Ranking tables

Art and Cultural Property Law | UK Bar

London (Bar)

This section covers a wide range of contentious and non-contentious work where art or other cultural property is the subject matter, and matters relating more generally to the art world. Work for collectors, dealers, auction houses, museums and galleries is included.

All Silks (KC) profiles

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Band 1

  1. Andrew Onslow KC
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    Andrew Onslow KC
    3 Verulam Buildings
    3 Verulam Buildings | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 1 | 28 Years Ranked

    Andrew Onslow KC of 3 Verulam Buildings advises clients on title disputes and negligence claims.

  2. Joe Smouha KC
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    Joe Smouha KC
    Essex Court Chambers
    Essex Court Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 1 | 31 Years Ranked

    Joe Smouha KC of Essex Court Chambers has a superb reputation for his work as a commercial silk, including on art-related matters concerning authenticity, title and commissions.

  3. Edward Cumming KC
    XXIV Old Buildings | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Gilead Cooper KC
    Wilberforce Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 1
  5. Henry Legge KC
    5 Stone Buildings | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Emily Wood KC
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    Emily Wood KC
    Essex Court Chambers
    Essex Court Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Emily Wood KC of Essex Court Chambers brings a background in complex commercial cases to difficult art law matters.
  2. Richard Harwood KC
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    Richard Harwood KC
    39 Essex Chambers
    39 Essex Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers is a notable figure who is especially well known for export and listed building matters and regularly advises government bodies.
  3. Roger Stewart KC
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    Roger Stewart KC
    4 New Square Chambers
    4 New Square Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 2 | 31 Years Ranked

    Roger Stewart KC of 4 New Square brings significant and broad commercial litigation experience to art and cultural property matters. His work in this area often relates to insurance and professional negligence.

  4. Tamara Oppenheimer KC
    Fountain Court Chambers | Art and Cultural Property Law
    2026 | Band 2