About Us

CVC Solicitors is a large independent legal firm based in West Cornwall. We are proud to say that we have been helping people with their legal matters for over 200 years, and following the merger of Cornish Venning and Chellews in 2007 – we now have offices in Penzance, St Ives and Hayle.

Services we offer include Family Law, Wills & Probate, Civil Litigation, Conveyancing, Business, Housing, Divorce, Inheritance Tax and more.

Our aim is to help our clients with all of their legal needs, and here at CVC Solicitors we believe that the people we work with and represent are not just clients – but personal clients and valued friends. We believe that building strong, trusting, personal relationships with our clients is key. CVC Solicitors recognises the importance of offering a local service, allowing our clients to both speak to and see the person they are dealing with. As one of the longest practising legal firms in West Cornwall we retain our belief in our longstanding, traditional values – trust, integrity, professionalism, competency and value for money.

So why choose CVC Solicitors?  

At CVC Solicitors our friendly, experienced team are on hand to help with all of your legal matters, by reducing the cost and hassle often associated with legal issues – we find that our clients are better equipped to take control of their affairs. Whatever your stage of life or circumstance CVC Solicitors has the knowledge and expertise to answer your questions, as well as help you take into account any issues you may not have already considered, and help you deal with any problems you may face.

CVC Solicitors can help reduce the stress of and cost of moving house or taking out a first time mortgage. We have specialists ready to give advice should you find yourself taking legal action against someone, or perhaps you or your business are being sued. Our solicitors recognise and appreciate the emotional upset and stresses caused by a relationship breakdown, and how to minimise their legal effects. Our solicitors and legal professionals offer clear, practical advice if you are involved in an accident. We can help you put your legal affairs in order, and are sensitive and professional when dealing with the legal consequences as a result of a family bereavement.

We serve businesses too!

Did you know that CVC Solicitors not only help personal clients, but serve businesses throughout Cornwall, worldwide, face-to-face and even interactively! We provide commercial and legal service to a wide range of small to medium businesses, each with individual requirements and challenges – but all require expert legal advice at a competitive and transparent cost.

With our expert knowledge of the law and commercial experience, speed of response, personal service and desire to get the right result for you – you can trust that your business is in safe hands with CVC Solicitors.

We welcome business enquiries from thrusting, internet savvy entrepreneurs who have got the work-life balance sussed – living in rural areas (like Cornwall), but require fast legal support to run their ever expanding businesses.

On top of all of this CVC Solicitors use the latest broadband technology and case management systems to ensure our clients receive a fast, accurate and interactive service at economic rates.

Finding out more.

To find out more about the legal services we can help with please visit the services page where you can find a range of both business and personal services.

If you would like to make an appointment with one of our offices, or have any questions please do contact us using the contacts page. You can also find our online conveyancing form on our website.

Directors of CVC Solicitors

John Dunstan

Grace Kertland-Peake BA (Hons) LL.Dip

Rob McKellar BA (Hons)

Matt Rodd

Rob Synnott BA (Hons)

CVC Solicitors – “Confidence to care for all your legal needs”.