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Buying, selling and viewing art is one of life's great pleasures. But it is also a sophisticated business that requires the very best legal advice.
We advise 40% of the 200 top art dealers listed in ARTnews Top Collectors publication, as well as many of the world’s leading collectors. We have been involved in a number of the highest profile matters of recent times including the controversial “Canyon” case and the Richard Prince litigation. We work with many of the world's leading international galleries and museums. Working for many of the most successful people and cultural institutions in the world means much of what we do is confidential. But it’s fair to say that our connections among our client base provide us with sector expertise that is unmatched by most other law firms.Our art lawyers can help with the negotiation, arbitration, mediation and litigation of disputes. We aim to find a consensual resolution, but will strongly defend your interests if required.
Buying and selling artYears of experience working with the world’s top dealers, collectors, and institutions make us the go-to law firm to advise on international art transactions and related issues such as tax.
Copyright and designGroundbreaking creators should be rewarded. Our copyright and design team advises fashion designers, artists, sports stars, manufacturers and others on ways to protect and monetize their work.
Estate planning, wills and successionWhether you wish to protect family assets, navigate cross-border tax issues or benefit a good cause, our private client lawyers will discuss your priorities, advise on options and put a plan in place.
Our lawyers work with the world’s top commercial galleries and art advisors, with our extensive legal services including advice on income and sales tax, purchase agreements, and consignment.
Art as collateralAcquiring fine art has always been rewarding, and now it’s increasingly also being used as loan collateral. Our global team is best placed to advise on how to monetize an art collection.
Tax investigations and controversyAny controversy around tax can be damaging. With years of experience acting in high-stakes investigations and litigation, and as regulators themselves, our team can help you navigate through.
Museum exhibitionsOur lawyers work with top museums and cultural institutions across the globe, so we can advise on everything from business planning, to fundraising, and dealing with issues such as copyright.
We help individuals, families and their advisors to plan for the future, establishing priorities and finding solutions. And we offer seamless support for those with international interests.
TaxWith a team of more than 150 specialist tax lawyers, who are qualified in jurisdictions around the world, we are perfectly placed to handle even the most complex, cross-border tax issues.
PhilanthropyThere is no single approach to philanthropy; what’s key is that your giving has the biggest impact possible. Whichever way you choose to donate, our team can advise on what is most effective.
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