Withers LLP‘s group is well-versed in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ’intellectually excellent and extremely experienced’ Sarah Barker oversees the group and handles high-value transactions involving fine art and other valuable assets, and specialises in anti-money laundering. Eleni Polycarpou is a key practitioner who is noted for her ‘impressive vision and dedication’ and specialises in litigious matters, ranging from stolen art cases to consignment disputes. Also of note is Natalie Sherborn, who is equipped to act on issues at the crossover of art and white-collar crime, wherein she has represented artists, galleries and individual collectors, amongst others, in disputes regarding authenticity and provenance, for example.
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Sarah Barker

Other key lawyers

Eleni Polycarpou; Natalie Sherborn; Caroline Thompson; Briony Cartmell; Evie Gowlett; Philip Reed