Welcome to the Gaynor-Smith Owen & Co. website. Well established for over 30 years, we have 9 specialist solicitors and fee earners providing a comprehensive range of legal services. We offer a professional and approachable service to our clients in Malvern and surrounding areas, including Upton Upon Severn and Colwall. Although based in Malvern we act for clients all over the country including London and as far afield as Hong Kong.

Solicitors Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation

We are delighted to announce that our application to become a member of the Law Society's Quality Scheme has been successful.

The Law Society’s Solicitors Conveyancing Quality Scheme is a quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. The scheme is intended to enhance the reputation of conveyancing solicitors, provide reassurance about their integrity and introduce practice standards to create a trusted conveyancing community that will deter fraud and provide a more effective service for clients. Achieving this conveyancing quality kitemark will only strengthen the existing reputation of our property team.

The firm is divided into 5 teams:

 Residential and Commercial Conveyancing – Our conveyancing team of Marcus Fisher, Tamsin Braithwaite and Susan Gaynor-Smith have over 30 years experience between them in conveyancing. They will be pleased to give you a competitive quote for both sales and purchases. We understand that your home is your most important asset and we aim to take the stress out of moving house.

 Family Law – Headed by Richard Evans. He is a member of the Law Society Family Law Panel, Resolution and is a Resolution accredited specialist. Richard is assisted by Helen Magee. Richard and Helen deal with all aspects of family law including financial matters, the division of assets on divorce and matters relating to children. We may be able to provide public funding (previously Legal Aid) for matrimonial and family matters.

 Wills and Probate – Headed by Stephen William Climo and assisted by Susan Gaynor-Smith and Elaine McMahon. Members of this team can help with the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate, elderly client advice and tax related matters.

 Accident Claims – Headed by Edward Gaynor-Smith; Edward will be pleased to discuss taking on your case on a no win, no fee basis. He is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, guaranteeing you will receive a first rate service.

 Crime – Headed by Edward Gaynor-Smith; all aspects of Magistrates' and Crown Court work including regulatory matters. Public funding (previously Legal Aid) may be available.

Conditional fee schemes may be available for personal injury and other types of litigation.

Fee Earner Profile

Richard Evans
Solicitor.
Date of qualification: 1984
Senior Partner; Member of the Law Society Family Law Panel and Accredited Specialist with Resolution, formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association.
Areas of Work – all aspects of Family Law including Financial Matters and matters involving Children.

Edward Gaynor-Smith
Solicitor.
Date of qualification: 1992
Partner; Member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Areas of Work – Personal Injury; Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Criminal Law.

Stephen William Climo
Solicitor.
Date of qualification: 2000
Solicitor: Member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners and Law Society Probate Section.
Areas of Work – Probate and Trusts, Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection/Deputyship; Elderly Clients.

Susan Gaynor-Smith
Solicitor.
Date of qualification: 1963
Consultant; Member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners and Solicitors for the Elderly.
Areas of Work – Wills; Elderly Client; Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Conveyancing.

Adrian Gaynor-Smith
Solicitor.
Date of qualification: 1963
Consultant; Long-standing Member of the Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal.
Areas of Work – Private Client; Advocacy; Commercial Matters.

Tamsin Braithwaite
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
Area of Work – Residential Conveyancing.

Marcus Fisher
Senior Fee Earner
Area of Work – Residential Conveyancing.

Helen Magee
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
Areas of Work – Family Law including Financial Matters and matters involving Children.

Elaine McMahon
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, and Member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners.
Areas of Work – Wills; Probate and Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney; Elderly Client.