We are pleased to announce that Quastels has been recognised in this year’s The Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings across four categories:
- ‘Leading Firm’ in Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
- ‘Leading Firm’ in Private Client: Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate
- ‘Leading Firm’ in Industry Focus: Hospitality & Leisure
- ‘Firm to Watch’ in Industry Focus: Retail & Consumer
We are pleased to have retained our ‘client satisfaction’ badge, which reflects our dedication to exceptional service and expertise across the firm.
About The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories, evaluating law firms and individual lawyers through rigorous independent research, client testimonials, and industry insight. Earning a place in The Legal 500 reflects a firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and cultivating strong client relationships.
At Quastels, we are proud of our longstanding reputation for excellence and client care, and we are delighted to be recognised in this year’s rankings.
Key Rankings
Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
For five consecutive years, our Commercial Property team has been recognised in the Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers category.
The ranking highlights our extensive legal expertise, particularly in:
- Portfolio management
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
Our practice spans the retail, leisure, and office sectors, delivering bespoke advice to businesses navigating commercial property matters.
Recognised Legal Professionals
The Legal 500 ranking specifically commends our department heads and key individuals for their contributions:
- Mark Cornelius (Partner and Co-Head)
- Naomi Jones (Partner and Co-Head)
- Jonathan Gross (Partner)
- Aisha Anjum (Senior Associate)
Client Testimonials
The following testimonials have been collated independently by the Legal 500 research team.
“Quite frankly, it’s the team’s proactive nature, the partners are available when you need to speak to them, and they are always trying to provide a solution for you and the underlying client.”
“The team have a deep understanding of our business and tailor their advice accordingly; we know we can rely on them to be concise and responsive to our complex and changing needs.”
“Quastels have gone above and beyond acting on our behalf. The due diligence checks have been extensive, and they utilised relationships with firms abroad to ensure that the recorded notice was served promptly and at a reasonable cost to us as the client.”
Private Client: Personal Tax, Trusts, and Probate
Our Private Wealth team has been recognised for the first time in The Legal 500, in the Private Client: Personal Tax, Trusts, and Probate category.
The ranking highlights our expertise in existing and emerging fields, including:
- Tax
- Trusts
- Succession Planning
- Tax aspects of cryptoassets
Recognised Legal Professionals
The Legal 500 specifically mentions the work and expertise of:
- Ben Rosen (Partner and Head of Department)
- Jack Burroughs (Senior Associate)
Client Testimonials
The following testimonials have been collated independently by the Legal 500 research team.
“This is a team which is high energy, extremely responsive and authentic.”
“Ben Rosen is a delight. He absolutely loves what he does which makes him really fun to work with. He inspires great confidence with clients and has the sort of grasp of complex material to be able to articulate it clearly.”
“Ben Rosen – excellent solicitor. Prepared to go the extra mile for a client. Highly recommended.”
Industry Focus: Hospitality & Leisure
This year, we are pleased to further expand our presence in The Legal 500 rankings, being named a ‘Leading Firm’ in the Industry Focus: Hospitality & Leisure category.
Our Hospitality & Leisure sector offering received recognition for assisting clients across the restaurant, theatre, hotel and pub sectors, amongst others, with key work including:
- Sales
- Restructurings
- Commercial contracts
- Fund structuring
- Asset management
Recognised Legal Professionals
The Legal 500 recognised these key players in our Hospitality & Leisure group:
Client Testimonials
The following testimonials have been collated independently by the Legal 500 research team.
“We have used Quastels numerous times and they can always find a commercial solution to sometimes complex problems, not just looking at the legal ramifications but the commercial ones as well.”
“One of the standout features of Quastels is the diversity within their team – not just in background, but in experience and perspective. This diversity enhances their ability to handle complex, cross-disciplinary issues with nuance and agility.”
“I’m especially grateful to Adam Convisser for his time, expertise, and unwavering support. In moments of stress, he reassured me and guided me through challenges with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. I’ve developed a genuinely strong relationship with him, which speaks volumes about the quality of service and personal attention Quastels provides.”
Industry Focus: Retail & Consumer
We are pleased to have retained our standing as a ‘Firm to Watch’ in the Industry Focus: Retail & Consumer category. Our Brands & Luxury sector offering received recognition for its cross-disciplinary approach, providing legal solutions across corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, and governance issues.
Recognised Legal Professionals
The Legal 500 highlighted the contributions of:
Thank You
We are incredibly proud to be growing our recognition in The Legal 500, which reflects the development of the firm over the past twelve months. A heartfelt thank you to our clients, colleagues and The Legal 500 for their continued support and kind words. Our growing recognition motivates us to continue delivering fantastic service across all of our practice and sector areas.
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