Simon Fitzpatrick spearheads a talented team at Boodle Hatfield LLP, which is highly regarded for its work on numerous high-value art litigation matters. The group is skilled at handling a broad range of cases, including those relating to attribution, authenticity, and other matters such as title disputes and disputed ownership. It also frequently supports ultra-high-net-worth individuals and landed estates with their valuable art collections by providing specialist tax and wealth structuring advice. Other key clients include collectors, dealers, artists, foundations, and galleries. Natasha Hassall often advises large landed estates with substantial art collections on their long-term estate planning, tax, and probate matters. Newly-promoted partner Rebecca Foden specialises in art litigation, while Eleanor Sepanski regularly advises private clients on the sale and purchase of significant artworks, as well as on the loaning of these items to galleries. Fred Clark is well-regarded for his work on the full spectrum of commercial art matters.
Art and cultural property in London
Boodle Hatfield LLP
Practice head(s):
Simon Fitzpatrick
Other key lawyers:
Natasha Hassall; Rebecca Foden; Fred Clark; Eleanor Sepanski
Testimonials
‘We had good cooperation and we worked very well together. They found a way all the time and they tried to find the best solution for our case.’
‘Simon Fitzpatrick is a very nice person who is next to you all the time. He tries all the time to make you feel more comfortable and ensure himself that everything is clear for you.’
‘Boodle Hatfield’s team has strength in depth and colleagues appear to support each other well to deliver an excellent service to the client.’
Farrer & Co
At Farrer & Co, Adrian Parkhouse and Isabel Paintin jointly lead a team filled with a ‘plethora of first-class lawyers’. This ‘great firm is completely immersed in the sector’, and covers issues as diverse as art-related litigation and art financing, through to advising on heritage property, offers-in-lieu, and philanthropy. It also acts for leading museums and galleries in the UK, as well as numerous major charities. Parkhouse acts for dealers and private and public galleries, as well as individuals in disputes concerning art and heritage property. Paintin has particular expertise in art transactions, and also advises on issues such as heritage taxation. William Charrington was promoted to the partnership in May 2024, and he is frequently involved in cases dealing with allegations of misrepresentation over provenance, authenticity, false attribution, theft, copyright infringement, and the misuse of trade marks. Bethan Waters is another name to note.
Practice head(s):
Adrian Parkhouse; Isabel Paintin
Other key lawyers:
William Charrington; Bethan Waters; Will Cudmore; Paul Jones
Testimonials
‘Farrer & Co has the strongest art and cultural property team in practice. I recommend them above all others.’
‘Partner Isabel Paintin is the best heritage property lawyer in practice. She is hands down the cleverest, most thoughtful, and the best.’
‘Associate Will Cudmore has a very strong art and heritage practice.’
‘Adrian Parkhouse is top quality and, in terms of raw brain power, one of the finest litigation solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results. He’s also utterly unflappable.’
‘Will Charrington is super clever, unbelievably hard working, and an excellent lawyer. Top drawer for any art dispute. ’
‘A great firm with a very deep bench in terms of talented associates and peerless sectoral knowledge. There is no issue they haven’t seen before. You can put your absolute faith in this firm. Tremendous added value as well.’
‘Paul Jones is the most responsive lawyer I have ever worked with, and incredibly thorough, personable and knowledgeable.’
‘Farrers act for a number of major museums and galleries, as well as private individuals, in art law cases.’
Mishcon de Reya LLP
At Mishcon de Reya LLP, ‘the breadth of experience and knowledge that the team has across all areas of art and cultural property is exceptional. They more than live up to their reputation.’ Karen Sanig
and Amanda Gray are at the helm of the ‘truly excellent’ practice, which serves a diverse range of international clients and artists. It routinely advises galleries on buying, selling, exhibiting, loaning, and moving art. The agile team is also skilled at advising collectors on finance, loans, and import and export issues. It advises on issues surrounding bequeathing art to the nation, a trust, or charity. Another core area of expertise is advising auction houses on sales and due diligence. It continues to assist with many of the largest international art transactions, the management of some of the most significant collections of cultural property, and major litigation. Simon Chadwick was promoted to the partnership in April 2024, and Abby Brindley is another important member of the practice.
