Art is the language of the soul – but to be heard, it sometimes needs a legal body. This is why we have also been advising our clients in the field of art law for several years. In addition to renowned collectors and important collections as well as family foundations, our clients include well-known gallery owners and galleries as well as international auction houses. Art objects are also economic assets whose ownership and possession is associated with numerous contractual and tax law issues. We not only provide legal advice and support for purchase and sale transactions, but also successfully enforce claims based on or defend against misattribution and restitution claims.

Our lawyers handle matters in the following areas in particular:

• Contract law with art law and international references
• Auction law
• Inheritance and pre-inheritance transfer of art assets
• Tax optimization through the acquisition of art
• Insurance and transportation law

This department of the law firm reports to the partner division of attorney Christian Hansen.

Email: hansen@steinpichler.de