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Yacine Francis
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates

11 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Dispute Resolution

Middle East-wide

4 Years Ranked

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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)

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - United Arab Emirates

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Yacine Francis is well known for his prolific DIFC litigation practice. In addition to this, he takes on a variety of international arbitration matters as counsel, acting for clients on joint venture, shareholder and other commercial disputes. Operating from Dubai, he frequently represents financial institutions and technology companies.
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Dispute Resolution - Middle East-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Yacine Francis is based in Dubai. He has a wealth of experience representing clients in both DIFC litigation and international arbitration, including matters conducted under UNCITRAL rules.
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Yacine Francis is a great lawyer and you want him on your side.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Yacine Francis is a good advocate with excellent knowledge of the litigation landscape in Dubai and the Middle East.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Yacine is highly respected and for good reason. He has been very effective in resolving seemingly intractable cross-border disputes with the highest levels of complexity.

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