Rosie Francis, a Special Counsel at FAL Lawyers, is a highly skilled commercial litigator with extensive experience in insolvency, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters. Her practice includes representing insolvency practitioners in cases involving voidable transactions and insolvent trading claims, as well as assisting creditors and debtors in creditor petition claims. Rosie is adept at handling complex commercial disputes involving companies, directors, and individuals. She is committed to achieving timely and cost-effective solutions for her clients, offering strategic advice and dispute resolution services before litigation becomes necessary. In addition to her litigation expertise, Rosie advises clients on various commercial agreements and business issues. Her courtroom proficiency is demonstrated by her frequent appearances and support in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia, County Court of Victoria, and Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. She is also experienced in proceedings before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Victorian Small Business Commission, and Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria, with a particular knack for managing urgent applications in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Rosie's leadership is evident in her active involvement with Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV), where she has served as Immediate Past President, President, and Vice President. Her career began at QR Lawyers, where she progressed from a Law Clerk to a Senior Associate, gaining invaluable experience across multiple legal roles. Rosie's academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne and an Advanced Certificate in Insolvency from the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association.
Special Counsel
FAL Lawyers
Aug 2025 - Present • 1 year 3 months
Immediate Past President
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Mar 2025 - Present • 1 year 8 months
President
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 • 11 months
Senior Associate
FAL Lawyers
Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 • 1 year 7 months
Senior Associate
QR Lawyers
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 • 1 year 4 months
Vice President
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 • 2 years
Associate
QR Lawyers
Mar 2021 - Sep 2022 • 1 year 6 months
Communications Chair
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Apr 2020 - Apr 2022 • 2 years
Advocacy Sub-Committee Member
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Apr 2020 - Apr 2022 • 2 years
Lawyer
QR Lawyers
Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 • 1 year 4 months
Communications Sub-Committee Member
Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV)
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 • 1 year
Law Graduate
QR Lawyers
Jul 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 year 4 months
Law Clerk
QR Lawyers
May 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 year 2 months
Advanced Certificate in Insolvency
Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
2025
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Melbourne
2015 - 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts (Art History; Political and International Studies)
University of Melbourne
2012 - 2014
Victorian Certificate of Education
Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne
2011
Last checked: 20 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
