He has a particular interest in energy, corporations, competition and consumer law. Francis is well placed to work with protected, sensitive and confidential information including within government. Francis has a Commonwealth rate.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Francis worked at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for eight years with experience in energy investigations as well as particular expertise in advising Commissioners on strategic and governance matters.
During his long tenure at the ACCC he also supported the National Competition Council in relation to their recommendations on nationally significant infrastructure (ports, gas pipelines, rail, water infrastructure) and its role under the $900M National Productivity Fund; which involves competition enhancing law reform across Australia.
Francis’ commercial acumen is further bolstered by his previous roles as a CFO and Company Secretary in Australia as well as roles with Goldman Sachs and UBS in London. Francis is an Australian Chartered Accountant, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Certified Government Investigator.
Francis holds a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University where he was Valedictorian and won academic prizes including the Booth Medal and Victoria Legal Aid Prize. Francis has a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from Monash.
Francis taught Evidence Law at Deakin University.
Francis is a volunteer member of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre finance committee.
Francis is reading with Lynton Hogan and his senior mentor is Dan Star KC.
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