Construction, engineering & commercial law

Practice Areas

Arbitrations, adjudications and mediations

Delays and extensions of time

JBCC / NEC / FIDIC construction contract disputes

Defective work claims

Contract drafting / advice

Commercial contract disputes

Sectional title and HOA disputes

About Harris & Co

I act for engineers, contractors, and developers in building and commercial disputes.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Worked as a lawyer for over 11 years.
Admitted as an attorney in South Africa since 2017.
Right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa.
Director at one of South Africa’s oldest law practices since 2021.
Admitted as a lawyer in Australia since 2022
Worked for a leading construction law practice in Perth, Australia.

Where I am different

My overseas experience has changed how I practice law. I take a more detailed and analytical approach than most attorneys.
Solid forensic and advocacy skills
I keep a lower case load. This allows me to spend more time on the forensic detail that determiens the outcome of each case.
I am transparent about legal costs.
I provide clear advice. I tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear.
I handle matters personally and avoid outsourcing complex work to advocates.
I thrive in document-heavy disputes.

Jaqueline D

I have recently had the pleasure of being advised and assisted by Malcolm Harris. While assisting me in a very stressful situation, I found Malcolm to be patient, compassionate, and very informative. Malcolm went above and beyond my expectations in finding a very workable solution for me and I am hugely grateful to not only his professional experience, but also his conduct and manner.

Julius M.

“Hi Malcolm, I just want to say it has been more than an inspiration to work with someone of your calibre. Thanks.”

Morne V.

“You changed my life and dug me out of a deep hole. If you can do the same for anyone else, it’s a gift that you should share with others in similar situations.”

Vincent B.

“Thank you once again for your wonderful professional service to date in handling my matter. You have done yourself and your firm proud, and my wife and I are very grateful for the invaluable guidance provided during a very stressful time for us.”