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Elliot Francis

Elliot joined Edwin Coe as an Associate within the Employment team in April 2017. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2012, achieving a 2:1 Law degree and completed the Legal Practice Course in 2013 at the University of Law, Guildford, receiving Commendation.

Elliot completed a training contract at Tim Johnson/Law, a boutique Employment Law Firm in Temple and gained specific experience in contentious claimant work.

  • Assisting on a large appeal for a Claimant bringing a whistleblowing claim against a Non-Departmental Public Body which had the potential to affect 54,000 Junior Doctors and was heard in the Court of Appeal.
  • Acting for a Claimant in respect of their claims for race, religion and sex discrimination, as well as unfair dismissal, whilst also defending a claim of gross misconduct and successfully defending a strikeout application.
  • Assisted in negotiating a positive settlement outcome for the Claimant prior to hearing.
  • Advising a Claimant seeking to establish an employment relationship status with an end user in a tripartite working arrangement.
  • Advising a Claimant in relation to bringing a religion and belief discrimination claim against the MOD regarding unfair treatment towards the end of a distinguished military career.
  • Drafting a company handbook and various employment contracts for an international recruitment company
    in respect of its UK employees following a number of senior departures which had resulted in important company information being taken.
Elliot Francis awards

Credentials

  • Member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Quotes

Elliot is recommended for his responsiveness and empathy during a difficult time negotiating with an employer.


Client Feedback 2023

Elliot is recommended for his responsiveness and empathy during a difficult time negotiating with an employer.

Client Feedback 2023

Elliot is recommended for his responsiveness and empathy during a difficult time negotiating with an employer.


Client Feedback 2023

Elliot is recommended for his responsiveness and empathy during a difficult time negotiating with an employer.

Client Feedback 2023

Elliot was amazing and made the process so much easier. He kept me in the loop at all times and did a great job at re...
Client Feedback 2023

Elliot was amazing and made the process so much easier. He kept me in the loop at all times and did a great job at reassuring me throughout the whole stressful process. He is very professional and compassionate! Would definitely recommend!

Client Feedback 2023

Elliot is recommended for his impressive knowledge of the law and how it applies to my specific situation. I always f...
Client Feedback 2023

Elliot is recommended for his impressive knowledge of the law and how it applies to my specific situation. I always felt confident in the handling on my case and acting on advice given.

Client Feedback 2023

The service was extremely amazing and fantastic support and professional team. Elliot was always available and extrem...
Client Feedback 2023

The service was extremely amazing and fantastic support and professional team. Elliot was always available and extremely helpful. Both Clare and Elliott knew exactly what to do to help and moved quickly. Professional yet very empathetic. I could not have asked for better service.

Client Feedback 2023

Elliot Francis deserves special mention for his depth of understanding in the detail of the case and engagement on sc...
The Legal 500 UK 2022

Elliot Francis deserves special mention for his depth of understanding in the detail of the case and engagement on scenario discussions. His day to day availability, throughout the lockdown was incredible.

The Legal 500 UK 2022

They were really responsive, got to know the fabric of our organisation and gave solid, timely advice.


Chambers UK 2017

They were really responsive, got to know the fabric of our organisation and gave solid, timely advice.

Chambers UK 2017

The team at Edwin Coe combined well and complemented each other's talents and field of expertise.


Chambers UK 2017

The team at Edwin Coe combined well and complemented each other's talents and field of expertise.

Chambers UK 2017

Edwin Coe LLP is the complete package and one of the best for high-end claimant work.


The Legal 500 2016

Edwin Coe LLP is the complete package and one of the best for high-end claimant work.

The Legal 500 2016

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Elliot Francis

Associate

Elliot joined Edwin Coe as an Associate within the Employment team in April 2017. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2012, achieving a 2:1 Law degree and completed the Legal Practice Course in 2013 at the University of Law, Guildford, receiving Commendation.

Elliot completed a training contract at Tim Johnson/Law, a boutique Employment Law Firm in Temple and gained specific experience in contentious claimant work.

Expertise

  • Employment: Overview
  • Discrimination 
  • Whistleblowing
  • Start-up businesses

Experience

  • Assisting on a large appeal for a Claimant bringing a whistleblowing claim against a Non-Departmental Public Body which had the potential to affect 54,000 Junior Doctors and was heard in the Court of Appeal.
  • Acting for a Claimant in respect of their claims for race, religion and sex discrimination, as well as unfair dismissal, whilst also defending a claim of gross misconduct and successfully defending a strikeout application.
  • Assisted in negotiating a positive settlement outcome for the Claimant prior to hearing.
  • Advising a Claimant seeking to establish an employment relationship status with an end user in a tripartite working arrangement.
  • Advising a Claimant in relation to bringing a religion and belief discrimination claim against the MOD regarding unfair treatment towards the end of a distinguished military career.
  • Drafting a company handbook and various employment contracts for an international recruitment company
    in respect of its UK employees following a number of senior departures which had resulted in important company information being taken.

Credentials

  • Member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Contact

Telephone:
+44 20 7691 4091

Email:
elliot.francis@edwincoe.com

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