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 and superannuation.  Donnie has regularly advised clients on large scale business mergers and acquisitions, including assisting clients to draft and negotiate project documentation.  Donnie also acts for one of Queenslandâs largest independently owned motor vehicle groups and North Queenslandâs 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. 
 

Areas of Specific Interest

  • Corporate Governance
  • Business Structures
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Franchising
  • Lease advice
  • Superannuation
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, 2002
  • Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, 2004
  • Accredited Specialist in Business Law, Queensland, 2009
  • CERT IV in Business (Governance), 2009
 

Community Involvement

  • Corporate Member, Townsville Chamber of Commerce
  • Corporate Member, Young Chamber - Townsville Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Apex Townsville
  • 2008 District Governor, Apex North and West Queensland
  • 2007 to present Chairman, Nth Qld Small Business Development Centre
  • Director, Barrier Reef Basketball Pty Ltd (the Townsville McDonald Crocodiles)
 

Papers & Publications

  • Retail Shop Leasing - A Bridge Too Far, presented to the North Queensland Law Association
  • Is Your Service Trust Legitimate?, The Queensland Law Reporter, Vol 25, April 2005 No 5
  • Corporate Governance (co-authored with Peter Morrison and Wendy Munson), presented to the Board of the Australian Technical College of North Queensland
  • Legal Issues in the Sale and Purchase of a Business, presented to key clients and referrers, March 2008
  • Good Credit Practice - Don't Fall Asleep at the Wheel, presented to key clients and referrers, March 2008
  • Retail Shop Leasing - A Bridge Too Far, The Queensland Law Reporter, Vol 29, October 2008 No 2
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