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Anthony Francis

Anthony Francis

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Tony specialises exclusively in construction and energy law and related matters, and advises in relation to dispute avoidance (including strategic contract advice during the course of a project), dispute resolution and procurement for a broad range of both domestic and international clients. Recent procurement advice has concerned a high-profile Olympic venue, a Premier League football club stadium and amendments to PFI documentation.

Tony is a trained adjudicator, is on several industry panels and regularly advises on all aspects of adjudication. He is also a Centre for Dispute Resolution trained mediator and has used mediation to resolve many disputes, including multi-party, multimillion-pound cases.

Career

Tony has an honours law degree from Sheffield University. Trained at Beale and Company, he qualified in 1987. He joined Fenwick Elliott in October 1990, becoming a partner in 1992.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association; member of the Society of Construction Law; member of the Adjudication Society; member of the London Court of International Arbitration; member of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial
Anthony Francis is a highly sought-after contentious construction lawyer with noteworthy experience advising major developers and contractors. He regularly assists with disputes concerning significant transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

Strengths

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  • Anthony Francis has a wide understanding of the construction industry, enabling him to provide excellent commercial and legal advice.

    Construction: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Anthony Francis is a superman, trusted to guide and counsel at the executive level.

    Construction: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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