Coodes Solicitors shortlisted for four regional law awards

Coodes solicitors, one of the South West's longest established law firms, has been shortlisted for four awards in the Devon and Somerset Law Society Awards 2024.

The firm, established in 1747, has eight offices across Cornwall and Devon and is recognised as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500 and UK Chambers and Partners guides.

Rachel Pearce, Partner and Head of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury has been shortlisted for the Leader of the Year Award, as well as the Solicitor of the Year Award. She is joined by Kate Bayley, Partner, who was also shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year.

Three of the Coodes department teams have been shortlisted for the Team of the Year Award – Family Law, Residential Conveyancing, and Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury – a testament to the hard work and dedication right across the business. The firm has also been shortlisted for a fourth award, the Sustainability Award. The firm takes its environmental and ethical responsibilities very seriously and is in the process of working towards the B-Corp accreditation, a natural progression from the work being done to reduce the firms carbon footprint.

The Devon and Somerset Law Society is a membership body which works to support solicitors and those within the legal profession across the region. Each year they recognise individuals and firms through awards, designed to showcase the talent and expertise of the industry and the society’s membership.

In its entries, Coodes highlighted the culture of collaboration established throughout the business including through training and support systems. The important contribution to the community was also noted, including the fundraising and charity work led by the teams shortlisted. Kate Bayley and Rachel Pearce have also been recognised for their active engagement in their community, support for colleagues and going the extra mile for clients.

Coodes Solicitors Chairman Peter Lamble said: “I’m thrilled that as a business we’ve been shortlisted for four separate awards, covering three different Coodes teams. Across the organisation we’ve worked hard to fight for, champion and deliver for our clients so this acknowledgement is really exciting.

“We’re looking forward to meeting all those who have been shortlisted at the awards dinner and taking the opportunity to celebrate all the teams hard work over the past year.”

The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner on 20th June 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

With eight offices located throughout Cornwall and Devon, Coodes Solicitors has built a well-deserved reputation for providing individuals and businesses with exceptional legal services and is recognised as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500 and UK Chambers and Partners guides. Its highly skilled and specialist lawyers provide expertise in wide-ranging and niche areas of legal practice.

For more information about Coodes Solicitors, visit www.coodes.co.uk