Lauded by clients as a ‘leading set in the art and cultural property sector at all levels,’ 3 Verulam Buildings regularly handles high-profile cases involving art dealers, auctioneers, museums and national galleries. Angharad Start acts for Elanus Holdings in Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding CP W.L.L. v Elanus Holdings Ltd, a Commercial Court dispute over ownership of the Idol’s Eye diamond, raising complex issues of pre-emption rights and cross-border corporate control. Also acting in the case are Victor Steinmetz, Calum Mulderrig, Andrew Onslow KC and Clarissa Jones. Cleon Catsambis acts as sole counsel for Sotheby’s in a high-profile Commercial Court case over the Idol’s Eye diamond, facing a non-party disclosure application. Start, leading Steinmetz, acts for US-based lender Art Lending Inc in Ashti Fine Art Ltd v Art Lending Inc & Ors, a multi-jurisdictional dispute over ownership of a Francis Bacon painting and recovery of over $80m in loans secured against high-value artworks.
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‚The clerks at 3 Verulam Buildings are first rate. Stuart Pullum is the best in the business; he is attentive, responsive, extremely personable and able to deal with more difficult situations with sensitivity.‘
‚The clerks provide an impeccable service.‘
‚3 Verulam Buildings is a top-quality set.‘
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5 Stone Buildings
5 Stone Buildings is well regarded for its contentious and advisory work in art and cultural property, primarily acting for individuals, record labels, auction houses, estates, trusts and sovereign states. Luke Harris is acting for MB Artz Ltd in a title dispute over a valuable painting allegedly misappropriated in South Korea, raising complex issues of foreign law and English limitation. Harris, led by Henry Legge KC, is representing Calderstone (UMG Recordings Inc), in an ownership dispute over a 1962 early recording by the Beatles. Jordan Holland acts as sole counsel for the defendant in a high-value provenance dispute over a £7m Quran sold at auction.
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‚5 Stone Buildings is an impressive set.‘
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Essex Court Chambers
'A very strong commercial set', Essex Court Chambers is adept at handling property rights, dealer commission, authenticity and purchasing syndicate disputes. Emily Wood KC is regarded for her expertise in property rights and private sale disputes. Joe Smouha KC acts for art dealerships and auction houses in disputes involving misrepresentation, breach of contract and negligence. Smouha is commended by clients as a 'star of the bar and utterly brilliant to work with'. Lauded by clients as 'extremely client friendly and highly knowledgeable,' Claudia Renton is frequently instructed in authenticity disputes, auction house matters, and high-profile cross-border cases.
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‚Essex Court Chambers is a very strong commercial set.‘
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3 Verulam Buildings
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‚The clerks at 3 Verulam Buildings are first rate. Stuart Pullum is the best in the business; he is attentive, responsive, extremely personable and able to deal with more difficult situations with sensitivity.‘
‚The clerks provide an impeccable service.‘
‚3 Verulam Buildings is a top-quality set.‘
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5 Stone Buildings
5 Stone Buildings is well regarded for its contentious and advisory work in art and cultural property, primarily acting for individuals, record labels, auction houses, estates, trusts and sovereign states. Luke Harris is acting for MB Artz Ltd in a title dispute over a valuable painting allegedly misappropriated in South Korea, raising complex issues of foreign law and English limitation. Harris, led by Henry Legge KC, is representing Calderstone (UMG Recordings Inc), in an ownership dispute over a 1962 early recording by the Beatles. Jordan Holland acts as sole counsel for the defendant in a high-value provenance dispute over a £7m Quran sold at auction.
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‚5 Stone Buildings is an impressive set.‘
Highlight-Mandate
Essex Court Chambers
'A very strong commercial set', Essex Court Chambers is adept at handling property rights, dealer commission, authenticity and purchasing syndicate disputes. Emily Wood KC is regarded for her expertise in property rights and private sale disputes. Joe Smouha KC acts for art dealerships and auction houses in disputes involving misrepresentation, breach of contract and negligence. Smouha is commended by clients as a 'star of the bar and utterly brilliant to work with'. Lauded by clients as 'extremely client friendly and highly knowledgeable,' Claudia Renton is frequently instructed in authenticity disputes, auction house matters, and high-profile cross-border cases.
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‚Essex Court Chambers is a very strong commercial set.‘