A Lawyer Writes

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

Painting was reoffered without the original vendor being kept in the loop

Longstanding customers can muddle up the different roles of galleries and advisers

Case shows how confidentiality cannot always be completely relied on

Proper disclosure when contracts are drawn up will save a lot of later hassle.

How a bid to buy time led to a transaction being investigated

Risk of business insolvencies highlights grey area in Uniform Commercial Code