Michael Francies
British solicitor
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Michael Shaul Francies (born 14 October 1956) is a British solicitor who specializes in equity financing. He is currently the managing partner of the London office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges. [1]
Michael Shaul Francies | |
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Michael Francies (2004) | |
| Born | 14 October 1956 Tiberias, Israel |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Website | Weil, Gotshal & Manges site |
Early life and education
Francies was born in Israel, but moved to the UK as a young child. He earned his law degree at Manchester University; and did graduate work in finance at the College of Law, London.
Career
After completing the bar, Francies began working with Clifford Chance. In 1998 he moved to Weil Gotshal & Manges, where he still works.[2]
In 2009 an industry magazine described Francies as "the best UK corporate partner currently practising with a US firm."[3]
Honours
- 2004, "Partner of the Year" - The Lawyer.[4]
- 2006, "Deal Lawyer of the Year" - Legal Week.[5]
- 2008, one of the Times Online's "Law 100", a list of "the most powerful and influential [people] within the law today".[6]
- 2009, "Hot 100 2009" - The Lawyer [7]
