We are delighted to announce that Quastels has been recognised in this year’s The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings across two categories:
- ‘Leading Firm’ in Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
- ‘Firm to Watch’ in Industry Focus: Retail & Consumer
About The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is one of the most prestigious legal directories, assessing and ranking law firms and lawyers based on independent research, client feedback, and industry expertise. Recognition in The Legal 500 is a testament to a firm’s high-quality legal services and strong client relationships.
At Quastels, we take great pride in our reputation for excellence and client satisfaction, and we are honoured to be acknowledged in this year’s rankings.
Key Rankings
Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers
For the fourth consecutive year, our Commercial Property team has been ranked in the Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers category. Additionally, we are proud to have earned a ‘Client Satisfaction’ badge, reflecting our dedication to exceptional service and expertise in this field.
The ranking highlights our extensive legal expertise, particularly in:
- Portfolio management
- Development transactions
- Pre-lets
- Joint ventures
Our practice spans the retail, leisure, and office sectors, delivering tailored advice to businesses navigating commercial property matters.
Recognised Legal Professionals
The Legal 500 ranking specifically commends our team leaders and key individuals for their contributions:
- Mark Cornelius (Partner and Co-head) – Recognised for his expertise in headquarters relocations, acquisitions, and disposals.
- Naomi Jones (Partner and Co-head) – Praised for her work in commercial real estate and conditional sale and purchase agreements.
- Aisha Anjum (Senior Associate) – Noted for her real estate finance work, regularly assisting property funds and institutional investors.
- Stephanie Houston (Senior Associate) – Recognised for her focus on the construction aspects of property-related joint ventures.
Client Testimonials
“They know their market and have solid experience. Approachable and ensures the task and advice is thorough and completed in appropriate timescale.”
“Naomi Jones – detailed, efficient, responsive, approachable and commercially minded. Highly recommended.”
“Mark Cornelius has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial property. He is very personable and always provides legal advice which is clear, commercial and pragmatic, enabling us to close transactions without compromising on risk.”
“We have always experienced professionalism, reliability and commercial awareness with Quastels. The team provides invaluable guidance, backed by a wealth of expertise and experience. Quastels are our go-to for all legal matters, providing outstanding service every time.”
“Naomi Jones is fantastic and always gets the work done. She is available whenever we need her. She always delivers results. Her team is also fantastic.”
“Aisha Anjum is an absolute pleasure to work with – her knowledge is always relevant and concise. She works quickly and transparently, with any delays being communicated well in advance. She helped me navigate a particularly difficult lease reassignment in 2023 that tested everyone’s patience, but not Aisha’s! Absolutely unflappable, and extremely competent. Delighted to work with her and I look forward to our next transaction.”
Industry Focus: Retail & Consumer – ‘Firm to Watch’
This year, we are pleased to expand our presence in The Legal 500 rankings, being named a ‘Firm to Watch’ in the Retail & Consumer industry focus category.
Our Brands & Luxury sector offering received special recognition for its cross-disciplinary approach, providing legal expertise across Employment, Corporate & Commercial, and Real Estate.
The Legal 500 highlighted the contributions of:
A Commitment to Excellence
We are incredibly proud to be recognised in both Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers and Retail & Consumer, reaffirming our standing as a trusted legal partner.
A heartfelt thank you to our clients, colleagues, and The Legal 500 for their continued support and kind words. This recognition motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service across all our practice areas.If you require legal assistance, please contact us – we would be delighted to help.
