Elissa Thursfield

Consultant Solicitor

Elissa is a Consultant at Richard Nelson LLP and splits her time between North Wales and London with a focus on advising businesses on a range of employment law issues, from day to day advice to complex legal challenges.

Elissa is a confident and robust employment litigator who works exceptionally well with senior management, HR teams and in-house counsel.

With experience acting for both employer and employee clients, Elissa is described by clients as straightforward and creative with a no-nonsense approach – always with the client’s commercial interests in mind.

Elissa has a particular interest in complex grievances, discrimination and maternity issues, and has experience acting for PLC clients, SMEs and household name brands. In addition to her contentious practice Elissa offers drafting work and can provide contracts, policies and undertake HR audit work.

Elissa also delivers training in relation to employment and HR issues, often to senior managers or those who are being promoted to management positions. Her training offers a unique mix of employment expertise backed by her experience working with the emergency services as a Community First Responder and an RNLI Helm.

Services & Specialisms

Expert advice & representation in these areas

Employment Law

We advise and represent both employers and employees on a range of cases, including tribunals, workplace grievances and Settlement Agreements.
Workplace Discrimination Solicitors

Our solicitors work with you to help you tackle this serious issue, in whatever form it has taken within your particular circumstances, helping you prepare for difficult meetings or supporting you in taking the matter to court.
Workplace Grievance and Complaints

Navigate complex grievance and complaint procedures while at work with the support of our specialist employment solicitors.
Employment Law for Employers

Work with our employment solicitors to draft policies and documents, resolve settlement agreement issues, gain support in redundancy procedures, and more.
Employee Settlement Agreements

Our employment solicitors are here to help you leave your job on fair terms. We’ll help you at every possible stage of the process, from the initial offer, to the final agreement.
Employer Settlement Agreement Solicitors

Richard Nelson LLP’s employment solicitors will act as trusted partners to your business, ensuring that Settlement Agreements are correctly negotiated and drafted, so that you can focus on your work with the peace of mind that your business is protected against claims in the Employment Tribunal.
Employment Tribunal Solicitors

Our employment solicitors will help you make sure that your claim is presented properly and that you get the best possible result from your tribunal.
Employment Law Fees

We have provided an indication of costs for bringing and defending Employment Tribunal Claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal.
Employment Law for Employees

We advise and represent employees in a range of matters, including disputes & grievances within current roles, and settlement agreements or other matters following the end of employment.
Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

Speak to us for help claiming compensation if you have been treated unfairly, or for support in an employment tribunal should the case progress to that stage.
Workplace Disciplinary

We will help you present your case to your employer in the event of a workplace disciplinary, providing advice and support throughout the process.
Small Businesses

Our team includes commercial, employment and tax specialists who can work with small businesses on a one-off or long-term basis to provide expert support in different areas. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.
Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lawyers

We will help you reach a resolution if you are experiencing harassment and bullying in your workplace. Contact us to see how we can work with you.