Chambers Review
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Private Wealth Disputes - South West
What the Team is Known For
Coodes has a strong presence across Cornwall and Devon, and regularly advises clients on contentious wills and trust disputes.
Strengths
Coodes' detailed knowledge of this area, together with their ability to work well as a team when needed, means they are particularly well suited to dealing with complex and sophisticated matters.
Coodes have in-depth knowledge and experience in private wealth disputes, combined with commitment, persistence and strategic planning, including a willingness and ability to think outside the box.
Coodes show a good understanding of the issues and possible resolutions. The solicitors are excellent in their specialist field and can refer to colleagues who are also very knowledgeable.
Notable practitioners
Melanie Grose is head of personal disputes at Coodes and is experienced in advising clients on a range of disputes, including inheritance claims, will disputes and estate disputes.
Melanie Grose fights her client's corner to get good results.
Melanie is a highly sophisticated and strategic lawyer who can always see the bigger picture and thinks outside the box about how to achieve effective commercial results for her clients.
Melanie really knows her stuff and is good at dealing with clients. She has a good feel for where things ought to be with the case.
Hayley Gaffney is an associate who advises clients in contentious wills, trusts and probate matters.
Hayley has an in-depth knowledge of private wealth disputes and a cast-iron commitment to getting the best commercial result for her client.
Hayley is well versed in all aspects of her legal specialty, and is capable of providing the legal advice needed in a clear and supportive manner.