Coodes Solicitors > St Austell, England > Firm Profile

‘Rachel Pearce runs the team, and is experienced in what she does. She is engaging and personable and would be easy for client’s to discuss difficult issues with.’

‘Very good specialist clinical negligence team.’

‘Rachel Pearce is very personable and knowledgeable.’

‘Julie Hatton is very experienced and able, conscientious, works hard for her clients.’

‘I am familiar with their lead partners Julie Hatton and Rachel Pearce who I find to have a strong resolution centred approach to their practice.’

‘A friendly and close-knit team. Abi Lutey is kind, hard working and professional.’

‘Always offer a professional, knowledgeable and as importantly a personal service.’

‘Pam Johns and her team have a depth of knowledge and experience in handling the sale of rural property and landed estates.’

‘The partners that I have worked with are very technically competent and approachable. They are all local, so understand the vagaries of the local area and the specifics behind clients’ needs.’

‘This team is knowledgeable, reassuring and friendly; and given the emotive nature of the work, this makes all the difference in dealing with our extremely complex and stressful case.’

‘Very efficient and extremely knowledgeable in their sector. They are always extremely patient and willing to explain everything so that it is clear and understandable. They work tirelessly in order to achieve the very best outcome for their clients. I can not rate them highly enough for the help they have given me.’

‘I worked with Hayley Gaffney, who has exceptional knowledge within her sector. Provided exceptional advice immediately and helped me achieve the very best outcome possible. Without doubt one of the best solicitors within her sector.’

‘I have had the benefit of Colin Hunter and Hayley Gaffney advising me during the sorting out of both my mother and father’s wills/estates. Both have gone beyond to help and support me through the various problems I have had to contend with, while at the same time being most professional.’

‘The premier contentious probate outfit in the South West and a match for any other team across the country.’

‘Melanie Grose is effective, knowledgeable, and personable: the complete package.’

‘The team is very responsive and puts their clients’ needs first. They are always looking for ways to resolve matters in a pragmatic and constructive way, rather than just fighting every battle for the sake of it.’

‘The team has both a broad and deep understanding of children law. They make huge effort to be available to clients.’

‘Sarah Evans handles clients with a combination of sensitively and directness. She is insightful and very quick to pick up on the nuances of a case.

‘Elise Alma has huge experience and it shows in her confidence and assured yet accessible manner.’

‘The Coodes family team are very experienced and work very well together. They readily step in to assist other family members and provide a first class service to their clients. They always strive to provide the best for their clients and give good advice They have some very talented paralegals and trainee solicitors who they invest in. It is great to see a firm growing its own talent’

‘Very well established and highly regarded locally. Strength throughout the family department.’ 

‘I have mainly worked with Sarah Evans. She is a fantastic solicitor. She really cares about her clients but never lets this cloud her judgment.’

‘Sarah Evans is a brilliant family lawyer – both financial and children work. She takes a sensible and practical approach. Karen Pritchard is a very safe pair of hands dealing with financial work. She is always sensible and good to deal with both in relation to divorce settlements and pre-nups.’