Restitution of Nazi-looted art
World War II is history. For over 75 years. But not for everyone. As an international art lawyer, Paul Russell regularly deals with the consequences of the horrific actions of …
A lot of people like art. | Only a few understand art and law.
World War II is history. For over 75 years. But not for everyone. As an international art lawyer, Paul Russell regularly deals with the consequences of the horrific actions of …
The long expected advice by the Buma Committee concerning the protection of essential Dutch cultural heritage has been issued. Its content is bad news for collectors and art dealers active …
A buyer at a French auction house was ordered by a Dutch court to pay € 30,000 for storing drawings for two years. That is almost as much as he …
The Dutch restitution policy returns to its original principles and is rightly becoming more generous. Cases that have already been settled can also be resubmitted. What will change in the policy? The …
The sale of a drawing by Rubens, owned by Princess Christina, at an auction in New York caused great indignation and a discussion about the policy for cultural heritage in …
Russell Advocaten is a corporate full-service law firm in the Netherlands with a leading position in art and law. Russell Advocaten is internationally renowned for being one of the most important specialists in the field of art and law. We aim to provide our clients with assistance, legal advice and litigation services. With decades of experience in the art law field, we have advised many international art dealers, collectors and museums from around the world in disputes relating to works of art, such as paintings, drawings, etchings, installations and sculptures, both old and modern.
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“Russell Advocaten has an internationally renowned art law practice and advises art dealers, collectors and museums.” (from: The European Legal 500)
A range of legal issues may arise relating to an art collection or a specific work of art. The complexity of the art world and the field of art and law require the consultation of a specialized lawyer. Russell Advocaten has a vast amount of experience in the following:
Russell Advocaten has a strong team of litigators and lawyers providing specialist legal advice. Our lawyers assist clients in avoiding and/or preventing art related conflicts or legal proceedings, but we also come in when disputes have arisen or are likely to arise, both at national and international level.
Russell Advocaten can assist you in all aspects of your art transactions…
Our lawyers assist clients when disputes have arisen or are likely to arise, both at national and international level…
Russell Advocaten cannot only help resolve legal issues in the Netherlands but also worldwide…