Maxime Francis

Maxime Francis is an attorney-at-law and a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where he currently works as a research and teaching assistant.
After completing his studies, Maxime practiced as a trainee lawyer in a Swiss law firm specialized in litigation and arbitration. He was admitted to the Geneva bar in 2021.

Risk Transfer under the CISG for Gold (allegedly) Stolen in Ghana

The Federal Supreme Court clarifies the conditions for risk transfer under the CISG and joint liability under the SCO. The Court confirms that when it comes to sales contracts involving transportation of goods, risk remains with the seller until the goods have been delivered to the carrier, and that joint liability can be established through contractual form as well as subsequent conduct.

Unilateral termination of a long-term IT contract: when is good cause not good enough?

The existence of good cause denied in unilateral termination of a long-term IT contract, despite claims of outdated equipment, repeated technical issues and poor maintenance services.