Rémi Sermier
Pamina AvocatsBoutique firm Pamina Avocats is a strong choice for high-profile art world clients, including assisting leading auction house Sotheby’s in all its legal business. Former legal counsel to the French Prime Minister’s office and team head, Rémi Sermier, has extensive knowledge of all legal issues related to auction sales. A notable highlight involved assisting Sotheby’s, as claimant, in criminal proceedings concerning the sale of forged 18th century furniture to the Château de Versailles.
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'What’s unique about this firm is that they are upfront, honest and very matter of fact. They were prompt and executed everything in a timely manner, but above it all, their advice was always correct and had my best interest 100%.'
'I have worked with Remi Sermier, who is very knowledgeable about the art world and was able to provide an extremely helpful overview of legal issues affecting art galleries.'
'Remi Sermier was very approachable and authoritative and quickly able to grasp issues and propose solutions.'
Key clients
- Sotheby’s
- Wildenstein Plattner Institute
- Palais de Tokyo
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Gurr Johns
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Rémi Sermier