Cristián Francos, Counsel

Mr. Francos is a lawyer from the Argentine Republic.  He specializes in the areas of International Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, participating also in the area of Investigations and White Collar Defense. Mr. Francos provides general counsel to foreign clients, focusing on matters relating to individuals and companies in Latin America and Spain. His work experience includes more than six years with the largest law firm in Argentina, acting as the Chief of Staff to a head member of the legislature of the City of Buenos Aires, and practice as a foreign attorney with another prestigious U.S. law firm. Mr. Francos' native language is Spanish.

OTHER LANGUAGES

• English
• Portuguese (Conversational)
  

In the News

• Lawyers believe they will Sue Argentinean Companies over Madoff
• Nationalization Feeds Griesa's Suspicions
• Suing the Giant
• The Americans Come Back but Not to Compete

Publications, Presentations and Events

• "Judge Griesa's Ruling in NML Capital: A U.S. Judge Wades Deep Into the Argentine Political System"
• "The El Paso Ruling and its Effect on the Use of §1782 in Private International Arbitration Proceedings"
• "Is Argentina the Next Hub of Money Laundering and what are the Consequences for International Business?"
• "What Can Madoff Investors do to Maximize the Recovery of Their Assets?"
• "Insider Trading in Argentina: The Legal Framework, Enforcement, International Cooperation & Selected Case Studies"
• "Potential Implications of the Lehman Brothers Insolvency for Latin American Financial Institutions"

Professional Affiliations

• Colegio de Abogados de la Capital Federal, (Buenos Aires Bar)
• International Bar Association