INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Rudy Capildeo

High Net Worth 2026

Wedlake Bell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Art and Cultural Property Law

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Rudy advises a broad range of international clients ranging from private collectors, artists and galleries/dealers to museums, financial institutions and off-shore trustees on a variety of complex, commercial matters. He also has a strong client base who operate in the classic car, fine violin and fine wine worlds.

His practice is predominantly non-contentious, and involves the purchase and sale of artworks and other high value collectibles, luxury asset financing, the protection of artists' rights and the import and export of artworks, classic cars and other luxury assets. He also advises on the purchase and sale of yachts.

Rudy serves and has served as trustee of a number of major charitable arts and cultural institutions including the Friends of the Bargello, the Colnaghi Foundation and the Lutyens Trust. He is a member of a PAIAM (the Professional Advisors to the International Art Market). He also lectures at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Christie’s Education, the Courtauld Institute and the Institute of Art & Law.

Career

Joined Wedlake Bell as co-Head of Art & Luxury Law in November 2022.

Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market.

Member of the Institute of Art & Law.

Publications

Copyright protection for painters, sculptors and cartoonists in The Subject of Literary and Artistic Copyright published by Edward Elgar.

Guest lecturer at Courtauld Institute of Art, Christie’s Education, Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the Institute of Art & Law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Art and Cultural Property Law - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rudy Capildeo focuses on non-contentious art matters, advising a range of clients including artists, collectors, notable galleries and other institutions.

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Strengths

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Rudy Capildeo is the ultimate dealmaker and he knows everyone in the market.
Art and Cultural Property Law Chambers High Net Worth
Rudy Capildeo is very experienced and highly tuned into the art market and all its relevant issues. He is a great pleasure to work with.
Art and Cultural Property Law Chambers High Net Worth
Rudy Capildeo has been invaluable: fast, efficient and always several steps ahead. His global art market awareness means his advice is never theoretical; it’s grounded, commercial and immediately actionable. He is remarkably well connected and informed, bringing insight and access that simply isn't available elsewhere.
Art and Cultural Property Law Chambers High Net Worth
Rudy Capildeo is expert in his field. He has a calm demeanour and a commercial and practical outlook.
Art and Cultural Property Law Chambers High Net Worth