Coodes Solicitors

We resolve complex commercial disputes with strategic, cost-effective solutions. Our team specialises in contract disputes, debt recovery, and shareholder conflicts, prioritising early resolution while preparing robust litigation when needed. Clients benefit from sector-specific expertise and a track record in high-value cases.

Our fixed-cost employment retainer packages provide ongoing HR and compliance support. Services include policy drafting, disciplinary guidance, and tribunal representation. Designed for businesses seeking predictable legal costs and proactive risk management in employment matters.

We represent clients in complex clinical negligence cases, focusing on misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. Our specialists secure compensation for rehabilitation and long-term care, supported by strong relationships with medical experts and a deep understanding of regional healthcare systems.

Our family law team handles divorce, child custody, and financial settlements with empathy and precision. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation but litigate aggressively when necessary, always focusing on clients' emotional and financial well-being.

We manage residential property transactions from offer to completion, including leasehold enfranchisement and new build purchases. Our conveyancing service ensures clear title, prompt issue resolution, and transparent cost structures for homebuyers and sellers.

Rachel leads our clinical negligence team with over 20 years' experience in medical claims. Recognised in Legal 500, she specialises in complex cases involving misdiagnosis and birth injuries, prioritising client recovery and long-term support.

We specialise in commercial disputes, employment law, clinical negligence, family matters, residential property, and rural legal services across Cornwall and Devon.

Our employment retainer packages offer fixed-cost HR support, including policy drafting, disciplinary advice, and tribunal representation for businesses of all sizes.

While rooted in Cornwall and Devon, we handle cases nationally, particularly in clinical negligence, commercial disputes, and specialist rural legal matters.

We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with team members recognised in Legal 500 for excellence in clinical negligence and agricultural law.

This firm have taken 6 months already to do some simple conveyancing and no sign of that changing soon. They blame staff shortages and a "new" person has just picked up the file and starting from scratch. There has been a problem for at least the last 4 months so they have taken too long to acknowledge the problem and start to resolve it. They fail to reply to phone or email and do not contact their clients even when they themselves have suggested the follow up method/timing.

They mess other peoples' solicitors about by denying they have received email, draft contracts etc. They have used this "excuse" 3 times since April on one case, so no brownie points for originality or honesty. They have a terrible reputation locally, lots of criticism on social media etc No smoke without fire! suggest steer clear!

We used Coodes for the first time this month and will definitely use them again. A very professional service with a clear explanation of the process and costs.

We are currently using Coodes through an Estate agent recommendation. Unfortunately, instead of working with you on your behalf we are under the impression they are making everything as difficult as they can and conjuring up extra costs which are not needed!

I have used Coodes for many years with complete satisfaction. Their staff meets the highest standards. They have lived up to all my expectations dealing with my legal matters.

Virtually non existent customer service. Seem unable to deliver what they promise, don't seem to be bothered that they are wasting the customers time and don't seem able to communicate. ie can't be bothered to call back when requested or even email a response. Overall, I don't think I have come across such an arrogant organisation. Our organisation will never use this company again.