Latest News Articles by Milton Silverman
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
A Lawyer Writes: Andy Warhol painting of Prince photograph creates a legal question of fair or foul use
23 January 2023Final appeal court decision is now imminent in copyright conundrum
A Lawyer Writes: Anti-money laundering regulations – beware of the money behind the deals
05 December 2022Close investigation is vital to avoid difficulties with sanctioned individuals
A Lawyer Writes: When an adviser can also become a buyer it is vital to make their position crystal clear
26 September 2022Two cases dealt with recently underline problem of this clash of interests.
A lawyer writes: Client confidentiality becomes a problem when anti money laundering rules kick in
25 July 2022Two case studies reveal the kind of challenges the art trade has to tackle
A lawyer writes: How judges assess when art and antiques cases need expert witnesses in court
30 May 2022Focus on how judges assess when art and antiques cases need special evidence
A lawyer writes: How individual taste could affect ivory quality control
28 March 2022Decisions on act exemptions inevitably run the risk of subjective assessments
A lawyer writes: Buyers beware of later ownership disputes
07 February 2022Arguments surround time limits imposed on subsequent stolen goods claims
A LAWYER WRITES: Repairs can be a nasty shock at the end of a lease
18 October 2021Tenants can be faced with a big bill for repairs if certain precautions are not taken at the end of a lease.
A lawyer writes: Due diligence – relying on others leaves you at risk
09 August 2021A lawyer writes: Leaving client checks to others as an art market participant can be tricky
A lawyer writes: Handy reminder that an auction house is first and foremost the agent of the consignor
07 June 2021Painting was reoffered without the original vendor being kept in the loop