealing with cases which cross traditional practice areas or involve complex factual backgrounds.
Hamsana is a calm, approachable and practical advocate. She is particularly effective with clients who require clear advice and reassurance during difficult or demanding litigation.
Education and Professional Background
- Called to the Bar of England and Wales: 2013
- Called to the Bar of Sri Lanka: 2003
- Law Degree, University of Colombo
- Master’s Degree in International Trade Law, University of Wales, Cardiff – Distinction
- Experience practising commercial and human rights law at the Sri Lankan Bar
- Experience as an advocate in commercial arbitration proceedings
Hamsana accepts instructions across civil and commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on credit hire, contractual and financial disputes, disputes concerning goods and services, insolvency and property litigation.