The International Bar Association "Levant & partners law firm" announces the launch of a new practice "Culture and Art" (Art Law).

The spin-off of "Culture and Art" (Art Law) from our IP practice into independent practice is connected with specific sector, we have gained valuable experience in this field and the increase of requests of Russian Clients and Clients from abroad.

Levant & partners law firm is one of the leading law firms in intellectual property and copyright in Russia, providing services on international level.

The spin-off of independent practice of Art Law is a novel for the Russian legal market as opposed to Western legal world.

The practice is headed by Matvey Levant, Managing partner of The International Bar Association "Levant & partners law firm", founder of Levant Art Gallery, which attests to the importance of this practice and its special place in the services of the firm.

 Our services in Art Law:

  •  Advising galleries, museums, exhibitions on works of art, questions of exposure;
  • Support of transactions with art works and antiques, ensuring the examination of the authenticity and value;
  • The organization of auctions, support of participation in the auctions;
  • Counseling and legal assistance on import and export of art works;
  • Dispute resolutions related to the art-market;

Legal assistance in the return of stolen art; the attorney's participation in the investigation of thefts, sales of fakes and other crimes related to art pieces.