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Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

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Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

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Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
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
Mental Health accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

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

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
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
Mental Health accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

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

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 16 / 4,774
Wills, Trusts & Probate 92 / 3,799
Commercial Property 74 / 3,671
Employment 32 / 3,623
Family Law 175 / 4,223
Personal Injury 72 / 2,652
Dispute Resolution 39 / 1,807
Company & Commercial 56 / 4,181
Crime/ Criminal Defence 85 / 2,152
Driving offences 33 / 628
Agriculture 11 / 823
Clinical Negligence 39 / 1,248
Litigation 8 / 902
Land Law 16 / 1,327
Contract Law 20 / 1,431
Court of Protection and Deputyship 11 / 581
Banking 9 / 1,033
Child Law 28 / 1,648
Company Law 6 / 973
Consumer 60 / 4,418
Corporate Law 13 / 848
Professional Negligence 33 / 1,298
Welfare & Benefits 20 / 1,052
Auction Law 7 / 287
Business Law 4 / 472
Compliance Law 5 / 450
Inheritance Law 18 / 685
Planning Law 9 / 585
Animal Law 5 / 114
Appeals Law 11 / 853
Brexit Law 2 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 4 / 413
Care Law 12 / 536
Charities 12 / 768
Construction 14 / 854
Cosmetic Surgery Law 4 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 6 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 12 / 790
Disability Law 9 / 603
Discrimination Law 8 / 501
Domestic Violence Law 6 / 900
Elder Law 2 / 321
Enforcement Law 8 / 576
Environmental Law 3 / 395
Equality Law 3 / 1,098
Equity Law 11 / 569
Evidence Law 3 / 183
Human rights 11 / 962
IT & Intellectual Property 43 / 1,113
Infrastructure Law 1 / 187
Inquest Law 4 / 52
Insurance Law 7 / 660
Intellectual Property Law 16 / 626
Mental Health Law 1 / 207
Money & Tax 39 / 1,953
Motoring Law 6 / 138
National Insurance Law 2 / 422
Nuisance Law 7 / 235
Occupational Health Law 11 / 430
Regulations 22 / 2,412
Road Traffic Law 8 / 251
Social Law 5 / 225
Sports Law 4 / 303
White Collar Crime 5 / 207
National 47 / 11,168

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Meet the team of Coodes Solicitors

Contact & Locations - Coodes Solicitors

Opening hours

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

Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

Reviews

4.9 /5 359 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills, LPAs, employment and litigation, offering clear, practical legal expertise across complex and routine matters. Clients praise prompt, efficient case management, strong attention to detail and knowledgeable, solution-focused advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, patience, approachability, empathy and professionalism; clients feel supported, reassured and well informed throughout stressful processes. The team is described as responsive, friendly, calm under pressure and client-centred, consistently delivering timely, thorough and reliable service.

efficient service
clear communication
friendly staff
knowledgeable team
responsive team
professional approach
supportive guidance
stress‑reducing service
timely updates
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Julian Bohling

Housing & Property

Purchase of Property

An excellent service from start to finish with clear, concise and expedient communication throughout.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Julian! We are thrilled to read your kind words.

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing services

I had an excellent experience with Lianne and the team throughout my house purchase. They were efficient, professional and kept the process moving forward, which was particularly important as this purchase needed to be completed quickly. They responded promptly to all of my queries and always took the time to explain things clearly, giving me confidence that everything was being handled thoroughly. Their communication was excellent, and they were approachable and easy to deal with from start to finish. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, responsive and efficient conveyancing solicitor. Their professionalism and commitment made what can often be a stressful process feel much more manageable.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. Property purchases often come with tight deadlines, so we are delighted to hear that Lianne and the team kept everything moving swiftly and provided clear answers to all your questions.

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David Burtenshaw

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Housing & Property

completion of property sale

as usual extremely efficient ,helpful and very profesional and a pleasure to deal with

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Thank you for your kind review, David. We truly appreciate your continued trust in our firm. We are delighted to hear that you received an efficient and professional service, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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paul slydel

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Housing & Property

House Sale Made Less Painful!

Despite unforeseen selling issues, both Kerry and Lottie made it so much easier for me to navigate the process of selling successfully. Thank Kerry and Lottie, for your Knowledgeable and personable approach, for explaining things simply for my little understanding.

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Thank you for your kind review, Paul. We are delighted to hear that Kerry and Lottie were able to guide you through the challenges of your house sale with clear advice and supportive service. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best for the future.

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Housing & Property

Excellent and professional service.

Michelle handled a particularly complex case of conveyancing on our behalf. She was quite simply, superb, from start to finish. She was professional and courteous throughout, and offered factual and practical advice based on the underpinning policy. She took the time to explain everything to us and allowed us to make an informed decision. Her experience and knowledge were clearly unmatched and we felt in extremely safe hands. Thank you Michelle.

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We deeply appreciate your trust in Michelle and our firm, Kathryn, and we wish you every success in your next chapter!

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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 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.

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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

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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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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Paweł

Paweł

I had the opportunity to work with Sophie Jones during my house purchase, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service. Throughout the process, Sophie was consistently professional, responsive, and helpful. She answered all of my questions clearly and put my concerns at ease. Thanks to her support, everything was completed within an excellent timeframe. I highly recommend Sophie’s services to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive solicitor.

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Dear Pawel Thank you for taking the time to leave this very kind review. Coodes

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4.8 /5 896 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills, LPAs, employment and litigation, offering clear, practical legal expertise across complex and routine matters. Clients praise prompt, efficient case management, strong attention to detail and knowledgeable, solution-focused advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, patience, approachability, empathy and professionalism; clients feel supported, reassured and well informed throughout stressful processes. The team is described as responsive, friendly, calm under pressure and client-centred, consistently delivering timely, thorough and reliable service.

efficient service
clear communication
friendly staff
knowledgeable team
responsive team
professional approach
supportive guidance
stress‑reducing service
timely updates
attention to detail

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Michael R Crumpler

Wills & Lasting Power of Attorney

I found the Solicitor very efficient and it was a relaxing experience, less concerning than I thought it would be, so thank you all.

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Julian Bohling

Housing & Property

Purchase of Property

An excellent service from start to finish with clear, concise and expedient communication throughout.

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing services

I had an excellent experience with Lianne and the team throughout my house purchase. They were efficient, professional and kept the process moving forward, which was particularly important as this purchase needed to be completed quickly. They responded promptly to all of my queries and always took the time to explain things clearly, giving me confidence that everything was being handled thoroughly. Their communication was excellent, and they were approachable and easy to deal with from start to finish. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, responsive and efficient conveyancing solicitor. Their professionalism and commitment made what can often be a stressful process feel much more manageable.

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from Coodes LLP

Thank you for sharing your experience. Property purchases often come with tight deadlines, so we are delighted to hear that Lianne and the team kept everything moving swiftly and provided clear answers to all your questions.

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Sian Edwards

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coodes ratting

Very pleased with my services, thank you

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Your feedback is much appreciated, Sian, and thank you for choosing our firm.

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Considine Isabella

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Great service

It was a really great experience with Isa, she helped us through each step! And really put up with all our questions so I’m very thankful for her!

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Thank you for your lovely review, Considine. We are so pleased Isa was able to guide you through every stage of the process and answer all of your questions with patience and care. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation.

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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 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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