Coodes Solicitors

4.8 | 75 Reviews 75 Reviews | Unpaid Interns

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49/50 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EX

01736 362294

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 613524

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Description

Coodes is one of the oldest law firms in Cornwall. Coodes LLP is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. We take pride in being rooted in the communities of the south west, serving the business and personal interests of our clients from our extensive branch network of eight offices, ranging geographically from Penzance in the west to Holsworthy in the east. Many of our lawyers have roots in Devon and Cornwall and thus bring a particular understanding to every legal problem they face.

Rankings by area of expertise

Employment 1 / 2

Local 1 / 3

Employment 24 / 3,621

National 51 / 11,165

Contact details

01736 362294

info@coodes.co.uk

www.coodes.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday	09:00–17:00
Tuesday	09:00–17:00
Wednesday	09:00–17:00
Thursday	09:00–17:00
Friday	09:00–17:00
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

49/50 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EX

Clients say

The firm specialises in employment law, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, estate administration and litigation, with clients praising clear, expert legal advice and proactive, solution‑focused handling. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, approachability, empathy and patience, together with professionalism, attention to detail, efficiency and a reassuring, client‑centred manner that reduces stress and builds confidence throughout complex or sensitive matters.

efficient communication

clear explanations

timely responses

professional service

friendly manner

knowledgeable staff

stress‑free process

proactive approach

supportive team

attention to detail

Darren N

12 Jun 2026

Employment

Helped alleviate the stress from dealing with employment law case

Steph and Ivelina were great. We had a call to discuss the case, and from that point Steph kept in contact throughout negotiations with the employer…managed to get the offer increased to a satisfactory resolution in a timely manner. It was the efficient communication that really supported in what is a daunting process that was the stand out in using Steph and Ivelina. Thank you again!

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Steph Marsh

Ivelina White

from Coodes LLP

17/06/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback, Darren. We’re delighted to hear that Steph and Ivelina were able to support you through what can be a stressful and daunting process. It’s great to know that their clear communication and proactive approach helped achieve a satisfactory outcome in a timely manner. Your appreciation means a great deal.

Pauline Bartoini

4 Jun 2026

Voluntary Redundancy

Both Steph and Ivelina assisted with my voluntary redundancy settlement agreement very professionally, keeping me informed at all times and in an excellent timescale.

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Steph Marsh

Ivelina White

from Coodes LLP

05/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Pauline. We’re pleased to hear that Steph and Ivelina provided professional support throughout your voluntary redundancy matter, keeping you well informed and completing everything within an excellent timescale.

Tom Wedge

27 May 2026

Employment

Excellent Service

I recently used Coodes for legal advice regarding an Employment Settlement Agreement and couldn't be more satisfied with the service received. All meetings were conducted via Teams, which was incredibly convenient, no travelling required, and everything ran smoothly from the comfort of home. The advice provided was clear and straightforward throughout the entire process. Every available option was carefully explained before any decisions were made, which gave me full confidence that I was making the right choice for my situation. The whole experience was stress-free and professional from start to finish. I would highly recommend Coodes to anyone in need of expert employment law advice.

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Steph Marsh

Evie Groves

from Coodes LLP

29/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found our service clear, convenient, and professional, and that the advice helped you feel confident in your decisions. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

Alice

9 May 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

This person is not a Solicitor

Bernadette is not a solicitor and is in fact a paralegal - although she introduced herself to us as an “Associate Solicitor”. She sought to charge us £315 an hour (paralegal rate is £142 an hour) for total work of £30,000 when the website said would cost £3,000 - £4,000. They refused to provide a breakdown of costs. We complained to the firm and Sarah Cornish who took no action and had to escalate to the Regulators.

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Bernadette Polkinghorne

A representative from Coodes LLP responded to this review

18/05/2026

We are disappointed to read this review. We should note that the reviewer is not a client of this firm. We act for the court-appointed independent administrator of an estate, of which the reviewer is a beneficiary. A formal complaint was raised, thoroughly investigated by our Complaints Partner, and rejected in full, with detailed written reasons. We are not able to discuss the specifics further, but we do not recognise the account given here. We would also address the suggestion that our colleague misrepresented her professional status. She is a Chartered Paralegal regulated by CILEX, a recognised legal qualification. The title Associate reflects an internal seniority grade at this firm, held by both legal and non-legal staff, and is not a professional designation. At no point did she describe herself as a solicitor. If the reviewer wishes to pursue matters further, the Legal Ombudsman is available to her.

Anonymous

2 May 2026

Employment

Swift, informative and communicative

Type of service: Employment Most impressed with the communications and efficiency I experienced. Steph and Evie were friendly, helpful and made me feel very much at ease and confident in a good outcome

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Steph Marsh

Ivelina White

from Coodes LLP

05/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted that Steph and Evie made you feel at ease and confident throughout the process. It’s great to hear you were impressed by our efficiency and communication. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to both of them.

