Yacine Francis
Partner
Dubai
Yacine Francis
Partner
Dubai
Contact details
Yacine Francis is a partner in our disputes team based in Dubai. He specialises in international arbitrations, including those relating to joint venture and shareholder disputes, as well as cross-border litigation proceedings and corporate fraud and regulatory investigations. His renowned ‘sophisticated arbitration practice’ extends across the Middle East, India, Africa and Europe. Yacine has acted under all of the major institutional international arbitration rules and regularly appears as an advocate in arbitrations and court litigation.
Yacine has experience of complex international disputes across a wide range of sectors. These include the automotive, aviation, construction, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation and banking industries.
“Yacine Francis is praised for his advocacy abilities, with one source describing him as “good on his feet in court”.” Chambers Global 2020 (United Arab Emirates, Dispute Resolution)
Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Investigations, Enforcement and Business Crime
Sectors
Office
Dubai
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
Qualifications
Professional
Solicitor Advocate, Higher Rights, 2005
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2003
Academic
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Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Investigations, Enforcement and Business Crime
Sectors
Office
Dubai
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
Qualifications
Professional
Solicitor Advocate, Higher Rights, 2005
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2003
Academic
