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 Suzanne +44 (0)20 7203 5267
- Email Suzanne
- Call Heather + 44 (0) 20 7438 2139
- Email Heather
- Call Tamara +44 (0)20 7438 2200
- Email Tamara
- Call Louise +44 (0) 207 438 2202
- Email Louise
Our awards



"Charles Russell Speechlys is now the London/European power house for art law."
"They are the dominant law firm for art, and they have more top lawyers than anyone else."
Our thinking
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell quoted by the Antiques Trade Gazette on the European Union's proposed ban on the import and export of ivory
Once the UK law comes into effect it will prevent the export of most ivory from the UK regardless of what form the new EU regulation takes.
Rudy Capildeo
Rudy Capildeo interviewed by ITV London on the restitution of art work stolen by the Nazis on behalf of the Vision Foundation
Rudy Capildeo explains the process taken to reclaim the art works that had been left by Irma Lowenstein Austin.
Rudy Capildeo
Rudy Capildeo quoted by The Art Newspaper and Artnet on the Supreme Court's decision on business interruption policies
Rudy Capildeo
Rudy Capildeo quoted by Antiques Trade Gazette on the impact of the Brexit trade deal on the art market in the UK
Kate Dansie
Posthumous releases from the "Starman's" Estate
Rudy Capildeo
Brexit Deal: Impact on the UK Art and Luxury Market
After four years of negotiations, on 30 December 2020 Parliament approved the long-awaited Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Rudy Capildeo
The Charles Russell Speechlys Art & Luxury team’s pro bono work on behalf of the Vision Foundation reported in The Times, Jewish Chronicle, Jewish News and Algemeiner
Tim Maxwell
Landed Estates and Historic Properties: Business Interruption
Tim Maxwell and Manoj Veghela discuss the implications of business interruption.
Rudy Capildeo
Business Interruption Art
We understand that these are extremely difficult times and we are here to offer as much support as possible to our clients.
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell quoted in Apollo on the growing trend of restitution by private individuals in the art industry
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell quoted by the Mail Online on the removal of a Banksy by TFL from a tube carriage
Tim Maxwell
Tim Maxwell quoted in The Times, Artnet and Antiques Trade Gazette on the Court of Appeal's ruling in the Ivory Act appeal
Tamara Bell
Victory for Veuve Clicquot in dispute over its distinctive orange labels
Corks were surely popping at the HQ of MHCS after the Court's decision that Veuve Clicquot's labels had been infringed.
Rudy Capildeo
Rudy Capildeo quoted by The Art Newspaper on the impact of Coronavirus on the art market
Jil Birnbaum
Street artists spray paint legal victory across walls
The US Court upheld judgement against a developer confirming that his destruction of graffiti murals violated the Visual Artists Rights Act.
Rudy Capildeo
TEFAF 2020: Legal Update
When TEFAF 2020 kicks off today, UK and EU sellers of artworks will need to be particularly mindful.
Suzanne Marriott
Estate Planning and Tax Advice for Artists
Suzanne Marriott
Legislation from an Ivory Tower: Tax Consequences of the Ivory Act 2018
An overview of tax consequences of the Ivory Act 2018
Suzanne Marriott
Charles Russell Speechlys and City and Islington College announce the winner of Charles Russell Speechlys Art Prize 2019
Suzanne Marriott
Suzanne Marriott featured in BA First magazine on the rise in popularity of contemporary art for investors