Meet the team

Peter Scaiff
Partner

Peter formed the original partnership with Mervyn Bayliss in 1981. He qualified as a solicitor in 1971 and now specialises in company and commercial law. He deals with commercial conveyancing, company formation, partnership matters and commercial litigation. Peter is very active in the Worcester Rowing Club and also enjoys travelling and walking.

pscaiff@scaiff.co.uk

Mervyn Bayliss
Partner

Mervyn formed the original partnership with Peter Scaiff in 1981 having qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Mervyn has conducted complex spinal injury and brain injury cases arising from road traffic accidents and has built up a comprehensive network of expert contacts across the country. Mervyn is an avid rugby supporter and enjoys watching Worcester Warriors, shooting, playing squash, cycling and walking his dogs. Mervyn is a member of APIL

mbayliss@scaiff.co.uk

Simon Shaw
Partner

Simon qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and has specialised latterly in employer’s liability/industrial accident claims, to include those involving asbestosis and vibration white finger, but also has considerable experience in high value brain injury claims involving children. Simon is a member of APIL.

sshaw@scaiff.co.uk

Amanda Wright
Partner

Amanda is a partner in the firm and has been the head of the family department since 1995. She deals with all areas of family law including, divorce, ancillary relief, contact and residence disputes, domestic violence and care proceedings. Amanda is a member of Resolution and is also a trained Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator and strongly believes in try to settle disputes outside of court. Amanda is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, and Family Law (Advanced) Panel. Outside of work Amanda enjoys walking, horse-riding and cooking.

awright@scaiff.co.uk

Elizabeth Rimell
Partner

Elizabeth qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and her focus areas within personal injury claims are employers liability, road traffic accidents and clinical negligence, particularly those claims surrounding child-birth and aftercare. Elizabeth is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers panel. Beyond the office Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her young family, dog-walking and playing netball for Scaiff 7’s.

erimell@scaiff.co.uk

Roger Owen
Trainee Solicitor

Roger joined Scaiff LLP in 2009 as a Trainee Solicitor and is set to qualify in 2012. In the Personal Injury Department Roger has carried out extensive research specific to the more complex employers and public liability cases and progressed several road traffic act cases to successful conclusion. Roger lives in Worcester with his young family and hIs interests includes photography and 'gadgets'

rowen@scaiff.co.uk

Helen Elliott
Conveyancer

Helen has over 23 years of experience in residential conveyancing and has been with Scaiff LLP since 2009. Having worked in Worcester throughout her career Helen deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages, Transfer of Equity and right to buy. She and her team are well known for their friendly and efficient service.

helliott@scaiff.co.uk

Susannah Adams

Susannah has been qualified as a solicitor for 27 years working in the Worcester area and specialises in more difficult residential conveyancing cases and also commercial conveyancing. She reunites with Helen Elliott with whom she has worked previously. She is married with two children. She enjoys reading, walking, belly dancing, scuba diving and skiing (but not all at once!).

sadams@scaiff.co.uk