Barristers at XXIV Old Buildings are specialists in contentious and non-contentious matters relating to art, cultural property and luxury assets.
Members act both for and against dealers, galleries, cultural institutes, auction houses, private owners and collectors across the globe, and have extensive experience of dealing with the most complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Members’ renowned specialisms in trust and offshore litigation often plays a valuable role working alongside clients in art and cultural property matters. The members of XXIV Old Buildings are adept at providing strategic and commercial approaches as counsel acting for and advising trustees, charitable organisations and beneficiaries.
In addition, members have expertise in highly sensitive and confidential cultural property and heritage asset disputes.
For more information on our members’ expertise or to discuss a particular matter, please contact us.
High Court/Business and Property Court: Representing a promoter creditor pursuing claims in the liquidation of a ticket agency.
A dispute over ownership of valuable painting by French post-impressionist Paul Signac.
Acting for the defendant to a claim involving the investment in and sale of a painting by a world-renowned artist. The claim touched on issues of ownership, civil fraud and asset recovery.
Jurisdiction challenge in claims against art advisers arising out of the purchase of a large collection of modern art. Important for its consideration of the “gateways” in CPR PD 6B concerning property and constructive trusts in the context of art litigation.
A cross-border dispute as to the validity of sale of a valuable painting by an English gallery.
A claim against dealer for return of secret commission on the sale of an Old Master Drawing
Acting for prominent modern artist, Sir Frank Bowling RA, in a dispute with his former gallery.
Advising on the construction of a consignment agreement regarding a multi-million pound painting.
Advising a claimant on remedies available in respect of a forged artwork, including seeking rescission and damages against an auction house, a gallery, and an agent.
Advising on claims against an agent in relation to the sale of a valuable watch collection.
