Under the joint leadership of Till Vere-Hodge and James Bacon, the excellent team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP is consistently involved in many prominent matters that relate to significant and valuable artworks. It is skilled at advising on a broad range of matters, from disputes and transactions, to secured lending, divorces, and asset division. Vere-Hodge has built up an enviable reputation for resolving claims relating to looted artworks and antiquities. He also specialises in art insurance claims against specialised art and specie insurers. Other names to note include Robert Brodrick, Rosamond McDowell, and Mark Jones.
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‘The team at PHB is led by Till Vere-Hodge (a full spectrum art and cultural property lawyer) and James Bacon (a heritage and tax law specialist). Together, they are running a market-leading practice that operates internationally on cutting-edge matters.'
'They are very much ahead of the game in bringing innovative matters with few precedents. This is particularly true in respect of restitution and repatriation claims, where there is no comparable practice in the UK.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge really is the go-to lawyer for restitution cases. He handles any claims to WWII-related loot, colonial loot and any other applicable category of looted art claims with discretion and diplomacy.'
'Till Vere-Hodge is a great asset in transactions involving contemporary works and resolves disputes around authenticity and attribution issues with great skill and care.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is very available and reliable in his practice.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is a leading practitioner in art law, and he has a particular expertise in cases relating to restitution claims, specifically but not only connected to Nazi-era losses.’
‘Till Vere-Hodge is excellent and we have worked closely together on various client matters.’
'This practice stands out due to its exceptional ability to combine efficiency, creativity, and expertise in providing legal services.'
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Till Vere-Hodge; James Bacon
Other key lawyers
Robert Brodrick, Rosamond McDowell; Mark Jones