We are delighted to announce that Constantine Cannon has been recognised as a Band 1 law firm for its distinguished Art & Cultural Property Law Group (the “Department”) in both the Chambers and Partners UK 2021 Guide and the Chambers High Net Worth 2020-21 Guide.
The Chambers and Partners UK Guide notes that the Department is known for its “dedicated and comprehensive scope of specialist expertise in various niche areas of art law”, adding that the Department is “definitely top-quality material”, and “an absolutely brilliant firm that is always at the cutting edge of art law”. An interviewee stated that the team’s “attention to detail is phenomenal and they are really sophisticated”.
The Chambers and Partners UK Guide supports the earlier released Chambers High Net Worth Guide in which experts and interviewees stated that the Department “ is best known for their art law litigation skills and is widely considered as one of the best in London in this field” and “I absolutely and totally adore them. They are professional, their attention to detail is phenomenal, they are really sophisticated, and they clearly know what they are talking about”.
Pierre Valentin, ranked as a Band 1 Leading Individual in both guides and the Head of the Department, is noted as having “extensive experience handling high-profile art matters”. Interviewees noted that Pierre is “top-notch” and “the star name of the art world”, while others remarked that “he is very intelligent, and he has a wonderful, encyclopaedic knowledge of deals” and “he is a leading individual who is exceptionally well known and knows his stuff very well”.
One source quoted in the High Net Worth Guide stated “I think the world of him. He has been involved in this space for so long. His background knowledge is brilliant, he pulls things out of the air. He is very creative, and he really likes to sit with clients and explore the problem, nothing is off limits to think about and he is very good in that way.” The source adds: “He dedicates his life to the art world.”
Azmina Jasani, ranked as a Band 2 Leading Individual in both guides, is a Partner in the Department and is dual qualified to practice in England and New York. Described as a “powerhouse”, sources note that she is “a formidable counsellor, a zealous advocate for her client, and a pleasure to work with from the perspective of opposing counsel, which is a rare combination.”. Another source remarks “she is excellent, really, really excellent. She has a great attitude, very positive and bubbly, and she’s good at making connections between her work and what is happening in the broader field”.
In the UK Guide, Azmina is also described as someone who is “fantastic to work with” and who “is very well known in this area and has a brilliant practice. She is so good on IP disputes; she is dual-qualified, which is a real asset; she really, really works hard for her clients and is really knowledgeable, proactive, and has a genuine interest in the art world”.
Fionnuala Rogers, also ranked as a Band 2 Leading Individual in both guides, is noted as well known for her expertise is cultural heritage matters, particularly in the Middle East region. The High Net Worth Guide notes that she is “phenomenal” and that “[s]he is a lovely individual, very personable and collaborative. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in her areas, adaptable and very much informed about current issues and their impact on law. She is really excellent, and she has a clear eye for this space”. Another source commented that “She is incredible and her knowledge for cultural property is next to none; she is a star. She has an excellent knowledge base for pre-modern work.”
Till Vere-Hodge, who regularly acts for dealers, collectors, and auction houses was recognised for his expertise in restitution cases and has been acknowledged as an “Associate to Watch” in both guides. One source remarked: “I can’t think of many people who know about Nazi restitution as much as him. He handles complex matters incredibly well, while another says “He has a real expertise in art and cultural property law, and his knowledge of current disputes is unparalleled. He is an immensely professional individual; he is really responsive and very generous with his time. He is an eminent voice in cultural restitution and certainly someone that I think the world of.”
Often referred to as the ‘gold standard’, Chambers and Partners researches, ranks, and delivers the foremost guide and analysis on the legal market and law firms. Constantine Cannon is proud to celebrate its Art & Cultural Property Law Group as an internationally recognized team of lawyers leading the industry.