Provided by Wedlake Bell LLP
Our team of specialist art and luxury lawyers advise a range of clients from artists, private collectors and international galleries through to governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists and art fairs. We also have rich experience in other luxury assets such as collector cars, musical instruments, jewellery, wine and watches.
Internationally recognised art lawyers, Tim Maxwell and Rudy Capildeo, lead our Art & Luxury practice. Their team is routinely instructed on record-breaking transactions and high-value disputes, and has assisted on a number of important and ground breaking cases, while also saving collections for the nation and helping clients to achieve world-record auction results.
We continue to be instructed on ongoing cases, including title and artist representation disputes and regulatory issues including sanctions advice. We have been instructed on new disputes involving fraud and art financing and represent several street artists and collectors of street art.
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The department stands out for its deep understanding of the art market and its pragmatic, solution-driven approach. They provide clear, commercial advice tailored to the nuances of the industry.
They have a unique depth of pure art and culture experience. They genuinely live in this world and are very aware of what's happening in the marketplace.
Wedlake Bell has great insight in identifying potential risks, and it is wonderful to work with. The team has a significant understanding of how to go about navigating a complex transaction.
Wedlake Bell's department has an in-depth knowledge of the law and the art world, making it very well placed to tackle complex cases.
The department stands out for its deep understanding of the art market and its pragmatic, solution-driven approach. They provide clear, commercial advice tailored to the nuances of the industry.
They have a unique depth of pure art and culture experience. They genuinely live in this world and are very aware of what's happening in the marketplace.
Wedlake Bell has great insight in identifying potential risks, and it is wonderful to work with. The team has a significant understanding of how to go about navigating a complex transaction.
Wedlake Bell's department has an in-depth knowledge of the law and the art world, making it very well placed to tackle complex cases.
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Rudy Capildeo focuses on non-contentious art matters, advising a range of clients including artists, collectors, notable galleries and other institutions.
Rudy is an undisputed titan of the industry.
Rudy was highly knowledgeable, engaging, and had our best interests at heart.
Rudy's pragmatic and commercial approach, paired with the ability to navigate complex matters, makes him an invaluable adviser.
Rudy is very personable and he knows the market inside-out.
Tim is always finding solutions in a very creative way when the others can't. He is extremely creative.
Tim is highly expert in legal matters relating to the art world. He brings a commercial and pragmatic outlook.
Tim is exceptional in his field. He combines extensive expertise with a deep understanding of the art and cultural sector.
Petra Warrington handles art matters related to authenticity, ownership and restitution. She has recently been promoted to partner at Wedlake Bell.
Petra is fantastic. She is a real star when it comes to any restitution-related matters.
Petra has an excellent understanding of the business. She is keen to help, provides clear explanations, and has a welcome level of patience.
Petra is such a great person to run litigation. If she is on your case you breathe a sigh of relief because you know everything will be taken care of.
Petra is a complete superstar individual. She is very clever, very approachable, and always willing to see things from a client's perspective.
Petra Warrington is constructive, helpful and a joy to work with.