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Tim Maxwell appears in Apollo and Charles Russell Speechlys’ art law series discussing what artists need to know about art law

Tim Maxwell appears in Apollo and Charles Russell Speechlys’ art law series discussing what artists need to know about art law

Tim Maxwell has appeared in Apollo and Charles Russell Speechlys’ art law series discussing what artists need to know about art law. Read more below.

What artists need to know about art law

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Losing their (Elgin) marbles? British Museum and Greek government fail to reach agreement on the Parthenon sculptures

Louise Paterson

quick reads
27 Jan 2023
Rumours grew during December 2022 that the trustees of the British Museum were close to striking a deal with the Greek government to return the Par... Read More Rumours grew during December 2022 that the trustees of the British Museum were close to striking a deal with the Greek government to return the Par...
The 12th Edition of the Nice Classification for Trade Marks includes blockchain goods and services

Chris Haywood

quick reads
23 Nov 2022
WIPO recently published its note on the upcoming 12th edition of the Nice Classification - confirming the standardised list of goods and services t... Read More WIPO recently published its note on the upcoming 12th edition of the Nice Classification - confirming the standardised list of goods and services t...
Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy

Lesley O’Leary

In the Press
02 Sep 2022
‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’ Read More ‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’
NFTs and the power of licensing

Chris Haywood

quick reads
25 Aug 2022
Plenty of NFTs out there act as title deeds to physical objects. Both GAP and Adidas have partnered up with the NFTers to merge the worlds of physi... Read More Plenty of NFTs out there act as title deeds to physical objects. Both GAP and Adidas have partnered up with the NFTers to merge the worlds of physi...
Is the UK armed to protect its cultural property in the event of conflict?

quick reads
22 Aug 2022
In the age of social media and internet communications, the issues surrounding the destruction of cultural property during armed conflict are clear... Read More In the age of social media and internet communications, the issues surrounding the destruction of cultural property during armed conflict are clear...
Was Time of essence to buy a Ferrari?

quick reads
28 Jul 2022
Traffic jams are the delays that most Ferrari owners hate, but delays under commercial contracts tend to be more up our street. Many contracts try ... Read More Traffic jams are the delays that most Ferrari owners hate, but delays under commercial contracts tend to be more up our street. Many contracts try ...
The Times quotes Tim Maxwell on replica copies and copyright considerations

In the Press
18 Jul 2022
The museum could also be wary of allowing the “creation of a new copyright" Read More The museum could also be wary of allowing the “creation of a new copyright"
Art Net quotes Rudy Capildeo on a new legislative change re: criminal damage to memorials

In the Press
14 Jul 2022
“A political judgement appears to be being placed on the content of the graffiti rather than the act of vandalism itself.” Read More “A political judgement appears to be being placed on the content of the graffiti rather than the act of vandalism itself.”
Surprise deregulation of New York's auction market: what, why and what next?

quick reads
12 Jul 2022
The art market is commonly conceived (or rather misconceived, we think) as the last bastion of unregulated business. However, in a rare step agains... Read More The art market is commonly conceived (or rather misconceived, we think) as the last bastion of unregulated business. However, in a rare step agains...
Charles Russell Speechlys partners with London Art Week

News
22 Jun 2022
We are proud to be partnering with London Art Week, supporting the world’s leading art galleries and auction houses. Read More We are proud to be partnering with London Art Week, supporting the world’s leading art galleries and auction houses.
A lost masterpiece in your attic or garden?

quick reads
16 Jun 2022
Have you ever wondered whether the dusty painting in your attic or sculpture in your garden might be worth a fortune? For many of us, the dream is ... Read More Have you ever wondered whether the dusty painting in your attic or sculpture in your garden might be worth a fortune? For many of us, the dream is ...
Artnet quotes Louise Paterson on the Ivory Act

Louise Paterson

In the Press
07 Jun 2022
UK’s Ivory Act comes into force Read More UK’s Ivory Act comes into force
NFTs: arbitration in the digital art marketplace

quick reads
03 May 2022
Amir Soleymani v Nifty Gateway LLC [2022] EWHC 773 (Comm) united some of our Art & Luxury team’s favourite subjects – NFT art, auctions, and arbitr... Read More Amir Soleymani v Nifty Gateway LLC [2022] EWHC 773 (Comm) united some of our Art & Luxury team’s favourite subjects – NFT art, auctions, and arbitr...
Fabergé eggs all in one basket: what will happen to Russian art currently on loan overseas?

Louise Paterson

quick reads
12 Apr 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has called into question the status of artworks currently on loan to public institutions from Russian lenders or be... Read More The Russian invasion of Ukraine has called into question the status of artworks currently on loan to public institutions from Russian lenders or be...
Mark Hill quoted in the Daily Mail discussing Ed Sheeran’s copyright court case win

Mark Hill

In the Press
06 Apr 2022
Mark Hill quoted in the Daily Mail discussing Ed Sheeran’s copyright court case win Read More Mark Hill quoted in the Daily Mail discussing Ed Sheeran’s copyright court case win
Tim Maxwell is quoted in The Art Newspaper on client confidentiality and transparency following the sale of work by Rothko

In the Press
06 Apr 2022
Tim Maxwell is quoted in The Art Newspaper on client confidentiality and transparency following the sale of work by Rothko. Read More Tim Maxwell is quoted in The Art Newspaper on client confidentiality and transparency following the sale of work by Rothko.
Corporate Sponsorship of Museums and Galleries - Free Money at What Cost?

quick reads
06 Apr 2022
Last month, the National Portrait Gallery announced the termination of its partnership with the oil and gas giant BP, a partner since 1990, with ef... Read More Last month, the National Portrait Gallery announced the termination of its partnership with the oil and gas giant BP, a partner since 1990, with ef...
The problem of fakes: catching the counterfeiters

Nick White

quick reads
17 Feb 2022
We took a look at the website DHGate, a marketplace that is seeing a lot of traffic for fake luxury goods and thought it might be useful to do a qu... Read More We took a look at the website DHGate, a marketplace that is seeing a lot of traffic for fake luxury goods and thought it might be useful to do a qu...
What artists need to know about law

Insights
20 Dec 2021
What should artists consider when entering contracts, whether with galleries, museums or other parties? Read More What should artists consider when entering contracts, whether with galleries, museums or other parties?
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on the Friends of the National Libraries’ acquisition of the Honresfield Library

News
16 Dec 2021
We have been honoured to assist the Friends of the National Libraries to secure this historical collection for the benefit of the nation. Read More We have been honoured to assist the Friends of the National Libraries to secure this historical collection for the benefit of the nation.

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