Art Disputes

Disputes in the artworld are frequent given the value of the art at stake and the reputation of the artists, dealers and galleries. Whether it is a dispute as authenticity, valuation, damage in transit or claims of copying or breach of a contract, we are here to help. 

Contract,  copyright, registered and unregistered design and trade mark law are all at play in art disputes. Our lawyers are very experienced in a range of art disputes and assessing how similar means a copy. They understand that often reputational damage is as insignificant as financial loss. We also coordinate teams of external service providers, including asset tracers, process servers, forensic experts, PR agencies and expert valuers and appraisers, where needed.

We provide considered legal and commercial advice in relation to the prospects of success, mitigation of risks and implement a successful dispute resolution strategy. Our starting point is that there is a way, we just need to find it.

For information on art agreements, please see our specialist art team.