dtb rechtsanwälte
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dtb rechtsanwälte places a premium on advising players in the art and culture sector on foundation structuring and succession planning. The team also assists collectors, galleries, and institutions in preserving high-value art collections and regularly handles major disputes over cultural assets and legal issues in the international art trade. Practice head Bertold Schmidt-Thomé advises entrepreneurs, heirs, and founders on succession planning, foundation law, and art-related matters. Adrienne Bauer, who joined from ADVANT Beiten in November 2024, brings further strength in foundation law, inheritance, property succession, and copyright matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep understanding of the art market, extensive experience in art market-related cases, and innovative tax solutions for art collections.’ \n'Bertold Schmidt-Thomé and Leon van Lee are very thorough lawyers, while Pascal Decker is excellent in complex negotiations.' \n‘Pascal Decker and Bertold Schmidt-Thomé are very personable and have an incredible understanding and interest in everything to do with art.’ \n‘Great art law expertise; perfect communication and relationship building.’ \n‘Pascal Decker is a clever, thoughtful strategist, while remaining totally pragmatic in his approach.’
Key clients
- Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media
- Federal State of Brandenburg, Ministry of Science, Research and Culture
Work highlights
Conducted negotiations for the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media in settling a century-long dispute with the former German imperial family over artworks valued in the triple-digit millions.