Art and Cultural Property Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a recognised art practice. The team advises a broad range of international clients on matters including acquisitions, art loans and authenticity disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is an exemplary team: very bright, practical and always proactive."
"Not only do they have broad expertise but they also have a great depth. I worked over the past year with partners, as well as with two senior associates who were both remarkably smart and capable."
"It is an exemplary team: very bright, practical and always proactive."
"Not only do they have broad expertise but they also have a great depth. I worked over the past year with partners, as well as with two senior associates who were both remarkably smart and capable."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Hart assists ultra-wealthy clients with a range of matters, including those relating to their art collections, and is well regarded for his growing art litigation practice.
"I found Richard to be knowledgeable, experienced, professional, responsive and pragmatic. He is also a nice person to work with."
"Richard is a smart, intelligent and enthusiastic professional who has impressive knowledge, instinct and insight across a wide range of topics."
Oliver Tapper is a senior associate at Pinsent Masons. His art and cultural property practice encompasses a range of contentious matters, such as restitution, ownership disputes and contested provenance.
"Oliver Tapper is bright, sensible and confident in dealing with lots of different issues. He is well liked and an effective manager of his team."
"Oliver Tapper is astonishingly good – absolutely sensational."