Damian Carter—Weightmans

Weightmans LLP has hired Damian Carter as partner in Manchester. Damian joins the firm from Berg, where he was partner and head of commercial dispute resolution.

Damian specialises in resolving complex, high value commercial and corporate disputes. He acts primarily for SME companies, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals, with extensive experience in conducting proceedings in the specialist divisions of the High Court.

Damian will join partner and head of corporate Paul Raftery and his team in advising and developing the firm’s owner managed business client base.

Robert Jones, national head of commercial dispute resolution at Weightmans said: “Damian is a fantastic addition to the team, bringing with him a wealth of experience, knowledge and vision which will greatly benefit our clients. 

“SMEs and owner managed businesses have an acute need for very specialist legal advice and commercial understanding. Damian is highly regarded in this area, and his arrival will help us to continue to deliver an excellent service to clients with his considerable expertise."

Damian added: “Weightmans has an excellent reputation and its focus and ambition fits well with my own. I am delighted to join a firm that is so highly regarded for its commercial foresight, innovation and commitment to its clients.”