Rosie Francis

Rosie Francis, a Special Counsel at FAL Lawyers, is a highly skilled commercial litigator with extensive experience in insolvency, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters. Her practice includes representing insolvency practitioners in cases involving voidable transactions and insolvent trading claims, as well as assisting creditors and debtors in creditor petition claims. Rosie is adept at handling complex commercial disputes involving companies, directors, and individuals. She is committed to achieving timely and cost-effective solutions for her clients, offering strategic advice and dispute resolution services before litigation becomes necessary. In addition to her litigation expertise, Rosie advises clients on various commercial agreements and business issues. Her courtroom proficiency is demonstrated by her frequent appearances and support in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia, County Court of Victoria, and Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. She is also experienced in proceedings before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Victorian Small Business Commission, and Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria, with a particular knack for managing urgent applications in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Rosie's leadership is evident in her active involvement with Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV), where she has served as Immediate Past President, President, and Vice President. Her career began at QR Lawyers, where she progressed from a Law Clerk to a Senior Associate, gaining invaluable experience across multiple legal roles. Rosie's academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne and an Advanced Certificate in Insolvency from the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association.