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DownloadOur clients include individuals, executors and trustees, institutional collectors, galleries, art and antique dealers, artists and photographers.
Many of those clients own valuable art, luxury assets or heritage property. Some are of national importance; all are important to their owners, and the management and devolution of them requires careful thought and planning.
We spend time working with our clients to understand their aims and develop a plan which works for them.
Succession planning – We provide timely and holistic long-term succession planning for the devolution of art and heritage property
Taxation – We advise on all tax issues relating to historic buildings and chattels, including conditional exemption claims, offers in lieu, gift and leaseback arrangements, sales, purchases and gifts of art (including import and export issues), loans to museums and provenance issues. We advise both UK residents and non-domiciliaries
Public access – Some clients open their houses to the public and we also often advise on other ways of offering public access. This might be in connection with conditional exemption claims, or might involve arrangements that qualify for business property relief
Sale and movement of Art – We regularly advise on the issues surrounding the sale of art, import and export controls on its movement and owners’/trustees’ responsibilities, as well as loans of art to museums both in the UK and internationally
Art Disputes – Our team of arts disputes specialists are expertly placed to advise when problems and queries arise. Recent cases include contesting the authenticity of a Titian and a Caravaggio and the unlawful removal of a Banksy from Folkestone
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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