Scammell & Co. Lawyers

Founded in 1887 as Nicholson & Scammell by Francis George Scammell in Selborne Chambers on Pirie Street, Scammell & Co. has a rich history rooted in the heart of South Australia’s legal community. In 1908, Francis Scammell merged his practice with Herbert Stanley Skipper, a solicitor based in Port Adelaide, marking the beginning of the firm's evolution. This partnership was soon joined by well-known solicitor Walter Ray, and the firm became known as Scammell, Skipper & Ray. The firm would later experience another transformation, becoming Hardy, Scammell & Skipper as it continued to grow. Following Francis Scammell’s death in 1927 and Walter Ray’s departure in 1930 to become a magistrate, the firm underwent further changes that would shape its future. In 1924, Geoffrey Hollidge joined the firm and became a partner in 1930, resulting in the name Scammell, Skipper & Hollidge.