Partner — Litigation
James Carter
22 years in practice
LL.B (Hons), University of Colombo
English, Sinhala
“Cases are won in preparation. The courtroom just makes it official.”
James is the firm's lead trial counsel, appearing before the Commercial High Court and appellate courts in contract, shareholder and employment disputes.
He built the firm's Labour Tribunal practice and advises employers on high-stakes terminations and inquiries.
Practice areas
Admissions
- Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka (2004)
Client words
From matters in this practice
“Straightforward about our chances from day one, including the weak points of our own case. The award came in near the top of the range they predicted. Litigation is never pleasant, but it was never opaque.”
“Negotiated my exit package with precision and zero drama. I walked away with terms I would not have thought possible, and a reference intact.”