Bedworth’s Legal Future: Cocks Lloyd and John Mohamed Unite to Serve the Community

Summary

• The merger between Cocks Lloyd and John Mohamed creates a strengthened legal practice serving Bedworth and Warwickshire with over 30 years of combined local expertise
• Clients gain access to an expanded range of legal services through the Askews Group whilst maintaining familiar faces and personal relationships
• Significant investment in digital technology streamlines processes, improves efficiency, and enhances the client experience
• The combined firm retains both brand identities and local offices, preserving the community connections that clients value
• Expert solicitors across criminal law, conveyancing, company law, employment law, and family matters provide comprehensive legal support for individuals and businesses

Legal challenges rarely arrive at convenient moments. When they do, Bedworth and Warwickshire residents need more than just competent advice; they need solicitors who understand their community, respond with urgency, and combine local knowledge with cutting-edge legal expertise.

The union of Cocks Lloyd Solicitors and John Mohamed within the Askews Group represents precisely this blend. Two firms with deep roots in Bedworth have joined forces to create something more substantial than either could achieve alone, whilst preserving the personal touch that has defined their service for decades.

Preserving What Matters

John Mohamed has served Bedworth for over three decades, building a reputation for tireless advocacy and genuine care. The firm’s clients speak of solicitors who answer calls after hours, who remember personal details, and who treat complex cases with the seriousness they deserve. This approach has earned the practice consistent praise and a loyal client base across Warwickshire.

Cocks Lloyd brings its own distinguished history, incorporating six firms that practised in neighbouring Nuneaton before the war. The practice has evolved through generations whilst maintaining traditional values of the family solicitor; a trusted adviser who sees clients through life’s pivotal moments.

The merger preserves these identities rather than erasing them. Both names continue, both offices remain open, and the solicitors clients have come to trust will continue handling their matters. This continuity matters because legal work often involves sensitive, personal issues where established relationships provide comfort during difficult times.

Technology That Serves People

Modern legal practice demands modern tools. The combined firm has invested substantially in technology that genuinely improves the client experience rather than creating barriers between solicitor and client.

Digital systems now streamline processes that once required multiple visits to an office. Clients can access documents securely online, track the progress of their matters in real time, and communicate with their solicitors through channels that suit their preferences. The shift towards fully digital operations means faster turnaround times, reduced costs through improved efficiency, and greater flexibility for both clients and staff.

This technological infrastructure extends beyond convenience. Sophisticated case management systems ensure that nothing falls through the cracks, automated reminders keep matters moving forward, and secure data storage protects sensitive information whilst allowing authorised access from anywhere. For solicitors, these tools free up time previously spent on administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on the substantive legal work that matters most to clients.

The technology also supports flexible working arrangements for staff, which translates into better service for clients. Solicitors can respond to urgent queries outside traditional office hours, conduct video consultations for those who cannot easily travel, and maintain productivity regardless of location.

Expertise Across Every Challenge

Legal problems do not respect neat categories. A business dispute might involve employment issues, property matters, and contract law. A family crisis could require expertise in criminal defence, child welfare, and financial settlements.

The expanded firm now offers comprehensive services that few local practices can match. A residential conveyancing team that holds a Conveyancing Quality Accreditation, criminal defence available for police station representation, company law advice for businesses at every stage, and sophisticated estate planning for families protecting their legacy.

Clients facing civil litigation benefit from solicitors who understand both the legal principles and the practical realities of disputes. Those navigating employment tribunals or commercial property transactions work with specialists who have handled hundreds of similar matters. Families making Wills or administering estates receive guidance that balances technical precision with empathetic understanding.

This breadth of expertise matters because life seldom presents single, isolated legal issues. The solicitor handling your house purchase might spot a potential problem with your Will. The criminal defence specialist might identify employment law issues that need addressing. A unified practice with multiple specialisms enables this kind of comprehensive, integrated thinking.

Local Knowledge, Regional Resources

Our local solicitors are familiar with the Bedworth property market, understand the common issues facing the town’s businesses, and recognise the specific challenges residents encounter. This knowledge enables them to provide detailed, tailored legal advice in ways that solicitors based elsewhere cannot replicate.

Yet local knowledge alone cannot solve every problem. Through the Askews Group, Bedworth clients now access resources typically available only to much larger firms. Specialists in niche areas of law, sophisticated research capabilities, and the collective experience of 120 legal professionals across the Midlands; all available whilst working with your trusted local solicitor.

A Partnership Built to Last

The decision to merge came from a shared vision rather than financial pressure. Retiring partners at both firms sought successors who would protect the reputations they had spent careers building. They chose the Askews Group because it values community connection and understands that a solicitor’s name on a shopfront represents decades of trust earned case by case, client by client.

This commitment to continuity extends to every aspect of the practice. Staff remain in place, bringing their expertise and relationships with them. Offices stay open in familiar locations. The personal service that defines both practices continues unchanged, now supported by stronger infrastructure and broader capabilities.

For Bedworth residents facing legal challenges, this merger means something simple but profound: better service, delivered by people they trust, supported by technology that works for them rather than against them. It represents what happens when tradition and innovation work together, when growth serves to strengthen rather than displace, and when solicitors remember that behind every case file sits a person whose prospects depend on getting the right legal advice and representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still work with the same solicitor I’ve always used?
Yes. The merger preserves existing relationships, and your familiar contacts remain your primary point of call for all legal matters.

How does the technology investment benefit me as a client?
Digital systems allow you to access documents securely online, track your matter’s progress in real time, and communicate through your preferred channels. These improvements reduce delays, lower costs through efficiency gains, and provide greater flexibility in how you interact with your solicitors.

Can the combined firm handle more complex legal matters than before?
Through the Askews Group, clients now have access to specialists across a much wider range of legal areas, while maintaining their relationship with local solicitors who understand Bedworth and its community.

Will costs increase due to the merger?
The aim is to offer more competitive pricing through efficiency gains whilst maintaining high-quality service. The streamlined processes and shared resources across the group help control costs rather than increase them.

What happens if my legal issue involves multiple areas of law?
The combined firm’s comprehensive expertise enables joined-up advice across various legal specialisms, ensuring that all aspects of your situation receive appropriate attention within a single, coordinated approach.