Welcome to the Gaynor-Smith Owen website. Established for over 30 years we have 11 specialist fee earners. Although firmly based in Malvern we have clients all over the country including London and also as far afield as Hong Kong. We have made a large investment in computerisation not only for our accounts department but also for software in various departments of the practice.

We may be able to provide Community Legal Service Funding (previously known as Legal Aid) for matrimonial and family matters and criminal law. Conditional fee scheme may be available for personal injury, employment and all other types of litigation.

The firm is divided into 5 teams:

 Residential and Commercial Conveyancing – The department is headed by Edward Gaynor-Smith, assisted by Tamsin Braithwaite and Marcus Fisher. Tamsin and Marcus 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.

 Wills and Probate – Headed by Richard Hadley, 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 to also include regulatory matters.

Fee Earner Profile

Richard Evans
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
Date of qualification: 1992
Partner; Member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel.
Areas of Work – Personal Injury; Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Criminal Law.

Richard Hadley
Date of Qualification: 1999
Partner
Areas of Work – Wills; Probate and Trusts; Tax; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Elderly Client.

Susan Gaynor-Smith
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.

Adrian Gaynor-Smith
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.