Art, Antiques & Design
We are able to offer substantial experience and expertise in relation to these fields. We are a recommended provider of legal services to the British Antique Dealers’ Association and are proud to number many of the leading art galleries in London as our clients.
For the private collector, we can assist in a number of art related matters from acquisitions to disposals, loans or gifts to museums or galleries, raising finance for acquisitions, claims relating to provenance, ownership or contractual disputes with suppliers or auction houses.
For the international collector, our team’s knowledge of international tax regimes and structures and the implications of cross-border transactions are invaluable.
For the artist or designer, our team can advise on the law relating to design and copyright, and forms of protection for all intellectual property, both in the UK and internationally.
Latest News
New Brief from HMRC on Domicile
HMRC has recently issued a briefing note as to the circumstances in which it will raise an enquiry as to a person's domicile, in relation to inheritance tax. The note states that "in future HMRC will consider opening an enquiry where domicile could be an issue, or making a determination of Inheritance Tax in such cases, only where there is a significant risk of loss of UK tax,"
The Revenue have stated that the factors to be considered will include a review of all information available to HMRC fro... read more