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Gaynor-Smith Owen & Co. has been practising law in Malvern and surrounding areas since 1972. We are a local solicitors firm that provides a comprehensive and personal range of legal services to the local community. Our team of experienced solicitors, led by Richard Evans, is dedicated to providing a highly professional and approachable service to our clients.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of legal services, including:

Buying and Selling Your Home

We understand that moving house can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Our conveyancing team, led by Tamsin Braithwaite, has considerable legal experience in buying, selling, transferring, and remortgaging properties. We can also offer advice to clients wishing to enter the buy-to-let market.

Matrimonial and Family Law

We advise clients on all aspects of the law relating to divorce and separation, civil partnerships, and pre-nuptial agreements. Our team of experienced family lawyers, including Richard Evans and Helen Magee, provide expert and sympathetic advice on financial issues arising from divorce and separation, as well as disputes relating to children.

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

We offer expert advice on the preparation of wills, the creation of trusts, inheritance tax issues, and probate. Our team, led by Diana Dennis, provides a sympathetic and constructive approach tailored to address individual needs.

Elderly Client Advice

We understand the importance of planning for the future and providing for elderly clients. Our team advises on matters relating to elderly clients, including the preparation of wills, the creation of trusts, and dealing with the administration of estates.

Commercial Services

We provide commercial services for business clients, including commercial leases and property matters. Our team of experienced solicitors can advise on a wide range of commercial matters.

Our People

At Gaynor-Smith Owen & Co., we pride ourselves on having a highly experienced and approachable team of solicitors. Our team includes Richard Evans, Helen Magee, and Diana Dennis, all of whom have many years of experience in their respective fields.

Reviews
Positive: The law firm's solicitors have been praised for their professionalism, knowledge, and friendly service, keeping clients informed throughout the legal process.
Negative: The law firm has been criticized for poor communication, errors, disorganisation, and incompetence, leading to disappointing experiences for some clients.

Overview of Reviews

The reviews of the law firm are mixed, with both positive and negative comments.

Positive Experiences

Several reviewers have had positive experiences with the law firm, praising their solicitors for being professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They have been kept informed throughout the legal process, with regular updates and prompt responses to emails and phone calls.

  • Rozita and Tamsin Braithwaite were specifically mentioned as providing excellent service, with one reviewer stating they would "always use again for any house sales".
  • Denise Mason was pleased with the overall service for probate and conveyancing of her late father's property.

Negative Experiences

However, several reviewers have had negative experiences with the law firm, citing issues with communication, errors, and disorganisation.

  • Heathcliff Earnshaw criticized the clarity of English in documents, while Emma Vale and Nathan Wanklin had poor experiences with Edward and his mother, Susan, citing incompetence and a lack of help.
  • Ashley Mayes was initially impressed but experienced mistakes, disorganisation, and unresponsiveness towards the end of the conveyancing process.
  • H. S. had a terrible experience with slow and disinterested service, citing errors and poor communication.
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