Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 
Franco acts for major domestic and international construction contractors, infrastructure investors, multinational technology suppliers, and joint venture entities. His clients include large-scale EPC contractors, rail and transport system manufacturers, and companies operating across public-private partnership structures. He advises on projects across New South Wales, Victoria and nationally.
Franco advises on procurement strategy, bid participation, contract negotiation, project delivery structures and risk allocation for major capital works programs. He advises on alliance agreements, PPP frameworks, subcontract arrangements, and maintenance contracts, acting for both contractors and non-owner participants in delivery consortia. He also assists clients with contract administration, claims management and stakeholder negotiations during construction.
Franco’s matters routinely involve multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs. He has led advice on projects valued at A$6.5 billion and A$30–40 billion. His work spans complex cross-border joint venture structures, multi-party delivery consortia, PPP documentation, and government-facing contract negotiations on state-significant and nationally critical infrastructure.
Franco is consistently recognised by clients for his commercial acuity and understanding of project economics. He translates technical and legal complexity into practical positions, identifies commercially workable solutions and navigates multi-party negotiations with precision.
