Disputes regarding the authenticity and provenance of artworks are nothing new. But technology has changed the playing field in this area, with forgers using the internet to their advantage. The art world now requires the use of scientists and IT
Title disputes concerning pieces of art are on the increase and the complexity as well as severity in relation to the claims is also increasing. Ownership history is an increasingly sensitive issue for buyers and sellers since the purchase of
If you are involved in buying or selling art, how can you tell who you are actually dealing with? Regardless of the huge sums of money involved, many buyers and even the auction houses themselves may never know exactly who
Disputes over art are nothing new; in fact they have been in existence as long as art itself but a flood of recent press coverage would suggest they are on the rise. The disputes are also becoming increasingly complex which
The case below is a prime example of how not to deal with a neighbour dispute. The first advice I give any client in such a situation is, buy your neighbour a bottle of wine, forget your ego and talk