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St Austell Business Park, Carclaze, Saint Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

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Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.6
Excellent
90%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 90%
95%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%
90%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 90%
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.5/5

Accreditations

Coodes Solicitors are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

Description

Coodes is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region, with 2022 marking its 275th year in business. 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

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Coodes Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 93%
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Coodes Solicitors are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

Description

Coodes is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region, with 2022 marking its 275th year in business. 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

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Coodes Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 21 / 4,702
Wills, Trusts & Probate 50 / 3,724
Commercial Property 84 / 3,590
Employment 39 / 3,553
Family Law 184 / 4,159
Personal Injury 82 / 2,601
Dispute Resolution 41 / 1,790
Company & Commercial 67 / 4,061
Crime/ Criminal Defence 90 / 2,124
Clinical Negligence 39 / 1,223
Driving offences 33 / 630
Agriculture 13 / 816
Litigation 10 / 907
Land Law 21 / 1,313
Court of Protection and Deputyship 8 / 582
Contract Law 26 / 1,411
Banking 9 / 1,012
Child Law 33 / 1,642
Company Law 6 / 960
Consumer 57 / 4,318
Corporate Law 15 / 843
Professional Negligence 38 / 1,282
Welfare & Benefits 20 / 1,038
Auction Law 8 / 287
Business Law 4 / 482
Compliance Law 6 / 446
Inheritance Law 23 / 687
Money & Tax 46 / 1,914
Planning Law 8 / 578
Animal Law 6 / 115
Appeals Law 12 / 849
Brexit Law 3 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 5 / 410
Care Law 17 / 567
Charities 11 / 756
Construction 17 / 844
Cosmetic Surgery Law 4 / 146
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 5 / 874
Debt and Tax Law 13 / 776
Disability Law 9 / 601
Discrimination Law 8 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 7 / 896
Elder Law 2 / 325
Enforcement Law 7 / 565
Environmental Law 2 / 391
Equality Law 4 / 1,076
Equity Law 12 / 569
Evidence Law 3 / 182
Human rights 14 / 951
IT & Intellectual Property 46 / 1,089
Infrastructure Law 1 / 184
Inquest Law 3 / 53
Insurance Law 7 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 17 / 615
Mental Health Law 1 / 207
Motoring Law 6 / 141
National Insurance Law 2 / 416
Nuisance Law 7 / 232
Occupational Health Law 11 / 422
Regulations 26 / 2,341
Road Traffic Law 10 / 252
Social Law 5 / 224
Sports Law 7 / 303
White Collar Crime 6 / 209
National 55 / 11,171

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Contact & Locations - Coodes Solicitors

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)

St Austell Business Park, Carclaze, Saint Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

Reviews

4.6 /5 21 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

The firm is praised for expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, probate, wills, LPAs, estate administration, land transfers, family matters, employment advice and dispute resolution. Clients value its ability to handle complex transactions, land registry and planning issues, and time-sensitive matters efficiently. Soft skills frequently highlighted include clear communication, responsiveness, professionalism, patience, warmth, reassurance and approachability. The team is seen as knowledgeable, proactive and supportive, explaining legal processes in plain English and keeping clients well informed, which helps make stressful situations feel smooth and manageable.

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Chris Pound

Housing & Property

Painful chain

Laura we have to say was excellent throughout what was a pretty torrid experience due to what was happening further down the chain. Thoroughly recommend her professional services.

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Thank you for the fantastic review! Dealing with difficult chain issues further down the line is incredibly stressful, but we are delighted that Laura was excellent throughout and helped navigate you through it. Your high recommendation of her professional services means a great deal to Laura and the whole team. Thank you for choosing us, Chris!

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Excellent servoce

Excellent service, updated and informed of all delays caused by other party. Took the strain and supported all the way. Talking to Steph and Evie was easy and helpful.

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Dear Lisa. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad that Steph and Evie made communication easy and kept you fully informed throughout the delays. We truly appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.

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Employment dispute resolution

Steph has provided a first class service throughout a prolonged employment dispute. Offering clear unambiguous advice leading to a Settlement agreement acceptable to both parties. It has actually been a pleasure to go through a dispute with Steph’s advice giving you the confidence that you are taking the correct actions within the law.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure supporting you through a prolonged employment dispute. Wishing you all the best going forward — please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need further assistance.

