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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
95%
Success
Rate
90%
Would
Recommend
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

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Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
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 17 / 4,777
Wills, Trusts & Probate 85 / 3,801
Commercial Property 74 / 3,673
Employment 33 / 3,623
Family Law 176 / 4,222
Personal Injury 72 / 2,651
Dispute Resolution 39 / 1,810
Company & Commercial 57 / 4,182
Crime/ Criminal Defence 88 / 2,153
Driving offences 30 / 629
Agriculture 10 / 823
Clinical Negligence 38 / 1,248
Litigation 9 / 903
Land Law 17 / 1,329
Contract Law 21 / 1,433
Court of Protection and Deputyship 11 / 582
Banking 9 / 1,032
Child Law 29 / 1,648
Company Law 6 / 974
Consumer 57 / 4,419
Corporate Law 15 / 848
Professional Negligence 35 / 1,297
Welfare & Benefits 20 / 1,053
Auction Law 7 / 287
Business Law 4 / 474
Compliance Law 5 / 450
Inheritance Law 20 / 686
Money & Tax 42 / 1,953
Planning Law 9 / 586
Animal Law 5 / 114
Appeals Law 12 / 853
Brexit Law 2 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 5 / 413
Care Law 12 / 537
Charities 12 / 768
Construction 15 / 855
Cosmetic Surgery Law 4 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 6 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 12 / 789
Disability Law 9 / 603
Discrimination Law 8 / 502
Domestic Violence Law 6 / 902
Elder Law 2 / 322
Enforcement Law 8 / 576
Environmental Law 3 / 395
Equality Law 3 / 1,098
Equity Law 12 / 569
Evidence Law 3 / 182
Human rights 12 / 963
IT & Intellectual Property 44 / 1,112
Infrastructure Law 1 / 187
Inquest Law 4 / 53
Insurance Law 8 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 16 / 626
Mental Health Law 1 / 207
Motoring Law 6 / 139
National Insurance Law 2 / 423
Nuisance Law 7 / 235
Occupational Health Law 11 / 429
Regulations 22 / 2,412
Road Traffic Law 8 / 252
Social Law 5 / 225
Sports Law 4 / 303
White Collar Crime 5 / 207
National 49 / 11,362

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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 specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills & LPAs, employment law, litigation and clinical negligence, with clear expertise in complex transactions and time-sensitive matters. Clients praise prompt, proactive communication, thoroughness, practical clear advice and efficient case management. Valued soft skills include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy and responsiveness; teams are described as friendly, supportive, calm under pressure and client-focused, making stressful processes feel manageable and giving clients confidence throughout.

Excellent communication
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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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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 /5 905 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills & LPAs, employment law, litigation and clinical negligence, with clear expertise in complex transactions and time-sensitive matters. Clients praise prompt, proactive communication, thoroughness, practical clear advice and efficient case management. Valued soft skills include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy and responsiveness; teams are described as friendly, supportive, calm under pressure and client-focused, making stressful processes feel manageable and giving clients confidence throughout.

Excellent communication
Very responsive
Professional service
Efficient process
Knowledgeable advice
Approachable team
Thorough work
Supportive staff
Friendly manner
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Amazing

Supported from start to finish! Would recommend to everyone!

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Dealing with Hayley Gaffney was a pleasure. She was very approachable and down to Earth. She had great legal knowledge and I would happily recommend her to anyone who may require her services.

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Jon, we are pleased to hear that Hayley provided such approachable and knowledgeable support. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful you took the time to share your experience.

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Tax Advice Will & Probate

Expert, timely, efficient and a pleasure to correspond with

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are grateful for your kind words.

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Andrew Tudor

Housing & Property

Excellent Service With Personal Commitment

We have used Coodes LLP multiple times, for various situations, primarily the buying and selling of properties. Sophie and her team have always conducted their work in a very professional manner, they take time to explain everything and it is all completed within a short time frame. It is a pleasure to find people who are dedicated to providing an excellent service, which puts the people they are representing first and foremost. Sophie gives good sound advice, explains it as it is but does it in a pleasant personal way. Her and her team are easily contactable and always have the time to speak to you.

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Hi Andrew, we are delighted that you have continued to choose Coodes for your legal matters. It is especially pleasing to know that Sophie and her team have earned your confidence over time. We greatly appreciate your continued trust and recommendation.

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Very Professional Solicitor

My case was complex and needed solicitors from different departments, they were all professional, helpful and friendly. Aimee pulled it all together and ensured that everything was completed in a timely manner

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Hi, we are pleased to know that you received consistent support from the wider team throughout your matter. It is especially encouraging to hear that Aimee coordinated everything effectively and helped bring matters to a successful conclusion. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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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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