Franco joined Whitelaw Twining in 2011. Franco’s practice involves a broad range of commercial litigation, insurance defence and the prosecution of subrogated claims. He has handled matters involving product liability failures, construction defect claims, water and fire losses, occupiers’ liability, and general commercial matters such as complex shareholder disputes and breaches of contract.
Franco oversees our Subrogation group—and supports his team of lawyers and paralegals with strategy direction, client management and business development. His superior analytical, social and observational skills make him an exceptional lawyer and leader.
Franco has represented clients before all levels of Court in British Columbia, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. In addition, he has successfully advocated for clients in numerous mediations.
When not in the office, Franco plays basketball and volleyball. He also volunteers at Access Pro Bono’s Paralegal Clinic as duty counsel.
