Coodes Solicitors

28/05/2026

Well done to Pam Johns who took on the Coast Path Challenge to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity during her DASLS Presidency year. Her commitment and determination have resulted in an amazing £2,137.00 being raised. What an achievement and for a great cause too.

WELL DONE PAM

Congratulations to Pam Johns of Coodes Solicitors on completing her Coast Path Challenge to raise money in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity during her DASLS Presidency year.

What an amazing total raised £2,137.00. 🙂

That is going to be a tough act to follow Ben Darby!
Darby & Darby Solicitors

27/05/2026

The 2026 Cornwall Law Society - CLS Awards are not far away, and we have been shortlisted for Law Firm (20+) of the Year!

The awards celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement across Cornwall's legal community, which is something the whole firm can be proud of.

Congratulations to all the nominees and best of luck for the ceremony on July 10th.

26/05/2026

A reminder for farmers, young growers, and rural businesses that nominations for the Southwestfarmer Awards 2026 close on 31st July.

If there is someone in your life who you think deserves to be recognised, please don’t leave it too late to submit an entry.

As proud sponsors of the Young Farmer of the Year category, we are looking forward to seeing all the brilliant nominees this year has to offer.

To make a nomination, visit: https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/southwest-farmer-awards/

22/05/2026

What the government's crackdown on waste crime means for landowners and rural businesses

Defra has published its Waste Crime Action Plan, the most assertive government response to illegal waste activity in years.

Illegal waste costs the economy around £1 billion annually, and the new Plan signals zero tolerance with tougher enforcement and tighter regulation.

For landowners, the Plan acknowledges the challenges of dealing with illegally dumped waste on private land and explores insurance options for protection. For rural businesses, compliance with waste duty of care obligations is now more important than ever.

The waste duty of care requires ensuring waste is handled by registered carriers, taken to appropriately permitted sites and that accurate records are kept.

Our Head of Criminal Defence explains why you should review your current position now: https://coodes.co.uk/2026/05/what-the-governments-crackdown-on-waste-crime-means-for-landowners-and-rural-businesses/

19/05/2026

Five weeks to go until our Three Peaks Challenge team takes on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon!

After months of climbing in all weathers, Becky Hosken, Lisa Robinson, Haley Hawker, Abi Lutey and Lucy Jewell are counting down the days to put their training to work.

Recent practice routes have included 18-mile moorland walks and night walking to prepare for descending Scafell Pike in the dark.

The team are raising money for Cornwall Air Ambulance, which receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations to attend an average of three missions each day across Cornwall.

They have done a superb job so far, raising over £4,400. There is still time to donate and help make a difference: https://www.justgiving.com/team/coodes-3-peaks

Any support is greatly appreciated by the team and Cornwall Air Ambulance.

19/05/2026

Making trust planning tax-efficient for families

As family structures and asset portfolios become more complex, trust planning can provide flexibility, protection and oversight in managing wealth transfer.

Trusts separate legal ownership from beneficial ownership, allowing families to control how and when wealth is accessed rather than transferring assets outright. They are commonly used where beneficiaries are young or vulnerable, where there are concerns about future divorce or creditor claims, or where second marriages create competing interests.

When incorporated into a broader estate planning strategy and maintained with proper review and documentation, trusts can provide stability and long-term reassurance for families navigating complex financial considerations.

Sarah Cornish explains more in this blog: https://coodes.co.uk/2026/04/making-trust-planning-tax-efficient-for-families/

15/05/2026

Fertility treatment can unfold over months or years, and sometimes within that time, circumstances change.

Relationships can break down, plans can shift, and decisions that once felt straightforward can become complicated.

Part two of our fertility law guide by Sarah Bell focuses on changing plans, consent withdrawal, storage and why fertility disputes can feel particularly difficult to navigate: https://coodes.co.uk/2026/05/fertility-treatment-and-relationship-breakdown-understanding-your-legal-position-when-plans-change/

14/05/2026

The Royal Cornwall Show is back, and we'll be there!

Cornwall's biggest and most prestigious annual event takes place 4-6 June at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge.

For over 230 years, the show has celebrated the very best of Cornish agriculture, heritage and innovation.

Get ready for three days of world-class livestock competition, entertainment, local food and drink, and everything that makes Cornwall so special.

If you're coming along, we would love to see you at our stand.

Show details can be found here: https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/

Photo credits to Royal Cornwall Show.

14/05/2026

Starting fertility treatment can feel overwhelming. Alongside the emotions and medical decisions, there are important legal considerations that can shape your family's future.

Sarah Bell from our Family team has written a helpful guide on understanding your rights before treatment begins.

Part one covers the legal framework around assisted reproduction, including legal parentage, parental responsibility and consent: https://coodes.co.uk/2026/05/fertility-ivf-and-the-law-understanding-your-rights-before-treatment-begins/

13/05/2026

Jo Morgan, Head of Commercial Property, is on the judging panel at The Conveyancing Awards 2026!

The results will be announced tomorrow at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, celebrating property professionals across the industry including house builders, commercial and residential legal teams, and suppliers.

This is a brilliant platform showcasing the best in the property industry, and we are really proud that Jo has been recognised at this level.

Find out more by visiting https://theconveyancingawards.co.uk/

11/05/2026

Fabulous news for Chelsea Stimpson, who was one of the winners at this year's Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 30 Under 30 Awards!

Chelsea has been recognised alongside some of Cornwall's most talented young professionals for making a difference across the county. The impact she has had since joining our Commercial Property team earlier this year is substantial, and this award exemplifies just how much of an asset she is to our firm.

Congratulations, Chelsea. We're excited to see what you go on to achieve.

Elise Alma, Jo Morgan and Jo Counter also attended the ceremony and showed their support for Chelsea.