Members of 3 Verulam Buildings continue to be involved in a number of high-profile cases and are considered ‘sector specialists’ within the art and cultural property sector. Andrew Onslow KC recently acted as sole counsel for Lord and Lady Wemyss in Wemyss v Simon C Dickinson Ltd, a case concerning alleged professional negligence against an art dealer concerning the sale of a Le Bénédicité painting by Jean Simeon Chardin. Angharad Start has also been very active in this practice area, and is currently representing Dmitry Rybolovlev in his long-running case against Sotheby's concerning an alleged secret profit by Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier.
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Leading Silks
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‘His assessment of the merits of a case is always right. He has an ability to see long into the future of a case and predict what will happen. He is an excellent go-to when you need to decide if what will be a hugely complex and expensive case should be pursued.’
‘A very bright and engaging advocate who is particularly strong on his feet. Great on the written and advisory side too.’
Leading Juniors
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‘Angharad is an exceptionally forceful advocate, and a formidable personality. She has appeared in a number of high-profile art law cases and is highly respected by solicitors in this field.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘Angharad is an exceptionally forceful advocate, and a formidable personality. She has appeared in a number of high-profile art law cases and is highly respected by solicitors in this field.’
