Art and Cultural Property Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : UK-wide
Band 1
About
Provided by Farrer & Co LLP
As leading legal specialists in the art and cultural property sector, we understand the art market . Our client base includes collectors, artists, dealers, banks, landed estates, charitable foundations museums and leading galleries. Whatever your issue, our expert team is on hand to guide you through the legal and commercial issues you may face. Our experience in the field of art law is extensive. As far back as 1820 we advised the Duke of Wellington on the insurance of his art collection. These days you may find us advising clients looking to buy NFTs.
We’ve worked on some of the art world’s most complex transactions. The unique insight we have gained in the sector, combined with a deep understanding of each individual client’s aims and priorities means we look ahead to anticipate future issues and the assistance you may need then.
Whether they are seeking advice on the sale of a major collection, a title dispute, structuring and financing a purchase or on a compliance and regulatory issue, our clients know we have the expertise to help them navigate this ever evolving market.
Chambers Review
Farrer & Co advises a wide range of art world clients, including dealers and owners, museums, charities and trustees, on disputes and transactional matters, particularly art investments and structuring.
Strengths
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"All members of the team whom I have worked with have been highly knowledgeable."
"Farrer & Co has an excellent book of clients including amazing institutions which work with them because of their long pedigree."
"The firm is exceptional when it comes to litigation in relation to art loans."
"All members of the team whom I have worked with have been highly knowledgeable."
"Farrer & Co has an excellent book of clients including amazing institutions which work with them because of their long pedigree."
"The firm is exceptional when it comes to litigation in relation to art loans."
Notable Practitioners
Adrian Parkhouse is a leading litigator who regularly advises on complex art law matters.
"Adrian is a real doyen of the art world. He extremely experienced and well respected, and has a really good range of clients including top-drawer institutional clients like national institutions."
"He is a statesman of the art world who deals with heavy cases with a very light touch and knows how to handle the reputational issues."
"Clients love him. He gives top-quality service and gets outstanding results. He is unflappable in extreme circumstances and a top negotiator."
Bethan Waters is a partner in Farrer & Co's banking and finance division. She has a particular focus on art finance and is well known for this aspect of her practice.
"Bethan is very commercial and proactive on the due diligence of art finance. She is very responsive and drives and delivers the transaction."
"She's a super lawyer: highly intelligent and thorough, with a relentless work ethic."
Isabel Paintin advises individuals and estates on art-related transactional issues. She is experienced in the full range of work including sales and purchases, consignments and loan arrangements for major art world players.
"Isabel Paintin helped us with a very tricky acquisition and she was an absolute star."
"I think she is fantastic and extremely bright."
William Charrington is a new partner in the firm and has a growing practice in the art disputes world. He assists in matters relating to provenance, authenticity and contractual breach settlements for cross-border cases.
"William Charrington is super clever, unbelievably hard-working and a first-rate lawyer. He is an absolute delight to work with and top drawer for art-related disputes."
"Mr Charrington is a very bright man. He is a good convenor of discussions and has a high level of emotional intelligence."
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