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

01726 874700

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

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4.9
Excellent
158 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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

Local 1 / 73
National 55 / 11,171
4.8
Excellent
945 Reviews
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

Housing & Property 1 / 44
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 43
Commercial Property 1 / 36
Employment 1 / 10
Family Law 1 / 5
Personal Injury 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 1 / 17
Company & Commercial 1 / 36
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 3
Clinical Negligence 1 / 12
Driving offences 1 / 6
Agriculture 1 / 15
Litigation 1 / 11
Land Law 1 / 19
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 9
Contract Law 1 / 16
Banking 1 / 8
Child Law 1 / 15
Company Law 1 / 8
Consumer 1 / 39
Corporate Law 1 / 6
Professional Negligence 1 / 13
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 15
Auction Law 1 / 5
Business Law 1 / 7
Compliance Law 1 / 4
Inheritance Law 1 / 11
Money & Tax 1 / 10
Planning Law 1 / 8
Animal Law 1 / 6
Appeals Law 1 / 6
Brexit Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 11
Care Law 1 / 6
Charities 1 / 11
Construction 1 / 8
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 3
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 31
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 10
Disability Law 1 / 10
Discrimination Law 1 / 5
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 35
Elder Law 1 / 26
Enforcement Law 1 / 7
Environmental Law 1 / 19
Equality Law 1 / 38
Equity Law 1 / 9
Evidence Law 1 / 5
Human rights 1 / 10
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 11
Infrastructure Law 1 / 173
Inquest Law 1 / 5
Insurance Law 1 / 5
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 8
Mental Health Law 1 / 191
Motoring Law 1 / 2
National Insurance Law 1 / 6
Nuisance Law 1 / 6
Occupational Health Law 1 / 6
Regulations 1 / 25
Road Traffic Law 1 / 4
Social Law 1 / 4
Sports Law 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 2
Local 1 / 73
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

Meet the team of Coodes Solicitors

Aimee Edwards

Aimee Edwards

Solicitor

4.9 15
Darren Higginson

Darren Higginson

Partner

5.0 6
Elise Alma

Elise Alma

Partner

5.0 4
Chloe Liddicoat

Chloe Liddicoat

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 7
Colin Hunter

Colin Hunter

Partner

5.0 2
Hannah Knight

Hannah Knight

Paralegal

5.0 8
Ivelina White

Ivelina White

Paralegal

5.0 25
Sarah Bell

Sarah Bell

Solicitor

0.0 0
Sarah Cowley

Sarah Cowley

Licensed Conveyancer

4.9 14
Shelley Workman

Shelley Workman

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 4
Hannah Jenkins

Hannah Jenkins

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 9

Meet the team of Coodes Solicitors

Ivelina White

Ivelina White

Paralegal

5.0 25
Aimee Edwards

Aimee Edwards

Solicitor

4.9 15
Sarah Cowley

Sarah Cowley

Licensed Conveyancer

4.9 14
Anna Barrick

Anna Barrick

Paralegal

4.5 10
Hannah Jenkins

Hannah Jenkins

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 9
Hannah Knight

Hannah Knight

Paralegal

5.0 8
Chloe Liddicoat

Chloe Liddicoat

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 7
Darren Higginson

Darren Higginson

Partner

5.0 6
Juliette Taylor

Juliette Taylor

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 6
Elise Alma

Elise Alma

Partner

5.0 4
Shelley Workman

Shelley Workman

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 4
Sandy Collings

Sandy Collings

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 2
Colin Hunter

Colin Hunter

Partner

5.0 2
Sarah Cowley

Sarah Cowley

5.0 2
Jo Morgan

Jo Morgan

Partner

5.0 2
Isa Wilkins

Isa Wilkins

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 1
Sarah Bell

Sarah Bell

Solicitor

0.0 0
Iynaiyá Afzal

Iynaiyá Afzal

Family Executive

0.0 0
Hayley Symes

Hayley Symes

Chartered Legal Executive

0.0 0

Contact details

01726 874700
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)

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

Reviews

4.9 /5 158 Reviews
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    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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    Susan Tanzer

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    Family Estate

    Aimee was very helpful from the beginning. She answered any queries very promptly and explained exactly what the legal procedure was. My mother’s estate went to Probate quickly and was back in a month enabling us to move on with the will. I would thoroughly recommend Aimee personally.

