Coodes Solicitors once again recognised in prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Coodes Solicitors has once again been ranked in global legal directory Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide, winning praise for its legal expertise and client commitment – with individual rankings for lawyers Melanie Grose and Hayley Gaffney.

The firm’s Inheritance and Trust Disputes team has been ranked Band 3 in the Private Wealth Disputes – South West category in the newly-published 2025 edition of the guide, recognising Coodes’ longstanding reputation for advising on a wide range of private wealth disputes, most notably relating to contentious wills, estates and trust matters.

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide ranks the world’s top lawyers and law firms for private wealth law, based on independent research and feedback from clients and peers.

Coodes are described as having a strong presence in the region and the firm is praised for its “… in-depth knowledge and experience in private wealth disputes, combined with commitment, persistence and strategic planning, including a willingness and ability to think outside the box”.

It highlights Coodes’ ability to “work well as a team”, says the firm is “particularly well suited to dealing with complex and sophisticated matters” and adds that “The solicitors are excellent in their specialist field…”.

Two individual team members have also been recognised:

Melanie Grose, Partner and Head of Personal Disputes, is ranked Band 2 and praised for being a “highly sophisticated and strategic lawyer” who “fights her client’s corner to get good results”.

Hayley Gaffney, Associate, is named one of Chambers’ “Associates to Watch”, noted for her “in-depth knowledge of private wealth disputes”, “clear, supportive legal advice” and “cast-iron commitment to getting the best commercial result for her client”.

Melanie Grose said: “We are delighted to see our team highlighted by Chambers. These rankings recognise the skill, collaboration and dedication we bring to every client matter. We’re proud to support clients through some of life’s most sensitive and challenging situations with clarity and care.”

Hayley Gaffney added: “It’s quite an honour to be ranked as an “Associate to Watch” so I am very pleased personally but also very proud to be part of a team which is recognised for its expertise, teamwork and client-focussed approach to private wealth disputes.”

With eight offices across Cornwall and Devon, Coodes Solicitors is committed to combining local presence with specialist legal expertise. The firm is recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK guides for its work across a wide range of legal sectors.