Michael Francies

Michael Shaul Francies (born 14 October 1956) is a British solicitor who specializes in equity financing. He is currently the a partner of the London office of Sullivan & Cromwell.

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.

In 2009 an industry magazine described Francies as "the best UK corporate partner currently practising with a US firm."

Honours 2004, "Partner of the Year" - The Lawyer. 2006, "Deal Lawyer of the Year" - Legal Week. 2008, one of the Times Online's "Law 100", a list of "the most powerful and influential [people] within the law today". 2009, "Hot 100 2009" - The Lawyer