Anne-Sophie Nardon
Art and Cultural Property Law
Firm PROFILE
Borghese Associés
High Net Worth 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in High Net Worth 2026
Ranked Individual
Ranked Individual
Top figures
5
Lawyers
1
Offices
2009
Established Year
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Overview
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Borghese Associés is a Paris-based boutique law firm dedicated to art and cultural property law with strong expertise in the international art market. The firm advises on art transactions, auction sales, consignment agreements, provenance and authenticity disputes, restitution claims, and regulatory compliance, including export controls and criminal matters. It is a trusted partner for international law firms seeking reliable art law expertise in France.
Industry sectors (4)
- Art market (auction houses, art dealers, art galleries)
- Private collectors and Family offices
- Museums and Institutions
- cultural heritage and archeology sector
Capabilities (5)
- end‑to‑end support on art transactions, succession planning and cultural property regulation
- structuring acquisitions and sales
- estate strategies and dispute avoidance
- manage complex provenance and title reviews
- coordinate multi‑jurisdictional teams
Clients (5)
- famous artist's heir
- International auction house
- Private UK based collector
- New-York based Law firm
- International art gallery
Key people
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Anne-Sophie Nardon
Partner
Judith Bouchardeau
Partner
Work & experience
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Boutique practice dedicated to art and cultural property law, advising collectors, heirs, museums and market professionals on complex cross‑border matters. We combine deep knowledge of French civil law with international expertise in provenance, succession and regulatory compliance, including CITES and export controls. Recent work includes high‑value private sales, estate reorganisations and sensitive restitution‑related negotiations.
Notable work
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Recovery of stolen artwork
2025Ongoing €12.0M Paris
Civil claim to recover a major stolen painting for a collector family, combining provenance, and title issues.
International succession plan
2026Completed €8.0M Paris
Advised on the cross‑border restructuring of a major art collection as part of a multi‑jurisdictional succession plan.
International Auction house
2015Ongoing €12.0M France
Criminal defence of a fossil collector facing import‑export charges and complex customs and heritage rules.
Ranked Offices at Borghese Associés
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Ranked Individuals at Borghese Associés (1)
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Top figures
5
Lawyers
1
Offices
2009
Established Year
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