Practice head(s):
Karen Sanig; Amanda Gray
Other key lawyers:
Simon Chadwick; Abby Brindley; Mona Yapova; Sinéad Esler Patel
Testimonials
‘Karen Sanig came highly recommended from everybody with whom we spoke to in the art world, both in the UK and abroad. Her well-deserved reputation for excellence preceded her and we have been more than impressed with her skill, knowledge and experience in the area.‘
‘We greatly value Karen Sanig’s speed of response, accuracy, clever and commercial approach and turning technical and difficult issues into user-friendly, straightforward, good, tough advice.’
‘I think that the team at Mishcon really care about the emotional and mental welfare of their clients. They understand that what is their daily grind is really a matter of enormous stress and anxiety for their clients. They know how to manage their clients through the legal process.’
‘Karen Sanig was a class act who ran a brilliant team. She was funny, supportive, possessing formidable intellectual fire power and a brilliant strategic brain. Abby Brindley was a chip off the old block in this regard and hand held us really well as we went through the legal process.’
‘The best team for art law matters, with a great spirit and openness to take on challenges.’
‘Amanda Gray is brilliant and very clued into the sector. Karen Sanig is an eminent figure. Sinéad Esler Patel is great on fraud and art law matters. Simon Chadwick is very strong.’
‘Karen Sanig and her team’s knowledge of every aspect of the art market is exceptional. They work around the clock to provide practical, realistic and creative solutions to every transaction or case.’
‘One of the top firms in art and cultural property. Karen Sanig is highly experienced and excellent to work with, as is Amanda Gray.’
Key clients
Ivor Braka Limited and Ivor Braka
The Klesch Collection Limited
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery
Work highlights
- Represented Ivor Braka Limited and Ivor Braka in proceedings relating to the provision of information by art market participants to obtain payment of artist resale royalties.
- Advising a client, who is the owner of an abstract modern painting valued at $5.5m, on a complex multi-jurisdictional title dispute involving English, South Korean, and German law.
- Advising on Tate’s external contractual arrangements with third parties.
Stephenson Harwood
The ‘very experienced and market leading’ team at Stephenson Harwood has a ‘roll-call of high-net-worth individuals and top institutions as clients’. The ‘excellent’ Roland Foord heads the practice, and he continues to advise a broad range of clients, from auction houses and dealers, to museums and private collectors. He particularly excels in advising on major disputes. In addition, he regularly works on the sale and purchase of fine art, as well as advising on a myriad of other complex areas, such as looted art matters. The team has also been busy advising on Brexit-related issues, and on the regulatory framework under the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Katie Hewson leads the firm’s data protection practice, and has advised several major clients in the arts sector on commercial and data protection matters. Alan Ward is another key member of the art and cultural property group.
Practice head(s):
Roland Foord
Other key lawyers:
Katie Hewson; Alan Ward; Jo Jones
Testimonials
‘Roland Foord is the go-to name in this market and is widely acknowledged as being at the top of his game.’
‘Centred around the brilliant Roland Foord, who is one of the leading statesmen of the art law world.’
‘Roland Foord is a star in the field. Jo Jones is moving up in support.’
‘Great knowledge and fantastic to work with, especially with specialist, complex and highly confidential transactions.’
‘Katie Hewson is pragmatic, knowledgeable and creative. Katie simplifies the most complex transactions and is able to distil the critical information clients need speedily. Her calm confidence is very reassuring in complex transactions.’
‘Roland Foord has unrivalled experience both in terms of breadth of issues and legal complexity. He is generous with his advice, for example to younger lawyers wanting to build their career and introductions. Very pragmatic and solutions orientated.’
‘Alan Ward is incredibly knowledgeable.’
‘Strong knowledge of both the art industry and regulatory law so are able to provide AML advice that is really tailored to art market professionals.’
Key clients
Qatar Museums Authority
Sadie Coles HQ Limited
Christie’s
Phillips Auctioneers
Mark Weiss
The Society of London Art Dealers
The Royal College of Art
Work highlights
- Advised Qatar Museums on the acquisition of a number of artworks by world-renowned artists.
