Firm news
Steven Bernstein
October 2026
Lawrence Stephens is delighted to share that we have been recognised in the 2026 Legal 500 Directory, with recognition for our work in the Property Finance, Residential Property, Hospitality and Leisure and Sport categories. This ranking highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence, technical expertise, and client service across these practice areas.
The Sports and Entertainment team has maintained its Tier 4 ranking, and our Banking and Real Estate Finance teams have maintained their Tier 7 ranking in the very competitive Property Finance category.
We were also pleased to be recognised as a ‘Firm to Watch’ for Hospitality and Leisure, as well as Residential Property.
Steven Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer at Lawrence Stephens commented:
“We are pleased to be recognised again in the Property Finance and Sport categories in the 2027 Legal 500 directory, as well as a Firm to Watch in Residential Property and Hospitality & Leisure sector: all focus areas for us. We continue to grow our experience and bench strength in our acknowledged areas of expertise, building on these strong foundations.”
The continued recognition of our Property Finance practice, together with our recognition as a Firm to Watch for Residential Property and Hospitality & Leisure, reflects the depth of expertise across our real estate capabilities. This is echoed in the client testimonials we received, with our “collaborative approach” across teams highlighted as a key strength. Our lawyers work closely together to provide joined-up, commercial advice to investors, lenders, and developers, as well as private clients.
Other client testimonials say what makes us “stand out is the combination of technical expertise, commercial pragmatism, and exceptional client service. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, and operate as trusted advisers rather than simply external counsel.”
