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Trusted Legal Services in Cornwall
CVC Solicitors is a long-established legal firm serving West Cornwall with over two centuries of experience. We specialise in providing comprehensive legal solutions for both personal and business clients, covering areas such as family law, conveyancing, commercial property, civil litigation, and probate. Our practice is built on traditional values of trust, integrity, and professionalism, combined with modern technological capabilities to deliver efficient services.

We prioritise building personal relationships with clients, offering accessible face-to-face consultations and home visits where needed. With offices in Penzance, St Ives, and Hayle, we combine local expertise with national regulatory compliance to ensure clients receive expert legal guidance tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Family Law Wills & Probate Conveyancing Business Law Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
  • We have over 200 years of combined legal experience in West Cornwall
  • Our team offers accessible face-to-face consultations and home visits
  • We specialise in both personal and business legal services
  • Our practice combines traditional values with modern technological efficiency
  • We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No: 407689)
Associations and certifications
  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
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Services
Family Law
We provide expert guidance through complex family legal matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors understand the emotional challenges involved in family disputes and work to achieve amicable solutions while protecting clients' interests. With specialist knowledge of Cornish family dynamics, we offer practical advice on pre-nuptial agreements and domestic violence protection orders.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with transparency and efficiency. We guide clients through every stage of property purchase or sale, including contract preparation, title verification, and completion processes. Utilising modern case management systems, we ensure fast, accurate service while maintaining personal client communication throughout the transaction period.
Wills & Probate
We help clients create legally sound wills and manage probate processes with sensitivity and professionalism. Our services include inheritance tax planning, lasting power of attorney arrangements, and estate administration. We provide clear guidance on complex probate matters, ensuring clients' wishes are respected while minimising potential family disputes over asset distribution.
Business Law
We offer comprehensive legal support for businesses across Cornwall, covering commercial property transactions, employment law compliance, and corporate restructuring. Our services include contract drafting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance advice tailored to small and medium enterprises. We help businesses navigate legal challenges while focusing on sustainable growth and operational success.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in civil court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes. We handle property disputes, debt recovery cases, and professional negligence claims with strategic legal expertise. Focusing on achieving practical outcomes, we assess case strengths early to advise on the most cost-effective resolution methods while maintaining strong courtroom representation when required.
People
John Dunstan
Director
Experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in Cornish legal matters, providing strategic leadership to CVC Solicitors' operations across multiple offices in West Cornwall.
Rob McKellar
Director
Qualified solicitor with BA (Hons) degree, overseeing complex legal cases and ensuring high standards of client service delivery across the firm's personal and business client divisions.
Matt Rodd
Director
Specialist in commercial law matters, bringing significant experience in corporate transactions and dispute resolution to support the firm's business client services in Cornwall.
Rob Synnott
Director
Legal expert with BA (Hons) qualification, focusing on property law and conveyancing services while maintaining strong client relationships across CVC Solicitors' regional offices.
Questions
What areas of law does CVC Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, business law, civil litigation, and probate services across West Cornwall.
Are your legal services available locally?
Yes, we provide face-to-face services in Penzance, St Ives, and Hayle with home visits available upon request.
How long has CVC Solicitors been operating?
Our firm has over 200 years of combined legal experience serving clients in West Cornwall through office locations in Penzance, St Ives, and Hayle.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 407689.
Do you offer online services?
We provide online conveyancing quotes and use modern technology to support efficient case management while maintaining personal client interaction.