Quastels LLP
Client SatisfactionLauded by clients for its ‘extensive legal expertise’, Quastels LLP is proficient in portfolio management, development transactions, pre-lets, and joint venture work. Operating across the retail, leisure, and office sectors, the group is co-led by Mark Cornelius, who handles headquarters relocations and acquisitions and disposals, and Naomi Jones, who concentrates on commercial real estate and conditional sale and purchase agreements. Aisha Anjum is a go-to for real estate finance, and regularly assists property funds and institutional investors, while Stephanie Houston focuses on the construction aspects of property related joint ventures.
Testimonials
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‘Extensive legal expertise.'
‘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.'
‘David Quastels - David and his team consistently provide advice with great care, always prioritizing commercial and practical solutions in our best interest.'
‘Naomi Jones is fantastic and always gets the work done. She is available whenever need her. She always delivers results. Her team is also fantastic.'
‘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.'
‘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.’
‘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.’
Key clients
- Christian Louboutin
- OHMY Hair
- Elemis
- Venchi
- Prime London Residential
- Paragon
- Jungle Pubs
- Kingswood Holdings
- Balmain Fashion UK Limited
- Island Poke Limited
- Ross Shire Engineering
- Fingleton Limited
- Beers Contemporary
- Tommis Burger Joint
- Magnum Properties plc
- Easyflyers Logistics Limited
- Fumar Limited
- Bangers London
Work highlights
- Advising a client on obligations under a lease agreement and acting for them in connection with the grant of the lease and the licence for alterations.
- Advises a client in respect of sales of various freeholds subject to various occupational leasebacks.
- Acting for Neon Global in respect of all matters associated with a lease of space at Battersea Power Station to create an immersive exhibition centre.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Cornelius, Naomi Jones