Ryan Francis has joined law firm Sparke Helmore’s casualty team as a partner, based in Sydney.

He specialises in product and public liability, including worker to worker injuries, and his commercial litigation experience includes complex liability disputes across sectors including construction, manufacturing and retail.

Mr Francis has also managed a portfolio of matters for schools and faith-based organisations, advising on historical claims and personal injury.

He joins Sparke Helmore from Lander & Rogers.

Sparke Helmore national practice group leader for casualty Belinda Michalk says the firm has ambitious growth plans in public liability and personal injury.