A Lawyer Writes

Islamic artefact about to appear at auction was once part of V&A collection

A longstanding client expressed his concerns to me about ensuring that he was doing everything right with regard to anti-money laundering and HMRC’s requirements.

Heavyweight court case of buyer and adviser underlines the possible disputes

Recent Court of Appeal judgment confirms a more demanding test of when copyright applies

A lawyer writes: Case study of an ivory import shows how frustrating the system can become

The minutiae of the rules make risks even more intense for the art trade

Ownership claims can rest on a six-year restriction and proving good faith

Confidence in Simon Dickinson’s expertise is key to court decision

A Supreme Court judgment involves intriguing questions of image rights.

‘Substantial payout’ underlines the need for absolute clarity from experts

Do your forensic investigation before bidding to avoid nasty surprises

Final appeal court decision is now imminent in copyright conundrum

Close investigation is vital to avoid difficulties with sanctioned individuals

Two cases dealt with recently underline problem of this clash of interests.

Two case studies reveal the kind of challenges the art trade has to tackle

Focus on how judges assess when art and antiques cases need special evidence

Decisions on act exemptions inevitably run the risk of subjective assessments

Arguments surround time limits imposed on subsequent stolen goods claims

The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) presents some notable legal issues

A lawyer writes: Leaving client checks to others as an art market participant can be tricky