Education
B.A. LL.B. (University of Natal) 1989
Professional Qualifications
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana 1991.
Fellow of the Botswana Institute of Arbitrators.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Botswana Law Society
Member of High Court Case Management & Records Committee
Member of High Court Liaison Committee
Partner Profile
John Carr-Hartley is the Managing Partner of Armstrongs, in addition he heads up the Litigation and Arbitration Department. John is renowned for his arbitration expertise, particularly in the fields of civil engineering and building disputes.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the field of Litigation, John conducts the bulk of his work in the High Court and Court of Appeal. His position as one of Botswana’s most experienced and sought after Litigation Attorneys is further entrenched by his numerous accolades achieved in this area of practice. His knowledge proves invaluable to clients who require representation in court.
Community
Trustee of Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation
Honorary Life Member of Tshomarelo Okavango Conservation Trust
Founder Trustee of Chobe Wildlife Trust and Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Board Member, Thornhill Primary School
Visiting Lecturer University of Botswana
Directorships
Audi Properties (Pty) Ltd
Gametrackers Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Game Viewers (Pty) Ltd and Xaxaba Camp (Pty) Ltd – all part of the Belmond Hotels Group
Beryllium (Pty) Ltd
Delta & Ocean Air (Pty) Ltd
Recognition
Since 2007, John has consistently ranked in the highest category in Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for General Business Law. “John Carr-Hartley leads the firm‟s disputes team, and is widely regarded as an “Excellent Litigator” who also offers impressive expertise in arbitration cases. Clients value the fact that he keeps them in the loop and that his attention to detail is on the button.” – Chambers, The World’s Leading Lawyers.
John was appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission for Botswana in August 2014.