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Art Lawyers in Germany \u2013 Advising Collectors, Museums and the International Art Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We are a German law firm with a particular focus on art law and cultural property law. Based in Munich, we advise and represent private and institutional collectors, museums, foundations, galleries, art dealers and auction houses in Germany and in cross-border matters.
Our practice covers art transactions and art sales, auction law, authenticity and art forgery disputes, Nazi-looted art and restitution, cultural property law and litigation involving works of art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We combine many years of legal experience with an in-depth understanding of the art market and its participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Auctions & Auction Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We advise bidders, consignors and auction houses on all legal aspects of art auctions in Germany, including auction terms and conditions, consignment agreements and disputes concerning authenticity, attribution, provenance, estimates and liability.
We represent both German and international clients in disputes arising from purchases and sales through German auction houses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Art Transactions & Art Sales<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We advise collectors, buyers, sellers, galleries and art dealers on German and international art transactions.
Our work includes drafting and reviewing art purchase agreements and private sale agreements as well as advising on authenticity, provenance, title, warranties and liability.
In cross-border transactions, we advise international clients on the particular requirements of German law applicable to the acquisition or sale of art in Germany. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Art Forgery & Authenticity Disputes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We advise clients in cases involving art forgeries, incorrect attributions and disputes over the authenticity of works of art.
Our lawyers assess and pursue claims for rescission of art purchases, recovery of the purchase price and damages, including potential claims against sellers, auction houses and experts.
Where necessary, we work closely with art historians, provenance researchers, restorers and specialised experts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nazi-Looted Art & Restitution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We advise museums, foundations, collectors, other current possessors and heirs of former owners on Nazi-looted art, provenance and restitution claims in Germany<\/strong>. Our work includes assessing provenance and ownership issues, negotiating restitution claims and representing clients in proceedings before the German Arbitration Court for Nazi-Looted Property<\/strong> as well as in civil litigation where applicable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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German Cultural Property Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Germany has extensive rules governing the import and export of art and cultural property. We advise international collectors, dealers, galleries, museums and auction houses on the German Cultural Property Protection Act (Kulturgutschutzgesetz \u2013 KGSG)<\/strong> and related import and export requirements. International owners planning to move, sell or export important works of art from Germany should consider these requirements before a transaction or shipment takes place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Art Litigation in Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We represent German and international clients in art-related litigation before German courts<\/strong>. Questions of evidence and expert testimony are often particularly important in art litigation. Our cases include disputes concerning authenticity and attribution, art purchases and private sales,
auction transactions, ownership and title, provenance and restitution, damages to works of art, professional liability, and contractual disputes involving collectors, dealers, galleries and auction houses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg – German Art Lawyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg<\/strong> is a German lawyer and partner at SLB LAW in Munich. He has advised and represented clients in art law matters for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His practice focuses in particular on art auctions, art transactions, authenticity and art forgery disputes, Nazi-looted art and restitution, cultural property law and complex art litigation in Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. R\u00f6nsberg advises private and institutional collectors, heirs, museums, foundations, galleries, art dealers and auction houses from Germany and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He regularly acts in matters involving international clients, cross-border transactions and disputes with a connection to Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. R\u00f6nsberg has been recognised by Best Lawyers for Art Law since 2018<\/strong> and is also recognised for Litigation. Handelsblatt<\/em> lists him among Germany’s leading lawyers in the fields of Art Law and Dispute Resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experience & Recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many Years of Experience in German Art Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n