O'Connor Harris & Co - Barristers and Solicitors

O'Connor Harris & Co was formed by the merger of JS O'Connor solicitors and John Harris solicitors in 1982. In 2020, the firm became a proprietary limited company trading as O'Connor Harris & Co, Pty Limited. The founding directors are John and Ruth Harris. In 2023, three newly appointed directors joined, all of whom were existing solicitors within the company. The team has combined industry experience and knowledge in residential conveyancing, wills, estate planning, commercial law, and litigation involving family law, building and construction law.

The main services offered are conveyancing, property law, commercial law, wills & estates, and building & construction law. The firm has provided advice to the Master Builders Association of the ACT for many years. John Harris and Ruth Harris are Director/Solicitors. Joseph Wong, Aleira Crivici, and Enrica Wong are Director/Solicitors. Elena Griffin is a Solicitor.

Residential property transactions dominate the work described by clients of this Canberra firm, spanning home purchases, simultaneous sales and acquisitions, building contract reviews and post-settlement assistance. A point that comes up often is how reliably settlements proceeded, including matters where delays caused by other parties were managed without the process becoming stressful. Elena Griffin draws repeated acknowledgement for her meticulous approach to contracts and purchases, with customers noting that risks were identified clearly, questions were answered patiently and practical recommendations were offered.

Several reviewers highlight the professionalism and steady communication of named staff, including Imran Quisar, who guided buyers through the early stages, and Rachel O'Brien, credited with securing outcomes after settlement. Kelly receives similar recognition for keeping purchasers informed while a settlement date shifted repeatedly, remaining calm and supportive throughout. The contributions of Allie, Jenna, Enrica and Sebastian Mee are also linked with prompt updates and dependable help at various points in transactions. Reviewers describe fees for contract review as fair and results that surpassed what had been anticipated, while the friendly manner of the team is said to have made first home purchases far less daunting.