Francis Armstrong

Francis provides businesses with practical and affordable legal advice, delivering clear and concise transactional documents tailored to meet the demands of commercial law, where speed and accuracy are essential. With a strong academic background that includes Accounting, Business Finance, Commercial Law, and Succession Law, Francis is adept at interpreting financial documents and reports. This enables effective collaboration with accountants and financial planners to support clients’ projects and resolve complex issues. Francis has been appointed twice by the Supreme Court as an Administrator in cases involving disputed wills, demonstrating a trusted ability to manage sensitive estate matters. Admitted to both the Sydney and Canberra Bars, Francis brings a broad legal perspective to client engagements. In addition to legal practice, Francis has significant experience in the financial sector, having managed mortgage portfolios valued at $140 million. This experience includes preparing mortgage documentation and successfully managing debt collections. Francis also holds qualifications including an Australian Financial Services Licence, Credit Licence, and Securities Licence, underpinning a thorough understanding of financial regulations. Francis’s legal expertise extends to family law matters such as divorces and property settlements, estate planning including drafting Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, and administration of estates. Further, Francis has assisted developers with land subdivisions across the Gold Coast, Pittsworth, and Toowoomba, and has represented mortgagees in various transactions. This diverse legal and financial experience equips Francis to provide business clients with informed, practical advice across a range of commercial and estate-related matters.