A recent report has found that older men are unable to escape abusive relationships because they face certain barriers when seeking help. Paralegal Elizabeth Ellis from Coodes’ Family Law team, says more needs to be done to break down the stigma for sufferers…
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots, recently published a report…

Here is the latest in a series of podcasts from Coodes Solicitors. ‘Coodes Conversations’ explores topical legal matters.
Episode 9 – Eight common myths about personal injury claims
In this episode of our ‘Coodes Conversations’ podcast, Chartered Legal Executive Catherine Hyde helps to debunk some of the myths and common misconceptions around making a personal…

GBS, known as Group B Strep, is a common bacteria found in the human body, but is the most common cause of severe infection suffered by babies in their first week of life.
During pregnancy and birth, there is a risk that the baby may become infected with GBS picking up the infection either in…

As part of ‘Update Your Will Week’ with Solicitors for the Elderly, Alan Gates from our wills, probate and trusts team explains why it is important to keep your will updated.
It is vital to remember that wills are not for life, in other words, our lives change. What you wrote down and set…

A recent high-profile £100 million contentious probate court case serves as a cautionary reminder that when disputing a will, you should always get specialist legal advice from will solicitors, as Coodes’ Hayley Gaffney explains.
The extremely contentious probate case of Reeves v Drew & Ors [2022] EWHC 159 (Ch) has drawn a lot of attention…

Buying a rural property and living the good life is the dream for many homeowners, but it is important you do your homework before signing on the dotted line. Partner Kate Bayley from our residential property team explains what you should be aware of and provides some top tips…
Buying a home in the countryside…

Here is the latest in a series of podcasts from Coodes Solicitors. ‘Coodes Conversations’ explores topical legal matters.
Episode 8 – The redundancy process: eight steps employers need to take
In this episode of our ‘Coodes Conversations’ podcast, employment lawyer Philip Sayers speaks to Ryan Martinez about the steps that an employer needs to take…