Joel

23 Feb 2021

Joel

Great advice and really helpful solicitors

A representative from Coodes LLP responded to this review

23/02/2021

Dear Mr Hutchinson Thank you very much for your kind review. Coodes

Ben Holmes

3 Sept 2018

Ben

Terrible... Arrived 20 minutes early for a scheduled 2pm meeting. After 50 minutes of waiting, there was still no sign of the solicitor becoming available, or justification given for the delay. The whole experience was very unprofessional. Lots of gossiping going on in the waiting area by the staff which inspired no confidence in the business as a whole or their ability to handle our business. We walked out...

03/09/2018

Dear Mr Holmes We are sorry to note your comments. Could we ask you to telephone Mr Alistair Whyte through our freephone number 0800 328 3282 so that we may investigate further. Kind regards. Coodes

Jason

11 Jun 2018

Jason

Good at law, very professional, the sweetest, beautiful and most polite receptionist I have ever met, she needs a pay rise or she will be snapped up!

Jacqui

6 Oct 2017

Jacqui

Efficient

Clients say

efficient communication

clear explanations

timely responses

professional service

friendly manner

knowledgeable staff

stress‑free process

proactive approach

supportive team

attention to detail

Louise

17 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Stress Free friendly & professional

You hear of so many poor experiences with solicitors so when you have a really good one the world needs to know! From start to finish Lisa Barnett at Coodes handled everything with speed, efficiency and professionalism. Moreover she was a friendly reassuring voice who helped me to keep calm in what could be an otherwise overwhelming and stressful situation. I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough and urge anyone who needs their conveyancing handled in a timely and professional manner to get in touch with her without delay. 5* from me, thank you Lisa x

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Lisa Barnett

Darren N

12 Jun 2026

Employment

Helped alleviate the stress from dealing with employment law case

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Steph Marsh

Ivelina White

from Coodes LLP

17/06/2026

Sarah F

9 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Pragmatic and personable

Communicating with Lianne was easy. She explained every stage of the conveyance process in an easy to understand manner. Lianne was quick to respond and the wider Coodes team supporting her were also straightforward to deal with.

Solicitors tagged in
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Lianne Priest

from Coodes LLP

15/06/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback, Sarah. We’re pleased to hear that Lianne communicated clearly and made the conveyancing process easy to understand, and that both she and the team were straightforward and responsive throughout.

Pauline Bartoini

4 Jun 2026

Voluntary Redundancy

Both Steph and Ivelina assisted with my voluntary redundancy settlement agreement very professionally, keeping me informed at all times and in an excellent timescale.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Steph Marsh

Ivelina White

from Coodes LLP

05/06/2026

S.malis

4 Jun 2026

Boundary dispute

Superb, Ben was a wealth of knowledge and advice. Excellent guidance which really helped with my situation .

Solicitors tagged in
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Ben Sidgwick

from Coodes LLP

05/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Ben provided excellent guidance and valuable advice, and that his support was helpful in resolving your boundary dispute.

Cara Taphouse

3 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Cara

Hannah was brilliant helping us buy our first home. She processed everything efficiently and was always happy to answer any questions we had. Thanks so much

from Coodes LLP

04/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Hannah provided efficient support and helped make your first home purchase a positive experience.

Darren Bovis-Coulter

24 Mar 2026

Darren

Used for conveyancing and totally brilliant from start to finish. They are certainly not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for and we couldn't fault them. We recommend them and would use them again.

from Coodes LLP

25/03/2026

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Darren. We’re delighted to hear that our conveyancing service was brilliant from start to finish and that you felt the quality justified the price.

Beth Sherard

13 Mar 2026

Beth

Would highly recommend Coodes to first time buyers. Hannah made it very easy and was very efficient. Thank you Hannah

from Coodes LLP

16/03/2026

Thank you so much, Beth — we’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with Coodes. Hannah is thrilled to know her help made the process easier for you. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Dave Hocking

7 Mar 2026

Dave

Disgusting Company. Working on behalf of a person that is not nice, so kids can't see there dad that loves them and done nothing wrong not to see them. Fathers for justice

11/03/2026

Dear Mr Hocking On checking our records, it does not appear you are a client of ours. If we are mistaken, please do contact us either by phone 0800 328 3282 or email info@coodes.co.uk. Many thanks. Coodes Solicitors

James Collins (TCTR555)

18 Feb 2026

James

We used Kathryn Shaw and Mandy for our sale and purchase of our new property. We highly recommend them, they pushed so hard to get us in as quickly as possible and our purchase was complete in 11 weeks! We will definitely use them again and highly recommend anyone needing conveyancing to contact Coodes

18/02/2026

Dear James Thank you so much for taking your time to write this kind review. We were delighted to be able to help you. Coodes

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