Wedlake Bell LLP
Rudy Capildeo and Tim Maxwell co-lead the team at Wedlake Bell LLP, which has been praised as a ‘force to be reckoned with’ due to its ‘deep and long-standing knowledge of the art-world’. The group is ‘doing well’ and covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. It advises on diverse issues relating to the buying, selling, and financing of art and luxury assets, as well as advising on international loans of art for and to museums. Clients include artists, including numerous famous street artists, in addition to collectors, financiers, philanthropists, fairs, galleries, and museums. Capildeo has particularly strong expertise in luxury asset financing, and the use of luxury assets as financial commodities. Maxwell primarily specialises in disputes and issues regarding forgeries, fraud, title, provenance, restitution, and authenticity. Petra Warrington was promoted to the partnership in April 2024 and she has considerable litigation and transactional experience.
Practice head(s):
Rudy Capildeo; Tim Maxwell
Other key lawyers:
Petra Warrington; Jil Birnbaum
Testimonials
‘It’s now one of the largest art practices in London, so their knowledge is current. Rudy Capildeo and Tim Maxwell are delightful and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Tim Maxwell and his team are experts in their field. For art-related work, we need very specialist legal advice and this is what Tim offers. He is responsive, measured and commercial. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
‘Rudy Capildeo has all the connections and insights to be a real leader in the art law world. Tim Maxwell also very impressive on litigation. Petra Warrington is lovely and has great experience.’
‘For many years now I have worked with Tim Maxwell and Rudy Capildeo. I am deeply impressed by their vertical and horizontal knowledge in the arts and cultural sector.’
‘Deep and long standing knowledge of the art world. Both are very accessible, which is important for quick advice.’
‘The team know exactly what they are doing and they are very professional and effective. I am really happy with the results.’
‘Each time we are reassured by their knowledgeable approach, always providing us with measured responses and thoughtful explanations.‘
‘Rudy Capildeo has been a highly professional adviser, making sure that we have the confidence to push back on behalf of the artists we work with. Jil Birnbaum has always been extremely supportive.’
Key clients
Hickox
The Design & Artists Copyright Society
The Artists’ Collecting Society
Work highlights
- Represented Linda Hickox, a victim of Timothy Sammons, the notorious art dealer who defrauded clients out of tens of millions of pounds by operating his business as a Ponzi scheme, in a case that settled in 2023.
- Represented the not-for-profit entities the Design & Artists Copyright Society and the Artists’ Collecting Society, the two collecting societies responsible for collecting resale royalties on behalf of artists and artists’ estates, in a major claim.
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Suzanne Marriott heads up the art and luxury practice at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP. The able team regularly advises several international contemporary and major government institutions. It is adept at advising on diverse matters, such as NFTs, and often advises on auction law both for and against auction houses in the UK and internationally. The group has been busy advising collectors and dealers on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. Robert Blower is particularly skilled at advising on acceptance in lieu and inheritance tax conditional exemption applications for estates with significant art collections. Stewart Hey is another notable member of the practice.
Practice head(s):
Suzanne Marriott
Other key lawyers:
Robert Blower; Terence Bennett; Stewart Hey
Testimonials
‘Charles Russell Speechlys has an exceptionally strong art and cultural property practice. The team is well aware of the tax incentives available for heritage property and how they apply.’
‘Clients are in excellent hands with the CRS team.’
‘In London, I strongly recommend the brilliant heritage advice provided by Terence Bennett and Robert Blower.’
‘The CRS team are, in my experience, excellent in producing pragmatic solutions to clients.’
‘Each member of the practice is highly qualified, technically excellent, well-grounded and diligent. The firm’s stand-out quality is their strength in depth in this area.’
‘Robert Blower has huge experience, is technically expert, and has a very sure and steady hand, as does Suzanne Marriott.’
Howard Kennedy LLP
Mark Stephens CBE heads ‘the very strong team‘ at Howard Kennedy LLP. It works with artists and estates, as well as galleries, auction houses, and dealers. Other key clients include collectors, museums, and public collections. In addition, the group receives a steady flow of instructions from charities and foundations, public art organisations, governments, and nation states. With its ‘strong reputation‘ in this sector, it is well-placed to advise on a broad spread of matters, from art litigation to looted art. Daniel McClean is another key figure, and Jon Sharples covers an array of issues in the creative industries and the museum sector, including advising on intellectual property, commercial contracts, and disputes.
Practice head(s):
Mark Stephens
Other key lawyers:
Daniel McClean; James Wingfield; Jon Sharples
Testimonials
‘James Wingfield is outstanding; he is very knowledgeable in this area, unflappable, gives pragmatic, commercial advice and clients like working with him.’