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    legal expert Aimee Edwards Aimee Edwards

    from Coodes LLP

    It is wonderful to hear that you felt so well supported throughout the property transfer, Susan. We are delighted that the team made the process feel straightforward and gave you confidence at every stage. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and recommendation.

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    Liz

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills and Probate

    I found Amy Quinn sympathetic, professional, efficient and very helpful with our wills before my husband died and after his death with probate.

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    legal expert Amy Quinn Amy Quinn

    from Coodes LLP

    We are grateful to hear that Amy provided such thoughtful and compassionate support during what must have been a very difficult time. It is lovely to know that you felt well looked after both when preparing your Wills and later with the probate process. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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    Hayley Gaffney

    I found the whole process efficient and professional, having never dealt with anything like this before I was so relieved to have it dealt with so quickly and Hayley was so kind and friendly and put my mind at rest right away. The whole process was resolved within days so cannot thanks Hayley and Coodes enough.

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    legal expert Hayley Gaffney Hayley Gaffney

    from Coodes LLP

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, Christine. We are really pleased to hear that Hayley was able to put you at ease and make the process feel simple and stress free. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Hayley and the team at Coodes.

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    Graham West

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Mr west

    Within a few minutes I was assured and felt at ease an knew I have found the right person to represent me

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    legal expert Hayley Gaffney Hayley Gaffney

    from Coodes LLP

    It is wonderful to hear that you felt reassured and comfortable so quickly. Building trust from the outset is very important to us, and we are pleased you felt confident in the support you received. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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    Michelle Wilde

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    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    Kerry was exceptional in her attention to detail, professional knowledge and promptness to questions posed to her. She clearly explained my options when decisions had to be made and I had total confidence in her at all times. She made the often upsetting process of a probate house sale with land registry complications as smooth as possible, which was much appreciated.

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    legal expert Kerry Tresidder Kerry Tresidder

    from Coodes LLP

    We’re delighted to hear that Kerry provided such thorough and professional support, Michelle. It’s reassuring to know that her clear guidance and attention to detail helped make a complex matter more manageable. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    David

    David

    I cannot speak for the firm as a whole but Melanie Grose from the contentious probate team at Coodes is an outstanding solicitor. Quick to grasp the issues, empathetic and incredibly responsive.

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    Dear Mr Salter Thank you so much for this kind review. Coodes

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    Jackie

    Jackie

    Excellent service Very satisfied thank you (Wills)

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    Dear Jackie Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this kind review. Regards, Coodes

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    Jerry

    Jerry

    Great service from Coodes, I was recommended them to handle the affairs of my late mother. Bernadette dealt with the probate work and has been excellent in doing this, with good, professional, friendly communication all the way. Conveyancing for the sale of the house was handled by Sophie Jones and Debbie Mills. Again, they both provided an excellent, professional, helpful and friendly service. Thanks to all the Coodes team!

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    legal expert Bernadette Polkinghorne Bernadette Polkinghorne
    legal expert Sophie Jones Sophie Jones

    A representative from Coodes LLP responded to this review

    Dear Jerry Thank you so much for this lovely review. We were delighted to be able to help you at what can be a stressful time. Regards. Coodes

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    Helen

    Helen

    Bernadette was very helpful with our wills..

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    Dear Helen Thank you for your kind review. Coodes

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    4.8 /5 945 Reviews
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      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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      Anonymous

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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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      legal expert Michelle Hawkins Michelle Hawkins

      from Coodes LLP

      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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      kevin@clausner.co.uk

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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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      legal expert Teresa Scoular Teresa Scoular

      from Coodes LLP

      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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      Alan

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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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      legal expert Teresa Scoular Teresa Scoular

      from Coodes LLP

      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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      anonymous

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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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      legal expert Julie Hatton Julie Hatton

      from Coodes LLP

      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

      from Coodes LLP

      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 Bovis-Coulter

      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

      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

      from Coodes LLP

      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 Collins (TCTR555)

      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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