Jonathan Francis

Sports writer with a foundation in law, five years spent drafting exacting documents for corporate litigation and NCLT proceedings. That precision carries directly into sports writing. Covers cricket, football, basketball, and tennis across long-form features, analytical essays, and match reports. Published work available online

Independent Sports Writer - WordPress Portfolio

(2026-04)

• Publishes original analysis across cricket, football, basketball, and tennis, covering tactics, performance, and narrative storytelling.
• Produced tactical and historical analysis spanning football's positional evolution and basketball's statistical revolution, translating complex concepts for a general audience.
• Wrote in-depth player profiles examining technique, temperament, and defining moments under pressure.
• Delivered structured match reports with editorial clarity and sharp game-day observation.
• Applies five years of professional research and document-drafting rigour to every piece.

Legal Associate - Sundar Law Associates - Chennai

(2022-08 - 2026-07)

• Drafted and vetted a wide range of commercial agreements, including wind energy, brand licensing, joint venture, and master service agreements, for a portfolio of corporate clients.
• Led end-to-end NCLT demerger proceedings for two corporate groups, managing all documentation, filings, and procedural requirements through to completion.
• Consistently translated complex legal frameworks into clear, precise written work, a discipline that now underpins every piece of sports writing.

Legal Associate - Young World Publications - Chennai

(2021-04 - 2022-07)

• Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements including NDAs, rental agreements, and vendor contracts, ensuring legal compliance and clarity of terms.
• Provided end-to-end legal support for contract management and compliance, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Worked within a publishing environment, developing an early understanding of media, print production, and content-driven business operations.

B.Com LL.B - Law and Commerce - The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law (2016 - 2020)