Art & Luxury Assets

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Art & Luxury Assets 
Overview

Are you looking to buy, sell or raise finance against significant art pieces, collectables, artefacts, vintage books, fine wine collections, private jets, yachts, classic or super cars or any other luxury assets? We can provide you with all of the expert and dedicated guidance and support you need.

Our UK and international client base ranges from auction houses, collectors, galleries and museums to estates, family offices and charities. As well as advising on complex acquisitions, ownership structuring, financing, philanthropy and title disputes, we advise on the reproduction of artwork, including copyright permissions for catalogues and marketing, and royalties and loans to and from other institutions. Our art and luxury assets clients include one of the oldest and most industry-leading international auction houses in the world.

Service Highlights

Please click on a service highlight to learn more about how we help with these matters. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, you can contact us using the contact form below.

Acquisitions & disposals

Our commercial team has extensive experience of buying and selling luxury assets. This can be via gifting, private sales or at auction.
Auctions

We help potential buyers navigate the complexities of buying at auction. This includes advising on buyer’s premiums and warranties of authenticity, title and condition.
Copyright

We provide artists and their estates with guidance on their copyright rights. We can also secure the necessary copyright permissions to enable artwork to be reproduced in catalogues and for marketing purposes.
Financing

We can help with the acquisition and re-financing of all luxury assets, thanks to our strong relationships with banks and other funding sources. We also work with London-based brokers who specialise in placing funding for specific assets.
Structuring

We make sure your purchase or sale of any luxury assets takes the required provenance issues into account. Our corporate and tax advisors also make sure insurance and shipping is organised and that all tax and customs duties are fully understood.
Commercial agreements

We advise galleries, publishers, artists and states on their contractual rights and obligations under contracts.
Disputes

Acquiring luxury assets can sometimes involve title or wider issues. Our litigation team will work with you to resolve these issues through the courts or via settlement.
Private office

We operate a bespoke concierge service from our private office – our team can search for and help you find your first or next luxury item, ranging from vintage jewellery, and fashion accessories to trophy cars.

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Deborah Mills

Chief Executive Officer

Deborah has been a practising solicitor since 1990 having qualified with one of the top London law firms, now Addleshaw…
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