‘The people I worked with were excellent. They were responsive, quick in all their dealings and all in all top flight. I felt well looked after and able to contact them readily if needed. It was a first-rate experience.’
‘I worked in particular with Jon Sharples. He is tremendously knowledgeable, gracious and generous with his time and counsel. I would recommend him most highly and he would be my first point of call with any legal matters.’
‘Working with Jon Sharples was an excellent experience. He was attentive, compassionate and was quick to reply to messages. He listened carefully to the situation and provided clear, professional and unbiased advice which helped me to understand my options.’
‘Mark Stephens is quite simply a legend of the art and cultural property world. Immense knowledge of all legal issues and is beyond passionate about his client’s causes, which makes him a force to be reckoned with if on the other side. ’
‘Jon Sharples balances expertise and legal vigour with a clear and empathic communication style. This combination makes him a hugely reassuring and effective ally to those who have the good fortune to work with him.’
‘Mark Stephens is a prominent industry figure whose tactical advice is highly valued. James Wingfield brings his commercial savvy to art world disputes.’
‘The practice seems to be very involved within the arts outside of just day-to-day legal work. They have a passion for the arts personally.’
Key clients
Simon C Dickinson
Yilin Wang
Arcadia Missa Gallery
Institute of International Visual Arts)
A-N The Artists Information Company
Work highlights
- Defended art dealer Dickinson successfully in a negligence claim brought by the trustees of the Wemyss Heirlooms Trust, concerning the attribution of an 18th century French painting described on its sale in 2014 as by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin and Studio.
- Acted for Chinese-Canadian poet and translator, Yilin Wang, successfully in her copyright and moral rights claim against the British Museum.
- Advised a number of leading art galleries in the UK and internationally on the drafting and enforcement of resale restrictions on primary sales, having led a thought leadership campaign on the issue.
Withers LLP
Withers LLP has ‘one of the preeminent art teams for the big cases’. The ‘extremely able’ Sarah Barker heads the department, and the ‘talented‘ team is skilled at advising on fine art sales and purchases, as well as art and heritage-related tax issues. Other areas of focus include advising on charity law relating to museums and art foundations, as well as art-related money laundering. The team also excels in handling complex matters with an international dimension. Eleni Polycarpoui is recommended for her work on stolen art cases, restitution cases, title disputes, authenticity disputes and consignment disputes. Key clients of the practice include artists, museums, art galleries, and private collectors.
Practice head(s):
Sarah Barker
Other key lawyers:
Eleni Polycarpou; Natalie Sherborn
Testimonials
‘The team has broad knowledge and experience in art law and related subjects. Sarah Barker and her colleagues are extremely attentive, responsive and experienced.’
‘Eleni Polycarpou gets great results. She understands the art world and knows what works and what doesn’t when dealing with people from the art world.’
‘Sarah Barker is quite possibly the lead partner on transactional and advisory art law in London having had her specialist firm bought out by Withers. She is also extremely able.’
‘Eleni Polycarpou is a fabulously strategic litigator, managing this very complicated multi-jurisdictional litigation with all the conflicts and problems that brings, heading a team of many, many lawyers.’
‘Eleni Polycarpou is on top of her game, aware of every detail in this complex piece of litigation, which is rare at this level. Very quick on her feet and very astute strategically, with an exceptional eye to find a commercial solution for the client.’
‘Sarah Barker is very approachable, highly attentive and extremely knowledgeable. Assisted by Natalie Sherborn, she returns calls in good time, garners information and provides advice clearly, efficiently and where possible without delay.’
‘Eleni Polycarpou was extremely professional and took charge of the case as expected and required.’
‘A top-rate practice with a huge knowledge of the market and the key institutions and players. Eleni Polycarpou is brilliant. She really knows the market and how it operates.’
Key clients
Vortic
Hope 93
Castle Howard
Tate
Victoria Miro
National Gallery of Scotland
Forsters LLP
Forsters LLP is lauded for its ‘excellent legal advice, plus its understanding and experience of the art world’. Led by Catherine Hill, the group has a wealth of experience in acting for collectors, artists, galleries, auction houses, and the owners of historic houses. It is well-regarded for its work on UK and international estate planning matters, and for its advice on the commercial aspects of managing an artist’s estate. Rupert Mead has a particular focus on the taxation of heritage property, and Guy Abrahams frequently advises on the acquisition and disposal of art to make it more tax-efficient.
