Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(01726) 874700Chambers Review
Coodes is a well-established Cornwall firm operating from eight locations across the county, with an additional office in Holsworthy in Devon. It advises on a wide range of agricultural matters, including property transactions, tenancies and farming partnerships. The firm is notable for advising local farmers and other landowners over several generations. It also offers specialist expertise in disputes related to boundary issues.
Work Highlights
- Coodes acted for clients owning a large farm being sold off in eleven separate lots. This included the sale of the farmhouse, cottage, five holiday lets, farmland and stables.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Coodes dealt with the matter quickly and practically, giving good advice. It covers a wide geographical area with various offices and the team seems to have someone with experience of most issues."
"The lawyers have strong expertise in these areas."
"The team has excellent knowledge of rural and agricultural property matters."
"Coodes dealt with the matter quickly and practically, giving good advice. It covers a wide geographical area with various offices and the team seems to have someone with experience of most issues."
"The lawyers have strong expertise in these areas."
"The team has excellent knowledge of rural and agricultural property matters."
Notable Practitioners
Pam Johns handles rural land and agricultural property transactions. She also tackles agricultural landlord and tenant matters.
"She is an excellent lawyer with a broad depth of professional and local knowledge."
"Pam is not fazed by any issue and always assists in finding a commercial solution."
"Pam is always a delight to work with and is very practical."
Abi Lutey heads the commercial disputes and employment department at Coodes. She handles rural issues, including agricultural tenancies, boundary disputes and farming partnership disputes.
"Abi is very knowledgeable and clear with her advice."