Art and Cultural Property Law
UK-wide
3 years ranked
Provided by RPC
Davina is an experienced commercial litigator who is a specialist in art disputes. The head of RPC's Arts & Cultural Property Law practice, Davina's practice encompasses disputes on provenance, attribution and authenticity, ownership, the duties of auctioneers, agents and advisers, as well as criminal issues arising in the art market, such as money laundering and illegal export. She frequently acts for art dealers and auction houses.
Davina is an officer of the International Bar Association's Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee and Membership Secretary of the Art Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the Responsible Art Market London Committee; Professional Advisers to the International Art Market (PAIAM).
Provided by Chambers
Davina Given brings a wealth of experience to art and cultural property disputes, including matters concerning ownership, provenance and attribution. She also represents clients in art-related criminal matters, such as illegal export and negligence cases.
Provided by Chambers
Davina is deeply knowledgeable, experienced and also enthusiastic.
Davina is a wonderful lawyer. She is super-intelligent, very approachable, and extremely respected in the art law industry. She is a huge asset to RPC.
Davina Given is brilliant. She is terrific with clients, very clever and focused, and she works extraordinarily hard. She takes it in her stride.
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