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Our art lawyers provide expert tax planning and advice in relation to artworks, luxury assets and heritage property. We advise UK and international clients on all aspects of art tax law.
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We know that navigating the world of tax is not easy and combining this with valuable artworks and chattels can make it all the more complex.
Our art lawyers provide practical, commercial advice on art tax matters including inheritance tax, conditional exemptions claims, Acceptance in Lieu and the Cultural Gifts scheme, gifting, disposals, ownership structures and tax efficient importing, exporting and storing of art.
Our art law experts have great experience advising on purchases, sales, gifts, loans to museums and owners’ and trustees’ responsibilities. We work closely with leading valuers and institutions to help our clients achieve excellent results.
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01 Apr 2026
Boodle Hatfield unveils 2026 promotions round
We are delighted to announce the promotion of two new Partners, Clare Pooley and Michael Duffy (Private Wealth) and five new Senior Associates, Alex Gamble and Jessica Woollard (Private Wealth), Emilie Bladon and Rosie Larwood (Litigation), and Nick Salmon (Property). Congratulations to all of our colleagues on this fantastic achievement. Their expertise, dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional client service continue to strengthen our firm and the work we do.
Read more 01 Oct 2025 Could tighter cross border regulation push art collectors to other jurisdictions? – Fred Clark comments in eprivateclientAs 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.
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