Practice head(s):
Catherine Hill
Other key lawyers:
Rupert Mead; Laura Neal; Guy Abrahams; Rebecca Bion; Jo Thompson
Testimonials
‘Forsters really know the industry. ’
‘Catherine Hill has a wonderful manner with the artists she works with. She strikes a perfect balance between relaxed friendliness and absolute professionalism. Clients warm to her immediately and trust her absolutely. ’
‘Catherine Hill is outstanding. Strong technically, generous and approachable, a good leader with high emotional intelligence, she delivers superb client service and is worth every penny.’
‘The team has an enormous range of experience in this area and consistently gives outstanding yet practical advice. Forsters are always my go-to for advice in the art and cultural property area.’
‘Catherine Hill and Laura Neal are extremely technically able and give high-quality yet practical client advice. They are a pleasure to work with and very approachable.’
‘Very strong art and cultural property team.’
‘Everyone at Forsters is great to work with and they have very good clients. You can see the firm is a good place to work when you see them working as a team. They are friendly, good at what they do and enjoy what they do.’
‘The Forsters team are the industry leaders and it is always a pleasure to work with them. Rebecca Bion and Jo Thompson are exceptional. I have worked on various articles and client cases with them and they are a joy to work with.’
Payne Hicks Beach LLP
Under the joint leadership of Till Vere-Hodge and James Bacon, the excellent team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP is consistently involved in many prominent matters that relate to significant and valuable artworks. It is skilled at advising on a broad range of matters, from disputes and transactions, to secured lending, divorces, and asset division. Vere-Hodge has built up an enviable reputation for resolving claims relating to looted artworks and antiquities. He also specialises in art insurance claims against specialised art and specie insurers. Other names to note include Robert Brodrick, Rosamond McDowell, and Mark Jones.
Practice head(s):
Till Vere-Hodge; James Bacon
Other key lawyers:
Robert Brodrick, Rosamond McDowell; Mark Jones
Testimonials
‘The team at PHB is led by Till Vere-Hodge (a full spectrum art and cultural property lawyer) and James Bacon (a heritage and tax law specialist). Together, they are running a market-leading practice that operates internationally on cutting-edge matters.’
‘They are very much ahead of the game in bringing innovative matters with few precedents. This is particularly true in respect of restitution and repatriation claims, where there is no comparable practice in the UK.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge really is the go-to lawyer for restitution cases. He handles any claims to WWII-related loot, colonial loot and any other applicable category of looted art claims with discretion and diplomacy.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is a great asset in transactions involving contemporary works and resolves disputes around authenticity and attribution issues with great skill and care.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is very available and reliable in his practice.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is a leading practitioner in art law, and he has a particular expertise in cases relating to restitution claims, specifically but not only connected to Nazi-era losses.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is excellent and we have worked closely together on various client matters.’
‘This practice stands out due to its exceptional ability to combine efficiency, creativity, and expertise in providing legal services.’
Pinsent Masons LLP
At Pinsent Masons LLP, Richard Hart heads the London offering. He is the trusted adviser to several ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Hart frequently advises on the acquisition and refurbishment of historic houses, through to advising on art collections. Other areas of expertise include helping clients with their philanthropic endeavours through the creation of cultural foundations, and facilitating donations to cultural institutions. The group is also well-placed to advise on single loans to museums, as well as on large international touring exhibitions. Michael Fletcher and Oliver Tapper are both well-regarded.
Practice head(s):
Richard Hart
Other key lawyers:
Oliver Tapper; Michael Fletcher
Testimonials
‘While there is always a very personal touch, the scope of expertise that can be drawn upon is huge; they can offer expertise on almost any topic and in most geographies.’
‘Richard Hart is incredibly diligent, responsive, and sensible. Oliver Tapper is extremely well-organised, coherent and courteous.’
‘An in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Personal but always a professional approach to business and building relationships.’
Clyde & Co
Headed by Tim Crockford, Clyde & Co has a broad client base ranging from major auction houses, galleries, and dealers, through to collectors. It is particularly known for its work with numerous insurers which underwrite fine art and specie risks in the London market. The group is recommended for its work on a wide range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters, and is well-placed to handle a myriad of multi-jurisdictional issues. Andrew Grant is another key figure who has acted in several high-profile specie cases in recent years.
