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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Art and Cultural Property Law

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Founded in 1995, our specialist art law practice was the first of its kind. Today, as a leader in this field, we have a presence in almost every conceivable aspect of the art market and our clients include international collectors, artists, dealers, art institutions, art foundations, museums, galleries, governments and auction houses.

We understand that collecting art and artefacts can be a lifetime passion. But owning, managing and creating art brings obligations and responsibilities, such as reputation and legacy, the protection of cultural heritage and financial planning.

Art and antiques are also international business. They transcend national boundaries, moving around the world as they are bought, sold, exhibited and loaned. Art provokes political debate and attracts media attention, yet those who handle it are reliant on trust and discretion.

Our non-contentious work includes complex international cross-jurisdictional transactions covering a wide range of commercial agreements, creation of art funds and other art investment structures, and advice on anti-money laundering regulations. Our contentious work includes advising on cases of defective title, provenance, authenticity, attribution and reputation as well as criminal and fraudulent aspects of art.

Specialist services range from advice on sale, purchase, loan, consignment and financing of art to exploitation and protection of copyright and cultural heritage issues.

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Art and Cultural Property Law - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya is well known for handling some of the best art and cultural property work in the market. The team advises on transactional matters and represents clients involved in major disputes.
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Strengths

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  • Mishcon are premier art lawyers. They are embedded within the sector and innately understand how it operates. They provide expert advice from their longstanding experience and knowledge.

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  • Mishcon de Reya has a lot of knowledge about how the art world functions, rather than just the legal side.

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  • The team at Mishcon De Reya has an actual deep love of art. They provide pragmatic responses, and they are caring people with a passion for the protection of artists.

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  • The Mishcon department has an ability to truly understand the unique issues faced by an artist. They have an ability to find a clear and effective route through almost any issue.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amanda Gray
    Amanda Gray

    Amanda Gray

    Amanda Gray advises auction houses, collectors, dealers and institutional clients on contentious and non-contentious art-related matters.

    • Having Amanda in my corner is a dream come true. I'm convinced there is nobody better in the arts. I can't imagine doing what I do without her support and understanding.

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    • Amanda is extremely knowledgeable about the industry as well as the law, and is genuinely engaged with art and culture. She is also warm and approachable, making her an excellent adviser.

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    • Amanda is brilliant. She is super-knowledgeable, detail-oriented, incredibly quick and she sees issues very quickly. She is also deeply embedded in the art world and has a good network.

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    • Amanda is very established - a real doyen in the area. She has a lot of practical experience in the art market and she really understands the business of art, which is where she has the edge.

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    • Amanda Gray is amazing and so innovative, and she has managed to create an incredible reputation. She is the best.

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  • Karen Sanig
    Karen Sanig

    Karen Sanig

    Karen Sanig remains a hugely respected name in the art law market. She regularly advises clients on transactions and artists' rights and estates. She also represents parties in art-related disputes concerning authenticity, ownership and attribution.

    • Karen is a queen of the art world. She is sophisticated and incredibly knowledgeable. She is very impressive.

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    • Karen is well connected and puts the clients and the art before money. She really cares and is really involved.

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    • Karen is very well established. She is a leader of the team and absolutely specialised. She is all over it.

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    • Karen is a true art law expert. She is incredibly diligent and thorough and has a real eye for detail which is really impressive.

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    • Karen's years of knowledge and insight are second to none.

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  • Simon Chadwick
    Simon Chadwick

    Simon Chadwick

    Simon Chadwick is a partner at Mishcon de Reya. He brings his previous experience in a gallery to his art and cultural property practice. He regularly advises on significant disputes in the industry.

    • Simon is very art-focused, very intelligent, and very involved and knowledgeable in this world.

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    • Simon has a brilliant mind on legal art matters and he gives highly detailed responses, and has great communication skills. He goes above and beyond as a lawyer to defend and support us.

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    • Simon is fantastic. He has an incredible art focus. He is very knowledgeable in the area.

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    • Simon is really good. He is very embedded in the art world.

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  • Abby Brindley
    Abby Brindley

    Abby Brindley

    Abby Brindley is a managing associate at Mishcon de Reya. She advises clients on art and cultural property disputes.

    • Abby is totally fantastic. She is so clever and organised.

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    • Abby is definitely one for the future. She is very clever.

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