Search all Home Galleries, Auction Houses & Museums What can we help with? Galleries, Auction Houses & Museums Art has the power to convey the most powerful parts of human life; it has the capacity to provoke, unite and bond. Your experts In the same way that art is hugely varied, so too are art businesses. They are complex, often unique in their challenges and opportunities and, most recently, they face further challenges related to Covid-19. At Boodle Hatfield, our Art Law & More team is considered one of the best in the field due to our understanding of the complexities of the market and our commitment to results. We are here to bring you specialist advice and we will partner with you to understand your specific requirements, whether you are looking for advice on: Commercial issues from specialist arts sales agreements, deal structures or employment contracts Loans or gifts by artists and collectors – we advise on loan documentation, contractual terms, and the terms of the gift of art to ensure both parties are protected Resolving a dispute Art businesses need to be alert to the myriad of problems that can arise whether disagreements about authenticity, title, damaged artworks, commission arrangements or breach of contract. We understand the reputational damage that such disputes can inflict upon a business and find practical solutions for our clients. Recommended reading 4 min read 27 Aug 2020 Sky News: Art exports have fallen by three quarters since lockdown closed galleries and auction houses On 27 August 2020, Senior Associate, Rebecca Foden spoke live on Sky News with news presenter, Ian King. Read more 3 min read 24 Aug 2020 Art exports have fallen 74% as lockdown closed galleries and auction houses The value of art, antiques and collectibles exported from the UK fell has fallen 74% Read more 3 min read 05 Nov 2021 Boodle Hatfield acts on the sale of a prime Central London development site with a development value in excess of £1 billion Boodle Hatfield LLP have advised on the sale of 18 Blackfriars Road, a development site in a prime Central London location which has planning consent for a mixed-use scheme with an estimated gross development value of in excess of £1 billion. Read more 4 min read 29 Oct 2021 The Autumn Budget: Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) A key announcement in the Autumn Budget speech was the confirmation that the new Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) will apply at a rate of 4% to affected companies. Read more Contact +44 (0)20 7629 7411 bh@boodlehatfield.com Our primary office is in Bankside 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW We also have offices in Mayfair and Oxford View on Google maps View all contact details About us Our History CSR News & Insights Industry recognition Subscribe Our focus Private Wealth Business Real Estate People Careers Contact bh@boodlehatfield.com +44 (0)20 7629 7411 Website by Chalk Boodle Hatfield LLP ™ © 2021 Legal Notice Complaints Cookies Pricing Covid-19 Privacy Policy Cookie settings We use essential cookies to ensure our website operates effectively. In addition, we would like to set optional cookies to help us to improve your experience, analyse traffic and allow you to connect with social media. To consent to the use of these cookies, click ‘Accept’. Alternatively, you can manage your preferences or choose to reject cookies by clicking ‘Cookie settings’. For more information, please see our cookie policy Cookie settings Accept Manage consent