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18 Sep 2023 Boodle Hatfield advises Showpiece.com on the sale of shares in Banksy’s Valentine’s Day Mascara mural

Boodle Hatfield has advised online fractional ownership collectibles marketplace Showpiece.com, on the sale of shares in Banksy’s iconic Valentine’s Day Mascara mural in Margate, which has been valued at £6 million.

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12 Jun 2023 Young Londoners Use Art to Voice Climate Dreams on 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day

Boodle Hatfield is delighted to continue its support for the Young London Print Prize (YLPP), a competition run by Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair to inspire and showcase the work of young artists.

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06 Jun 2023 Promoting a Framework for Public Art Projects: Key Considerations for Embarking on or Participating in a Public Art Commission

Senior Associate, Fred Clark and Associate, Ruby Dyce aim to provide a model contractual structure to be considered when putting in place agreements for public art projects.

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08 Feb 2023 Thwaytes v Sotheby’s – where are we now?

Partner, Simon Fitzpatrick, Associate, Fred Clark and Trainee, Sophie Mellor comment on the recent developments of Thwaytes v Sotheby’s, a leading art negligence case.

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26 Jan 2023 A guide to non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Simon Fitzpatrick, Fred Clark, Rosie Adcock and Ruby Dyce provide an introduction to the legal and commercial implications of NFTs looking at intellectual property, regulation, smart contracts, consumer rights and litigation.

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20 Jan 2023 Treasure Finds: as metal detecting booms, what are the key considerations and tax consequences?

As the boom in metal detecting continues and an abundance of treasure being unearthed in England and Wales, Corporate Associate, Fred Clark and Trainee, Sophie Harcourt consider the legal and tax implications, along with restrictions that might apply to a find.

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04 Jan 2023 Boodle Hatfield acts on The Voiceline, an immersive artwork installation at the Strand Aldwych, a major new public space in central London

Boodle Hatfield’s arts team have advised the Northbank Business Improvement District on the installation of The Voiceline.

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23 Jun 2022 Supporting young Londoners to use art to express their response to climate change

We are delighted to be sponsoring the Young London Print Prize run by Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. The prize provides a platform for young Londoners to use art to express their personal response to climate change and is driven by the idea that all young people can be artists in their own right.

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11 May 2022 PCD CLUB: An introduction to NFTs for investors

Interested in the latest trends in the emerging field of NFTs? Watch Associate, Fred Clark and the PCD Club on YouTube for a discussion looking at non-fungible tokens, the provenance, valuation, estate planning, the future and much more.

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11 Mar 2022 NFTs: what are they?

Associate Fred Clark and Trainee Solicitor Ruby Dyce explain what NFTs are and how they relate to the Blockchain.

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