England - London • Private client
Boodle Hatfield LLP
Led by Simon Fitzpatrick, Boodle Hatfield LLP has an excellent reputation in the market for its work on big art law litigation cases. It is regarded as one of the premier advisers for those who have highly valuable art collections. In addition, the versatile team advises galleries, artists, auction houses and high-net-worth individuals on their commercial art matters; the group has recently advised on some of the most significant purchases of art. Natasha Hassall specialises in acting for large landed estates with heritage property and substantial art collections, while Eleanor Sepanski advises private clients on the sale and purchase of valuable artworks. Senior associate Fred Clark covers the full spectrum of commercial art matters such as lending, copyright and collection management issues and the buying and selling of art. Rebecca Foden is also recommended.
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‘It's an excellent team, with strong leadership under Simon Fitzpatrick and good bench strength. The size of the Art and Cultural team puts it in a small elite group of art sector specialist law firms in London'.
‘Simon Fitzpatrick is excellent to work with, thoughtful, considered with a raft of experience to draw from. Fred Clark is excellent, quick and helpful. He's also building a strong track record. Rebecca Foden is smart and considered. Clients like working with her'.
‘The breadth and depth of the art law knowledge and capability of the Boodle Hatfield art law team knows few rivals in the London art law market. The team has long-standing pedigree, with strength in both litigation and transactional work, and has worked with an impressive client list over many years'.
‘Simon Fitzpatrick stands out for his knowledge of the art market and his practical and thoughtful approach. Fred Clark has led on some impressive art market transactional work, and has a solid understanding of emerging technologies in the market such as NFTs.’
‘Convincing ability in understanding the risks of the situation. Handling the case with professional guidance and attention'.
‘Strong and established art and cultural property practice. Particularly strong on art related dispute resolution. Their team of art law experts have a deep understanding of the intricacies and unique challenges of the art world, combining legal knowledge with a genuine passion for the arts'.
‘Simon Fitzpatrick heads the team. A serious detail focused litigator. He is assisted by Rebecca Foden and Fred Clark - both rising stars in the art law field’.
‘Simon Fitzpatrick is an outstanding team leader - he is razor sharp, fair minded and commercially sensitive. Rebecca Foden is an absolute star - diligent, empathetic and sensible'.
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Natasha is a Partner in the Private Client and Tax team. Natasha advises on long term estate planning, handling both onshore and offshore trusts, tax planning and wills. She is very experienced in dealing with large landed estates, family offices and, in particular, heritage property issues. She undertakes a great deal of work involving complicated trusts; asset protection and devolution; and capital tax planning and also looks after several large families based outside the UK.
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Simon Fitzpatrick