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Yacine Francis

Partner

Yacine is Head of Middle East, Turkey and Africa Arbitration, Litigation and Investigations.

He specializes in international arbitrations, as well as cross-border litigation proceedings and corporate fraud and regulatory investigations. His renowned ‘sophisticated arbitration practice’ extends across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Yacine has acted under all of the major institutional international arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and DIAC and regularly appears as an advocate in arbitrations and court litigation. 

Yacine has acted on a number of complex and highly sensitive internal corporate investigations in the region and has extensive experience of fraud claims, asset-tracing actions and investigations relating to the alleged fraud and misconduct of senior employees. 

Yacine’s experience of complex international disputes spans a wide range of sectors, including the oil and gas, automotive, aviation, power generation and banking industries.

Expertise

Industries

Recognition

A highly respected practitioner in his field, team head Yacine Francis has an excellent strategic mind.
LEGAL 500 2024 UAE (DISPUTE RESOLUTION: ARBITRATION & INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION)
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)

Awards

  • Leading Individual, LEGAL 500 2024 UAE (DISPUTE RESOLUTION: ARBITRATION & INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION)

Qualifications

Admissions

Solicitor Advocate, Higher Rights, 2005

Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2003

Academic

BA, Durham University, 1998
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.