Coodes Solicitors continues to develop in the contentious trusts and probate space, and is recognised for its broad expertise across inheritance disputes, trust litigation and Court of Protection matters. Led by Melanie Grose, the practice advises on a wide range of matters, including will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, trust litigation, professional negligence claims and contested lifetime gifts, as well as complex Court of Protection applications. Hayley Gaffney has amassed considerable experience across the full spectrum of contentious trusts and probate work.
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Testimonials
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- Melanie Grose is my go-to private client solicitor in the southwest. She combines in-depth knowledge with vast experience, excellent judgment, and clear strategic thinking to achieve the best results for her clients. Hayley Gaffney excels at client care grounded in a strong knowledge across the board in private client matters.
- The private client team at Coodes combines experience and expertise with an outstanding commitment to clients and a practical approach to litigation.
- A very supportive team who helped us through a litigation matter. They gave precise advice and always set out the next steps.
- The best contentious trusts team in Cornwall, Coodes has a strong offering that is well integrated with other teams to work efficiently for their clients.
- Melanie Grose is a great team leader, managing a strong group of associate solicitors efficiently, and she gets the best out of everyone. Clients love her.
Practice head
Mel Grose
Other key lawyers
Hayley Gaffney; Ben Sidgwick