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Robert

Property dispute

I would recommend Mr Sidgwick because of his professionalism and help he has given us in our matter

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Dear Robert, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that Ben provided you with such professional help in your matter. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Best regards, Coodes Solicitors

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Valuable help

I would just like to thank you for your valuable help in resolving our dispute… Despite the numerous letters we have sent him we were not getting anywhere, but with your professional help this matter was resolved in a very professional way and with very satisfying results.

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Thank you, Gabrielle! We’re so pleased to hear that our support helped resolve your dispute successfully. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re glad Hayley and the team could assist in achieving such positive results!

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Paul

I highly recommend Coodes Solicitors in St Austell. They responded promptly to a legal matter for us that needed urgent attention, and dealt with it very efficiently. The people at Coodes are extremely helpful and professional. Thank you!

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Dear Paul Thank you very much for this kind review. We were glad to be able to help you. Coodes

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Heather Walton

Heather

Disappointingly bad experience - I wish I had never used them for a family dispute which, in my opinion, should have gone to mediation. Coodes gave me the hard sell on the phone for over an hour after which I had to be sent home from work. I was given a quote which they said was capped and they wouldn't go over that amount without discussing with me first. They carried unnecessary work that had already been submitted to them by a qualified accountant - and got it all wrong. They then submitted a bill for additional work - presumably they were trying to get their maths to add up - which I refused to pay. They sent me emails addressed to someone else with details of their case. They sent me another bill for work that had been paid for 10 years previously and never completed despite having previously stated in writing that they accepted this bill had already been paid. I sent them further evidence which they ignored despite their customer charter. Their 'complaints department' said they would ensure I was updated. I didn't hear another thing and the work was not completed until I complained to the Legal Ombudsman who also didn't bother to reply but at least there was some action taken. I have just received another letter telling me now that Coodes actually owe me money - obviously maths is not their strong point. What I take from all this is that they clearly don't care about their clients - they are only interested in their extortionate fees. I don't feel they even deserve a one star rating! 1/3/20 - Presumably after intervention from the Ombudsman Coodes finally sent a letter enclosing a cheque for the overpayment from 10 years ago. The only trouble is, they forgot to enclose the cheque 🙄. You couldn’t make it up could you? 😂

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4.8 /5 945 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

The firm is praised for expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, probate, wills, LPAs, estate administration, land transfers, family matters, employment advice and dispute resolution. Clients value its ability to handle complex transactions, land registry and planning issues, and time-sensitive matters efficiently. Soft skills frequently highlighted include clear communication, responsiveness, professionalism, patience, warmth, reassurance and approachability. The team is seen as knowledgeable, proactive and supportive, explaining legal processes in plain English and keeping clients well informed, which helps make stressful situations feel smooth and manageable.

Efficient service
Clear communication
Prompt responses
Professional approach
Helpful guidance
Knowledgeable advice
Friendly manner
Supportive throughout
Smooth process
Timely updates

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Housing & Property

Coodes - Lianne Priest

Lianne was extremely professional and helpful when dealing with our purchase from abroad of a property in Penryn. Time differences and international financial regulations provided extra challenges during the process, however Lianne and her team at Coodes always proved to be flexible in ensuring the optimal outcome with minimal fuss.

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Sue Rushforth

Housing & Property

Overall satisfied

Michelle is generally very thorough, in my experience of x 2 house moves and I would recommend.

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We really appreciate your continued trust in Michelle. It’s lovely to know her thorough approach has supported you on both of your house moves, Sue. Thank you for recommending her.

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Housing & Property

Making Legal matter easy

Could not ask for more, excellent service, very professional and makes it look easy.

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It’s wonderful to hear you were so pleased with the service. We’re delighted you found the team professional, efficient and reassuring. Your kind words mean a great deal.

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Housing & Property

Brilliant and Efficient

We used Coodes Launceston office for a sale and purchase of a property. We were kept informed throughout. Everything in their control was dealt with efficiently by their team.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Alan. We are pleased to hear that the team kept you informed and handled your sale and purchase efficiently. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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NHS Negligence

Navigating this claim after the loss of my husband was almost the hardest task I'd ever undertaken. I cannot thank all the team enough for their understanding, care, and professionalism.

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We are very pleased that our team could provide the care, understanding and professional support you needed during such a difficult time.

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Cara Taphouse

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Beth Sherard

Beth

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

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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.

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Dave Hocking

Dave

Disgusting Company. Working on behalf of a woman 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

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

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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

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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