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Howard Kennedy LLP

Art and Cultural Property Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : UK-wide


Howard Kennedy LLP

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About

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

We advise artists, collectors, estates, galleries, dealers, auction houses, museums, charities, foundations and public institutions on the legal and commercial issues that shape the art and cultural property world.

Combining specialist expertise with commercial insight, we help clients navigate a market that is often international, highly specialised and complex. Our advice spans transactions, disputes, intellectual property, cultural heritage, reputation management and strategic commercial matters.

Our clients range from internationally recognised artists and cultural institutions to private collectors, family offices and emerging talent. Many matters involve significant value, cross-border considerations and sensitive ownership, authenticity or title issues.

Working as part of our wider Private Wealth specialism, we draw on expertise across disputes, intellectual property, commercial contracts, employment, immigration, tax and private wealth to provide coordinated advice tailored to our clients' needs.

Clients choose us for our market insight, technical expertise and understanding of the art world. We help them navigate complexity with clarity and confidence while protecting their cultural, commercial and personal interests.

Chambers Review

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Art and Cultural Property Law - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Howard Kennedy is well regarded for working with artists, dealers, collectors and institutions on high-profile contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm's mandates range from the purchase and sale of art to ownership and IP-related matters.

Strengths

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  • Howard Kennedy’s lawyers are outstanding at recognising issues involved at a personal and professional level, and offering appropriate advice.

    Art and Cultural Property Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Howard Kennedy demonstrates exceptional experience, clarity and dedication, and it has an ability to provide well thought-out solutions.

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  • The Howard Kennedy team has empathy, kindness and sensitivity towards the circumstances of artists. Every response is professional, considered and incredibly thoughtful.

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  • Howard Kennedy has in-depth knowledge of copyright and moral rights of artists.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Associates to watchJon Sharples
    Associates to watchJon Sharples

    Jon Sharples

    Jon Sharples is senior associate specialised in intellectual property and art law. He advises on disputes, contracts and collaborations involving artists, galleries, collectors and institutions.

    • Jon is an outstanding lawyer with a deep understanding of the arts. He brings a nuanced perspective to every situation, quickly grasping the issue and offering practical solutions that bring clarity.

      Art and Cultural Property Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jon is incredibly embedded in the arts market and has great contacts and understanding. He is creative and innovative.

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    • Jon produces content that is extremely rich and very well received. He is a pleasure to work with, and very nice, making life much easier.

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Ranked Individuals at Howard Kennedy LLP (1)

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