Save the date for the Libralex Art Seminar featuring our very own Paddy Kelly.

“What’s new and what’s to come: Resolving disputes in the world of art” - an afternoon of current and future art related legal topics.

Join us on Thursday 18th May for lunch and an afternoon of art law, incorporating two panel discussions on current developments of the law relating to art disputes and finishing with a networking drinks reception.

When: 12 noon – 4.30pm 18th May 2023

Where: Christie’s London 8 King St, St. James's, London SW1Y 6QT

Speakers:

• Sotiris Felios, Felios & Associates Law Firm (see here), and The Sotiris Felios Collection Athens, Greece (see here)

• Dr. Katharina Garbers-von Boehm, BÜSING MÜFFELMANN & THEYE, Berlin, Germany see here

• Paddy Kelly, Laytons ETL, London (see here)

• Richard Aronowitz, Global Head of Restitution, Christie’s (see here)

• Speaker from Eterna Law, Ukraine (see here) - looting of art and cultural works by Russia from Ukraine

• Rebecca Attree, IPOS Mediation (see here)

Timings:

12 noon onwards registration and “grab and go” lunch

1.00pm Welcome - provisionally by Dirk Boll, President of Christie’s London, UK.

1.05pm Introduction to Sponsors and panels by RA

1.10pm First Panel: Art disputes - tangible and intangible assets

Art is primarily to be enjoyed, while also an investment. The intrinsic value of art may lie in the joy it brings to its owner. However, the actual value may depend on issues such as provenance, title, lending and security. Disputes arise regarding these issues that are made more complex when art crosses international borders. The digitalisation of art by the creation of NFTs and tokenised artworks has widened the way art is appreciated, although it has broadened the scope for disputes. The panel of international experts will explore these legal issues and how these disputes can be resolved.

Registration for this event will be opening shortly. Once open, you will find the link through our website and LinkedIn page.