Art is more than an asset it is an expression of culture, identity, and innovation. Protecting it requires a legal approach as unique and sophisticated as the works
themselves.
At Kepler-Karst, our Art & Law practice offers tailored, multidisciplinary legal solutions designed to navigate the complexities of the global art market. Whether you are an artist, collector, gallery, or institution, we provide strategic counsel to protect, manage, and maximize the value of artistic assets.
Our Expertise
• Artist Representation Negotiating commercial, representation, sales, and commission agreements to safeguard artistic integrity and financial interests.
• Intellectual Property & Digital Art Protecting copyrights, trademarks, and emerging forms of art, including NFT tokenization and digital assets.
• Tax & Wealth Planning Structuring tax-efficient transactions and estate planning strategies for collectors, investors, and institutions.
• Dispute Resolution Navigating national and international litigation, arbitration, and mediation in the art sector.
• Corporate & M&A for the Art Market Advising on acquisitions, sales, and restructuring of art-related businesses, from galleries to private collections.
We serve a discerning clientele, including museums, foundations, private investors, auction houses, and world-renowned artists, ensuring their legal needs align with their creative and commercial goals.
At Kepler-Karst, we do more than protect art, we champion its legacy in a dynamic legal landscape.
