Chambers Review
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Art and Cultural Property Law - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Boodle Hatfield is a notable firm for art-related matters, including contentious work, transactional matters and art-related tax and estate planning.
Strengths
Boodle Hatfield's lawyers are technically adept and commercially astute, whilst understanding of the rigours of litigation.
The team's range of talent and experience is impressive - from up-and-coming lawyers with bright futures ahead of them, to seasoned pros who have practised in the area for many years.
The department has in-depth knowledge of the art world. Its legal practitioners are first-class professionals, adept at helping clients navigate complex legal matters.
Boodle Hatfield has a very well-prepared team with great knowledge and a genuine willingness to solve problems and help the client.
Notable practitioners
Simon is assiduous and razor-sharp. He has the keenest eye for detail.
Simon a key name in the field and deservedly so. He is a machine.
Simon is one of the most experienced practitioners in the art law space. He is very reliable and knowledgeable in the field.
Simon is a superb team leader. He combines pragmatism with persistence and perseverance. He gets results through his strategic and subtle approach.
Fred has a wide skill set that combines depth of knowledge and fine commercial instincts with diplomacy and indefatigable good humour.
Fred has a wealth of knowledge on non-contentious art market matters and a poise and confidence which is highly attractive to clients.
Fred is a safe pair of hands with an excellent understanding of art commissioning.
Rebecca Foden handles art-related disputes, including title claims, professional negligence matters and cases involving stolen items.
Rebecca is commercially savvy as well as having a genuine technical understanding of the area. She is also very down to earth, practical and reliable.
Rebecca is extremely savvy and commercial, whilst being easy to work with and understanding of her clients' situations.
Rebecca Foden is fantastic. She is clever, commercial and client-oriented.
Rebecca is a safe pair of hands who can also deliver creative solutions as needed. She is knowledgeable and extremely well connected in the art market.