Art Law & More
We have an unrivalled pedigree of providing excellent legal advice to individuals, institutional collectors, estates and trustees, galleries, art and antique dealers on art law issues for over 300 years.
Our art lawyers advise on issues from the disputed authenticity of Old Masters, to conditional exemption claims and cutting-edge issues facing street artists.
Our outstanding reputation reflects the experience and expertise that we have accumulated, which itself helps us to understand the quirks peculiar to the fields in which our art law clients invest, work and flourish.
With offices in two of London’s largest artistic hubs, Mayfair and Bankside, our team has a thorough understanding of the market. Blending arts knowledge and legal expertise ensures we get the best results for our clients, which include artists and their estates, international auction houses, private and institutional collectors, galleries, art and antique dealers, valuers and independent advisors, trustees and leading landed estates, and financiers.
How we help
Our cross-departmental art law experts advise on:
- Commercial issues to enable you to manage your gallery, business or collection
- Heritage property and tax planning
- Dispute resolution involving art, cultural and luxury assets and disagreements with galleries or museums
- Property issues for artists, galleries and museums
- Issues involving the valuing and division of art and luxury assets arising on divorce.
What sets us apart is our understanding of the unique issues and concerns that apply to the art world, and our ability to draw on an extensive network of contacts, including experts, valuers and institutions, where necessary. The team are founder members of PAIAM (Professional Advisers to the International Arts Market), are members of IAL (Institute of Art Law) and are recommended by BADA (British Antique Dealers Association).
We have an award-winning blog and dedicated Twitter and Instagram feeds that keep our readers up to date on art law and art market news.
Click here to see our Art Law Glossary.
Recommended reading
As cross-border art regulation tightens, could collectors be nudged toward more liberal jurisdictions? Corporate Partner and arts specialist, Fred Clark explores the shifting global landscape in eprivateclient.
Read more 25 Sep 2025 Philanthropy in the Art Market: Highlights from the PAIAM panel at Boodle HatfieldLast week, we hosted PAIAM at Boodle Hatfield for a lively panel exploring how philanthropy in the art market is evolving. Panellists from the V&A, The Twentieth and The Fine Art Group unpacked trends in ethical giving, climate-conscious support and the power of even modest contributions.
Read more 17 Jun 2025 The artist’s estatePlanning for an artist’s legacy involves more than just inheritance – it’s about preserving creative identity while providing for loved ones. In the Christie’s Bulletin, Senior Associate, Alice Julian, explores the complexities of managing an Artistic Estate, from copyright and resale rights to tax strategy and charitable foundations.
Read more 28 May 2025 eprivateclient asks Fred Clark about luxury assets and lifeIn eprivateclient, Partner Fred Clark steps into the spotlight to share insights into his career journey, his passion for his particular legal specialisms and a glimpse into life beyond the office.
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