Francis is Rajah & Tann’s Regional Head of Disputes Group and is recognised as a leading disputes lawyer – Asia Law Profiles (2017-2022); Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2014-2019, 2021-2023); Ranked Lawyers Chambers Global (2016-2024); Dispute Resolution Chambers Asia-Pacific (2016-2024); Best Lawyer in Litigation Practice (2024), Best Lawyers International (2013-2024); Best Lawyer in Singapore – Arbitration and Mediation (2022, 2024); Global Arbitration Review (2010); Best Litigation Lawyers in Singapore (2013, 2022); Asia Law Leading Lawyers (2009, 2022). He is a past global President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and also a Past President of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association.