Quillon Law ranked in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2027
October 1, 2026
Quillon Law has been recognised across four practice areas in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2027, reflecting the continued growth and breadth of the firm’s disputes practice.
Quillon Law is ranked in Civil Fraud, Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, EU & Competition: Trade, WTO Anti-Dumping, Customs, and Sanctions and Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market.
Clients and peers note how the firm “continues to grow from strength to strength and have established themselves as a leading boutique litigation firm for high-value fraud disputes.” Sources describe Quillon Law as “a dynamic and energetic team of lawyers who work hard and are dedicated to their clients.”
The Guide describes the team as“first class from top to bottom,” and that “they are dynamic, creative, and truly exceptional… able to navigate the most challenging circumstances with expertise.”
The Guide also highlights the calibre and complexity of the firm’s work: “Clients have entrusted Quillon with some of the most high-value litigation at the Bar.” The firm is also recognised for its “combination of technical excellence, composure under pressure, and strong client management skills” as well as its“unrivalled experience in sanctions work.”
Partner Mark Hastings is named as a Leading Partner for Civil Fraud, described by the Guide as “a force to be reckoned with” who “has stacks of experience in big-ticket commercial litigation.”
Client and peer feedback also highlights his standing as “an established leader in the field of commercial litigation and civil fraud, whose dynamism and commerciality have seen Quillon’s extraordinary growth in recent years.”
Partner Michael Barnett is praised as a “powerhouse” and a “superb tactician”. He is recognised as“an extremely skilled lawyer with vast experience in the fields of banking disputes, civil fraud and sanctions.”
Partner Abigail Healey is recognised for her work in litigation, with the Guide noting that she is an “excellent lawyer” who “keeps her cool even under intense pressure and runs the litigation very well.”
Partner James Clark is described as “a star in the making” and an “up-and-coming partner who inspires real confidence.”
The 2027 rankings and testimonials reflect Quillon Law’s growing presence across complex, high-value disputes and the strength of its team across civil fraud, sanctions, banking litigation and commercial litigation.
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