Practice head(s):
Tim Crockford
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Grant
Testimonials
‘Tim Crockford has great experience and expertise in the art and cultural property area.’
‘Tim Crockford has extensive experience in this area. He is utterly committed to his clients and is great fun to work with.’
Key clients
Christie’s
Ingles & Hayday
Antipa Gallery
Fieldfisher
Helen Mulcahy and Hannah Rowbotham co-head the department at Fieldfisher alongside Pierre Valentin. Valentin joined the practice in January 2024 as a consultant from Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP. Its international, cross-departmental art law team advises on disputes and on various commercial matters. Areas of focus for the group span tax planning, intellectual property, technology law, and real estate. Its clients include artists, collectors, dealers, and intermediaries, and it is also adept at advising banks on art loans. Alice Vink is another name to note.
Practice head(s):
Helen Mulcahy; Pierre Valentin; Hannah Rowbotham
Other key lawyers:
Alice Vink
Testimonials
‘Everyone I’ve dealt with at the firm has been kind, courteous and understanding at every engagement.’
‘Helen Mulcahy is compassionate, understanding and driven in her ability to provide excellent counsel and care.’
‘Pierre Valentin’s thorough way of analysing a case and his precise advice reflect his unparalleled knowledge of the art global market.’
‘Fieldfisher has great lawyers at all levels of seniority; from junior associates to senior partners, everyone wants to go the extra mile for the client.’
Key clients
Getty Images Group
Work highlights
- Advised Getty Images Group on the alleged unauthorised reproduction of millions of images from Getty Images’ websites and use of the copied content in connection with generative artificial intelligence.
Hunters Law LLP
Under the leadership of Mark Stiebel, Hunters Law LLP often advises stakeholders on contentious and transactional matters. Areas of focus include title disputes, issues about authenticity, and commercial matters. It also advises private clients and landed estates on tax exemptions, public exhibitions, and on the maintenance of historic houses and art collections. The team has considerable cross-border expertise, and Julia Lewis is another key contact within the practice.
Practice head(s):
Mark Stiebel
Other key lawyers:
Julia Lewis
Keystone Law
Keystone Law is experienced in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and business collectors, in addition to estates, trustees, and galleries. Its wide-ranging experience spans advising on transactions, digital art, and NFTs. It is skilled at advising on diverse matters, such as artists’ rights, authenticity, and provenance disputes. Key names in the team include Lisette Aguilar and Anthony Misquitta. Gregor Kleinknecht left the firm in December 2023, and is now at MEUM Group Ltd.
Other key lawyers:
Lisette Aguilar; Anthony Misquitta; Ronan Speers
Testimonials
‘Anthony Misquitta provided excellent advice and support through some tricky contract negotiations. He was clear and practical and very helpful and easy to work with in a situation that had become quite dense and difficult to understand. He helped us negotiate a fair and useful contract and way forward.’
Key clients
Tony Gravenor
Victoria and Albert Museum
Abdullah Qandeel
Work highlights
- Advising Tony Gravenor on a dispute over the rare and iconic Audi R8 Decennium supercar.
- Assisted the Victoria & Albert Museum with preparing the construction contract and related documents for second phase construction works.
- Advising Abdullah Qandeel on launching a new business in the NFT and art sector.
RPC
Led by Davina Given, the excellent team at RPC continues to be particularly busy advising on issues relating to the sale of NFTs. It frequently helps clients defend claims pertaining to unauthorised digital content, as well as negotiating licence agreements about multi-format distribution rights. The practice receives a steady flow of instructions from auction houses, collectors and copyright owners, and dealers. Other clients include wealthy individuals, insurers, and foundations. Paul Joukador plays a major role in the department as well.
Practice head(s):
Davina Given
Other key lawyers:
Paul Joukador
Testimonials
‘Deep understanding of art market and easy to work with.’
‘Understanding of sector-specific client needs and user friendly approach.’
‘RPC provides exceptional and completely reliable legal advice. I don’t hesitate to recommend Davina Given to clients.’
‘Davina Given is the cleverest and most imaginative of lawyers. Her art and heritage practice is second-to-none.’
‘RPC are rightly renowned for their work and litigation skills in the field of art and cultural property. Davina Given stands out.’