Quastels has been recognised across seven categories in The Legal 500 UK 2027, up from four in the previous edition. Simon Grossobel is also personally noted as a Next Generation Partner. This year brings new listings for Residential Property, Commercial Litigation and Employment, alongside a move from ‘Firm to Watch’ to ranking in Retail & Consumer.
The results recognise the breadth of our expertise and the collaborative approach our teams bring to supporting businesses, individuals and families.
Our rankings are:
- Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Residential Property
- Retail & Consumer
- Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate
- Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market
- Employment: Employers
- Next Generation Partner: Simon Grossobel
Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
Our Commercial Real Estate team continues its recognition in the Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers category, marking its sixth consecutive year of inclusion.
The Legal 500 highlights the team’s work on headquarters relocations, retail and restaurant lettings, and lease renewals. Co-heads Mark Cornelius and Naomi Jones are recognised for their expertise in luxury retail property and commercial and mixed-use developments respectively. Jonathan Gross is highlighted for joint ventures and investments, while Charlotte Vallins is recognised for her leasing work.
Client feedback reflects the team’s understanding of the commercial priorities behind each instruction:
“Naomi Jones is personable, listens, and understands commercial viability versus legal standpoint.”
“Great staff led by great leaders.”
Hospitality & Leisure
Our Hospitality & Leisure offering retains its ranking, with recognition for advising operators and developers across the restaurant, hotel and entertainment sectors.
Led by Adam Convisser, the team is recognised for its work on operational issues, M&A transactions and shareholder agreements. The listing also highlights Jayesh Jethwa, Naomi Jones, Mark Cornelius and Ben Gale, reflecting the combined corporate, immigration and real estate expertise available to clients.
A featured work highlight is our advice to Albion & East on its disposal to Urban Pubs & Bars. Clients describe the service as:
“Exceptional service, knowledgeable and practical approach, expert advice.”
Residential Property
Our Residential Real Estate team enters the rankings, recognised for advising on the acquisition and disposal of prime and super-prime residential properties in London.
The listing identifies Jonathan Neilan as practice head and highlights Naomi Jones, Tracy Hon, Nargiz Abdullayeva, Iain Gauld and Joshua Fraser as key practitioners.
Client feedback particularly recognises the team’s support for international, high-net-worth clients, including those across Asia.
“Quastels’ residential property team stands out for their exceptional handling of international, high-net-worth clients–particularly across Asia–navigating complex cross-border transactions and overseas funding. Compared to other firms, they offer superior partner accessibility, practical problem-solving, and a proactive, solution-driven approach. They utilise modern digital onboarding and efficient communication tools to seamlessly bridge time-zone gaps, ensuring international clients experience transparent, stress-free conveyancing from offer to completion.”
Retail & Consumer
Our Retail & Consumer offering moves from ‘Firm to Watch’ to a full ranking, an important progression in our recognition within the sector.
The Legal 500 highlights the team’s work for UK and international companies across food and beverage, beauty and skincare, and retail. Ann-Maree Blake, Mark Cornelius and Dipti Shah are named as joint practice heads, bringing together commercial, real estate and employment expertise.
The listing identifies Elemis and Christian Louboutin as key clients and highlights our advice to Christian Louboutin on its global corporate and commercial matters.
Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate
Our Private Wealth & Tax team retains its ranking, following its first inclusion last year.
Led by Ben Rosen, the team is recognised for advising high-net-worth individuals and families on tax, trusts and succession planning. Jack Burroughs and Thomas Klemme are also highlighted as key practitioners.
Client feedback recognises the team’s tailored advice and proactive approach to emerging assets, including cryptocurrencies. The directory also highlights a complex cross-border instruction involving UK, US and Indian assets, companies and a trust.
One client describes the team as:
“Exceptional knowledge, friendly, and caring. Kept moving things along without being pushy.”
Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market
Our Dispute Resolution team receives a new ranking in Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market.
The Legal 500 recognises the practice’s expertise in disputes with an international dimension. Practice head Simon Grossobel is highlighted for sensitive commercial, shareholder and cross-border disputes, while Thomas Klemme is also recognised.
Simon also receives individual recognition as a Next Generation Partner, acknowledging his standing among clients and peers.
One client highlighted:
“Just good at listening and explaining “simply” to me the way forward in a relatively complex case. Always available.”
Employment: Employers
Our Employment team enters the rankings for the first time in the Employers category.
The listing recognises the team’s work on employment disputes, contract reviews and drafting, and redundancy and restructuring exercises. Practice head Dipti Shah is highlighted as a key adviser to employers in the non-profit sector, particularly on matters involving reputational risk.
Client feedback states:
“On the three separate occasions we relied on Dipti Shah’s judgment, we have had outstanding results.”
Recognition for Client Satisfaction
Across all seven listings, Quastels receives client satisfaction accolades for Lawyer & Team Quality, Billing & Efficiency and Sector Knowledge. These recognise the service, expertise and practical understanding our clients value in working with us.
Thank You
Thank you to our clients and contacts who contributed to The Legal 500’s research, and to our colleagues whose work underpins this recognition.
Our expanded presence reflects the continued development of the firm and our commitment to providing clear, proactive advice informed by each client’s priorities.
Explore our Legal 500 listings or contact our team to discuss how we can support you.
