About
Coodes Solicitors is proud to be one of the South West’s leading law firms, offering expert legal advice to individuals and businesses across Cornwall, Devon, and beyond. With a heritage dating back to 1747, our firm combines deep local roots with a modern, forward-thinking approach.
Our People and Expertise
Led by Chair Elise Alma, our team includes 24 partners and 74 other lawyers, each dedicated to delivering practical, jargon-free legal solutions. We believe in understanding our clients’ needs—whether commercial or personal—and tailoring our advice to help them achieve their goals, protect their interests, and navigate challenges with confidence.
Community and Values
Coodes is deeply committed to the communities we serve. We have an active and successful charity team which raises money for our nominated charity as well as the many other causes we support.
We actively promote access to legal advice for disadvantaged groups and inspire interest in legal careers at local schools and colleges.
Our Silver Investors in People accreditation reflects our dedication to rewarding careers and excellent working conditions. We’ve embraced agile working, supporting our team to balance professional and personal commitments.
Environmental and Social Responsibility
We take our environmental and ethical responsibilities seriously and continually strive to reduce our carbon footprint. Our fundraising and volunteering efforts support a wide range of local charities and initiatives, including a long term commitment to tree planting.
Business Clients
For businesses, we focus on understanding the commercial priorities and strategic objectives. Our advice is designed to help businesses grow whilst safeguarding assets, navigating any challenges with ease, and achieving their goals. We offer support across employment, commercial property, mergers and acquisitions, investment funding, commercial disputes and much more.
Personal and Family Matters
We know that legal issues can be stressful. Our team approaches every personal matter with empathy, listening to your concerns and providing clear, practical guidance. From family and divorce, personal disputes, wills and probate to property conveyancing, criminal defence, and personal injury, we’re here to provide you with legal advice for life’s challenges.
Regional Presence
Recognising the importance of local access, Coodes maintains a network of nine offices across Cornwall and Devon, recently expanding with new spaces to better serve our clients and staff.
We also offer free legal clinics in towns without a physical office, ensuring everyone can access high-quality legal advice, including a weekly presence at the three main livestock markets in the region: Hallworthy, Holsworthy and Truro.
Our offices are located throughout Cornwall and Devon, specifically in Penzance, Falmouth, Newquay, Truro, St Austell, Liskeard, Launceston, Boscastle and Holsworthy.
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Provided by Coodes
- St AustellSt Austell Business Park Carclaze , St Austell, Cornwall, UK, PL25 4FD
- Web: www.coodes.co.uk
- Tel: (01726) 874700
- Fax: (01726) 69103
- FalmouthGwella House, 6B Falmouth Business Park, Bickland Water Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK, TR11 4SZTruroElizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, UK, TR1 3AP
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