Art and cultural property

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.

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Testimonials

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‘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.'