Ian Carson

With over 30 years’ experience as a solicitor, Ian is an expert in navigating complex commercial disputes for clients across industry sectors. He leads Harper James’ Dispute Resolution team, bringing a pragmatic, business-oriented perspective to every case.

Ian’s strength lies in making complex legal issues clear and actionable; he ensures clients understand their options, risks and likely outcomes, so they can make confident decisions. He handles a wide spectrum of contentious work, including contractual and shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, insolvency matters and cross-border litigation.

His client-first style centres on delivering results that help businesses move forward. As Ian puts it: “It’s rewarding to find a solution which lets the client focus on what really matters to their business.”