Helen Mulcahy and Hannah Rowbotham co-head the department at Fieldfisher alongside Pierre Valentin. Valentin joined the practice in January 2024 as a consultant from Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP. Its international, cross-departmental art law team advises on disputes and on various commercial matters. Areas of focus for the group span tax planning, intellectual property, technology law, and real estate. Its clients include artists, collectors, dealers, and intermediaries, and it is also adept at advising banks on art loans. Alice Vink is another name to note.
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‘Everyone I’ve dealt with at the firm has been kind, courteous and understanding at every engagement.’
‘Helen Mulcahy is compassionate, understanding and driven in her ability to provide excellent counsel and care.'
‘Pierre Valentin’s thorough way of analysing a case and his precise advice reflect his unparalleled knowledge of the art global market.’
'Fieldfisher has great lawyers at all levels of seniority; from junior associates to senior partners, everyone wants to go the extra mile for the client.'
Key clients
- Getty Images Group
Work highlights
- Advised Getty Images Group on the alleged unauthorised reproduction of millions of images from Getty Images’ websites and use of the copied content in connection with generative artificial intelligence.
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Helen Mulcahy, Pierre Valentin, Hannah Rowbotham