LL.B., B.A.GDLP, MQLS
Senior Associate
Having previously worked as a general practitioner in a vibrant and expanding regional boutique law firm for four (4) years, Francis has obtained a breadth of knowledge in a wide variety of areas of the law.
Francis has appeared in over 15 Courts across the East coast of Australia and is positioned to provide a suite of legal services to clients as required, alongside his particular special interest area of civil and commercial litigation.
Recent legal projects
- Carriage of matters in the NSW and Qld Supreme Courts regarding breach of contract, misuse of confidential information, patent infringement and partnership disputes;
- Obtained declarations from the NSW Land and Environment Court affirming the subsistence of an historical development consent;
- Acting for the buyer in the acquisition of an accounting firm;
- Various matters involving winding up on just and equitable grounds pursuant to section 461K of the Corporations Act 2001(Cth);
Formal qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Professional Practice
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts
Admissions and memberships
- Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
Areas of Legal Interest
- Civil Litigation
- Equity
- Contract Law
- Commercial Leases
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
Recent articles by Francis
Shareholder oppression in equal ownership situations
Shareholder oppression – the early warning signs
Recent decisions
Gardner Industries Pty Ltd as trustee for the S M Gardner Family Trust v Telstra Corporation Limited [2021] FCA 294
Christian v Cooper [2020] QSC 224 (24 July 2020)
Christian v Cooper (No 2) [2020] QSC 226 (24 July 2020)
Campbell v Sutherland [2020] FCA 765 (25 May 2020)
Personal Statement
Francis’ personal interest include:
- Sports including football, rugby and tennis
- Real property investment
- Classic Cars
- Cooking
Contact information
T: (07) 3221 0013
E: fjoseph@dundaslawyers.com.au
