Donnie Harris LL.B (Hons) Acc. Spec.(Bus)
Partner
Secretary: Briar Koko
Donnie Harris completed his Bachelor of Laws degree at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. Prior to joining the firm in February of 2002, Donnie worked for the Queensland Building Tribunal in Brisbane where he gained practical experience in general litigation, construction and contract issues.
Donnie is currently practicing in the areas of business law, employment law and superannuation. Donnie has regularly advised clients on:
- large scale business mergers and acquisitions, including assisting clients to draft and negotiate project documentation;
- starting self managed super funds and amending trust deeds;
- superannuation borrowing arrangements;
- business disputes, including franchising, partnerships, trading trusts and companies;
- incorporation of companies, establishment of trusts, partnerships and other trading structures;
- matters impacting upon rural clients including agistment, leasing, easements, acquisitions and mining compensation agreements.
Donnie also acts for one of Queensland’s largest independently owned motor vehicle groups and was the legal advisor for the establishment of North Queensland’s only Australian Technical College.
Donnie was appointed as a partner to the Firm in 2008.
Donnie is an Accredited Specialist in Business Law, Queensland. Donnie was awarded the highest Achievement Award when he undertook the statewide accreditation course in 2008.