Latest News Articles by Milton Silverman
A lawyer writes: Coping with the new EU rules on importing cultural goods – how is it going in practice?
27 October 2025Early evidence suggests uncertainty is a major obstacle for the market
Disputed bids: auctioneers’ discretion has been tested in court
06 October 2025A reader – a dealer – has written in with a query concerning an auction bid that he made recently.
A lawyer writes: The inclusion of strict conditions can rebound on those who impose them
06 October 2025Why it’s a wise idea for firms to make onerous terms crystal clear – and even ‘print in red ink’
You can make customs declarations without specialist help
11 August 2025Response and update to customs declarations legal column
A lawyer writes: Permanent improvement to temporary admissions
14 July 2025Changes this week make importing art and antiques into the UK easier
A lawyer writes: anti-money laundering legislation and the Ojiri case
16 June 2025Milton Silverman casts his expert eye on the Ojiri case and what it means
A lawyer writes: Cultural goods rules – information frustration
26 May 2025You’ve got your head around the changes, but how can you nail down the detail?
A lawyer writes: Selling ‘windfall’ finds after taking possession can throw up legal posers
24 March 2025Finders keepers? It’s not as simple as that if you discover unexpected items to go with a purchase
A lawyer writes: Best to take great care to avoid pitfalls when dealing in luxury goods
27 January 2025Recent barrage of regulation impacting the art trade includes Russian rules you really need to heed
A lawyer writes: War trophy taken by a British soldier created a restitution conundrum
25 November 2024A fight for restitution of an artwork, as ATG readers will be well aware, frequently involves descendants/grandchildren of a family originating in Austria or Germany, claiming title to a valuable artwork.
A lawyer writes: Tale of a tile tussle sparked by ownership rights
02 September 2024Islamic artefact about to appear at auction was once part of V&A collection
A lawyer writes: Anti-money laundering regulations are complicated but it is important to put in the time
10 June 2024A longstanding client expressed his concerns to me about ensuring that he was doing everything right with regard to anti-money laundering and HMRC’s requirements.
A lawyer writes: Whether it’s art trade or football, principles relating to the role of agents are just the same
25 March 2024Heavyweight court case of buyer and adviser underlines the possible disputes
A lawyer writes: Art world needs to be aware of stricter copyright definitions
22 January 2024Recent Court of Appeal judgment confirms a more demanding test of when copyright applies
CITES saga: a client stuck in a Kafkaesque world
02 January 2024A lawyer writes: Case study of an ivory import shows how frustrating the system can become
A lawyer writes: Russia – a labyrinthine world of sanctions regulations
06 November 2023The minutiae of the rules make risks even more intense for the art trade
A lawyer writes: Stolen items – it’s wise to know your limitations
18 September 2023Ownership claims can rest on a six-year restriction and proving good faith
A lawyer writes: Some day your Prince will come – but he could also lead to a long and complicated copyright court case
29 May 2023A Supreme Court judgment involves intriguing questions of image rights.
A lawyer writes: Why it is crucial to avoid crossing the line from being potential purchaser to adviser
22 May 2023‘Substantial payout’ underlines the need for absolute clarity from experts
A Lawyer Writes: Why ‘Studio of’ needs a qualified response
17 April 2023Do your forensic investigation before bidding to avoid nasty surprises