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Our global art law practice has decades of experience representing successful individuals, artists, collectors, dealers, galleries and museums. With specialist lawyers working across Europe, the US and Asia, our clients benefit from our network of international offices and we are ideally placed to provide cross-border solutions to deals or disputes.
Renowned in the art market for our industry knowledge and technical depth, we work on a full range of contentious and non-contentious art matters, from restitution, to disputes on title, through to contested provenance and contractual issues. In Europe we have a specialist team focusing on the recovery of art assets, as well as experts championing the use of arbitration in the art world. We also have a long-established reputation in tax and estate planning work, notably for owners of major art collections.
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Withers has a multidisciplinary art and cultural property practice and advises clients on a broad range of matters. Its work includes assisting with tax issues arising during purchases and disputes concerning provenance, title and contracts.
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Withers is a top-league firm. Its global reach, effective networks and multilingual team allow it to be very, very strategic.
Withers has the ability to blend legal acumen with a genuine understanding of the art world. They provide clear, pragmatic advice that balances legal protections with our unique commercial realities.
The Withers team has great expertise and knowledge of the art sector and is able to anticipate the strategies of opponents.
The Withers art law team has an outstanding grasp of its specialism and delivers a seamless service.
Withers has market-leading knowledge of the intricacies of the art world. They are able to produce bespoke contracts to fit what are incredibly specialised and unique circumstances.
Withers is a top-league firm. Its global reach, effective networks and multilingual team allow it to be very, very strategic.
Withers has the ability to blend legal acumen with a genuine understanding of the art world. They provide clear, pragmatic advice that balances legal protections with our unique commercial realities.
The Withers team has great expertise and knowledge of the art sector and is able to anticipate the strategies of opponents.
The Withers art law team has an outstanding grasp of its specialism and delivers a seamless service.
Withers has market-leading knowledge of the intricacies of the art world. They are able to produce bespoke contracts to fit what are incredibly specialised and unique circumstances.
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Sarah Barker advises luxury brands, as well as collectors, galleries and artists. Her art practice includes transactional matters, such as loans, acquisitions and disposals.
Sarah provides pragmatic, user-friendly advice and goes the extra mile.
Sarah takes client care very seriously and is always on hand providing pragmatic commercial solutions to sometimes difficult legal situations. She is an excellent lawyer and adviser for her clients.
Sarah has a very good understanding of client needs. She is always available and is a very trusted adviser.
Eleni is wonderfully knowledgeable and approachable. She oversaw the needs of the business in such an astute and caring way. She is a fantastic asset for Withers.
Eleni is very skilled in this field. She strives to find the best solution for the client and ensure they reach their business goals. Her empathy and dedication make her a pure delight to work with.
Eleni has an extraordinary capacity to communicate with the client, on top of her high level of professionalism.
Eleni is very knowledgeable, hands-on and very responsive. She is so available for you, and really passionate.