The art and luxury world is constantly evolving and its church forever broadens, welcoming profound cultural property from the Neolithic period through to luxury vintage couture such as Hermès Birkin bags.
We help collectors, creators and curators protect the value of the objects they love. Whether it involves art, classic cars, wine, yachts, musical instruments, watches and jewellery or other luxury collectables, our international and world-recognised team of experts in this highly specialist field understands the challenges and opportunities you face.
With offices in the creative and commercial hubs of London, Paris and Hong Kong as well as the private wealth centres of Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Middle East, we have been advising our clients in this area for over 100 years, always looking to use that depth of knowledge and expertise to your advantage.
We count ourselves incredibly fortunate to be able to boast unrivalled top tier experience across our international offices responding to clients’ issues ranging from complex multi-border art litigation through to the increased monetisation of these luxury assets either as investments or financial commodities.
Whether resolving a dispute, closing the deal or planning for future generations, we understand the sensitivities these passion assets can provoke and we want to help you navigate this tricky and increasingly regulated terrain.
Meet the team
- Call Robert +44 (0)20 7203 5129
- Email Robert
- London office
- Call Mark +971 4 246 1921
- Email Mark
- Dubai office
- Call Suzanne +44 (0)20 7203 5267
- Email Suzanne
- London office
- Call Chris +971 52 508 6962
- Email Chris
- Dubai office
- Call Tamara +44 (0)20 7438 2200
- Email Tamara
- London office
- Call Louise +44 (0) 207 438 2202
- Email Louise
- London office
Our awards
"The go-to art firm. They have the best team in the country for art expertise. They always turn out and have a deep bench."
"They have access to resources but feel like a boutique firm. They have a basis for working with a range of stakeholders which gives them an understanding of the field, which I appreciate."
"As far as I am aware this is the biggest art and cultural property team in the country. It has well recognised people who are actively engaged in this niche area. They have a very good client base and do very good work."
Our thinking
Lesley O’Leary
Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy
‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’
Chris Haywood
NFTs and the power of licensing
Jil Birnbaum
Is the UK armed to protect its cultural property in the event of conflict?
Jil Birnbaum
Was Time of essence to buy a Ferrari?
Tim Maxwell
The Times quotes Tim Maxwell on replica copies and copyright considerations
The museum could also be wary of allowing the “creation of a new copyright"
Rudy Capildeo
Art Net quotes Rudy Capildeo on a new legislative change re: criminal damage to memorials
“A political judgement appears to be being placed on the content of the graffiti rather than the act of vandalism itself.”
Tamara Bell
Surprise deregulation of New York's auction market: what, why and what next?
Tim Maxwell
Charles Russell Speechlys partners with London Art Week
We are proud to be partnering with London Art Week, supporting the world’s leading art galleries and auction houses.
Jil Birnbaum
A lost masterpiece in your attic or garden?
Louise Paterson
Artnet quotes Louise Paterson on the Ivory Act
UK’s Ivory Act comes into force
Petra Warrington
NFTs: arbitration in the digital art marketplace
Louise Paterson
Fabergé eggs all in one basket: what will happen to Russian art currently on loan overseas?
Mark Hill
Mark Hill quoted in the Daily Mail discussing Ed Sheeran’s copyright court case win
Mark Hill quoted in the Daily Mail discussing Ed Sheeran’s copyright court case win
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell is quoted in The Art Newspaper on client confidentiality and transparency following the sale of work by Rothko
Tim Maxwell is quoted in The Art Newspaper on client confidentiality and transparency following the sale of work by Rothko.
Petra Warrington
Corporate Sponsorship of Museums and Galleries - Free Money at What Cost?
Tim Maxwell
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on case against Ivor Braka
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on a case against Ivor Braka
Tim Maxwell
The Telegraph, The Art Newspaper and eprivateclient report on the Art & Luxury team’s work advising artist resale rights organisations in their High Court action
Two organisations that represent artists and their estates have launched legal action against art dealer and collector Ivor Braka.
Nick White
The problem of fakes: catching the counterfeiters
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell appears in Apollo and Charles Russell Speechlys’ art law series discussing what artists need to know about art law
Tim explores how artists can best navigate the interaction between the cultural and commercial obligations that are often put on them.
Tim Maxwell
What artists need to know about law
What should artists consider when entering contracts, whether with galleries, museums or other parties?