Nixon Peabody LLP

The art and cultural institutions practice at Nixon Peabody LLP in Los Angeles handles both domestic and international work involving high profile artworks and cultural property. It has experience in restitution work in addition to matters involving large trusts and estates, including disputes. The team's client base includes sovereigns, collectors, universities, foundations, estates, and individuals. Aaron Brian is a go-to for litigation matters, and Thaddeus Stauber is noted for his work advising both established and emerging artists and institutions internationally. The team regularly works with the firm's real estate and bond financing teams, amongst others, to support clients.