Mari-Claudia Jiménez joined the New York team at Withers LLP in May 2025, bringing auction house experience to the newly launched Art and Advisory practice. Jiménez leverages market expertise to support collector and fiduciary clients in acquisitions, managing collections, and bringing artwork to market. The team draws on the firm’s international offices and tax, estate planning, and administration experience. It handles art sector disputes, including multi-jurisdictional matters, with notable experience in authenticity disputes.
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Advised the heirs of an internationally renown Latin American artist on all matters related to the management of their parent's artistic legacy, including the establishment of an Artist Foundation, registration and management of intellectual property assets.
Advising a major international collector on legacy and succession planning for their collection, including disposition strategy, legacy preservation, tax minimization strategies, appraisals and storage logistics related thereto.
Representing the heirs of an internationally renown collecting family in the sale of a unique and very valuable ancient manuscript.
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