London Bar
Art and cultural property
LEADING JUNIORS1Andrew Bruce –Serle Court ‘Andrew’s advice is very thoughtful and considered. He provides excellent advice both on the law and practicalities of pursuing a particular course of action.’
Andrew Bruce
- Phone020 7242 6105
- Email[email protected]
- Profilewww.serlecourt.co.uk
Position
Andrew is a leading senior junior in real estate litigation and has been described as "an exceptional talent in the property sphere". Andrew regularly advises land-owners, developers, land-promoters and public authorities and has a particular expertise in land covenants, easements and registration matters. Andrew has a strong commercial/chancery background and is regarded as “an amazing advocate who is approachable and easy to deal with”. In addition to his broad property-based practice, Andrew has developed an outstanding reputation in art law and cultural property matters. As well as acting in claims against auction houses in respect of negligent advice or misattribution, he has also advised in connection with claims about the manuscripts of Sir Malcolm Arnold, the sculptures of Henry Moore, numerous religious artefacts and various loans secured on collections of cars and wine. Andrew also regularly acts in high-value commercial litigation and is a "skilful advocate" who is "effective in digging under the surface to uncover the real issues".
Education
Colfe’s School, London; Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA US; Jesus College, Oxford (1990 MA Jurisprudence).
Mentions
London Bar
Property litigation
LEADING JUNIORS2Andrew Bruce –Serle Court ‘Andrew is extremely erudite, but able to convey complex legal principles in a way which clients can understand. He adopts highly pragmatic solutions to difficult problems.’