Francine is an experienced M&A lawyer with a wealth of experience in acquisitions, divestments, investments and joint ventures for corporate, private equity and government clients.

Along with extensive experience in healthcare transactions, she advises clients in the education, consumer goods and technology sectors. Her experience includes advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom, as well as advising clients on corporate governance, commercial contracting and compliance matters.

Francine has also undertaken two client secondments and is passionate about using her skills to support organisations making a difference to our community, including through pro bono work.

She joins Maddocks from Herbert Smith Freehills and will begin with the firm on 16 August.

Maddocks partner and healthcare sector leader Lucille Scomazzon welcomed Francine to the firm.

“We are delighted to have Francine join Maddocks. She is an outstanding lawyer who stands out for her commerciality and technical skill. She will be a fantastic addition to our market-leading Healthcare team at a time of significant activity and change across the sector.

About Maddocks

Maddocks is a proudly independent Australian law firm that works closely with corporations, businesses and governments throughout Australia and internationally. We advise national and international clients across the education, government, healthcare, infrastructure and technology sectors, from our Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney offices. Our specialist expertise includes dispute resolution and litigation, employment and safety, financial services, franchising and insolvency.

For more information:

Jason Silverii
Communications Manager
Tel: 03 9258 3509
Mobile: 0407 618 058
jason.silverii@maddocks.com.au