Tim Maxwell
- Partner
- Art & Luxury Law
Art & Luxury team author article on recent Ivory Act decision
Art & Luxury Partner Tim Maxwell and Associate Barrister Matthew Shore have authored an article for Antiques Trade Gazette examining a recent tribunal decision involving the Ivory Act 2018.
The article considers a case in which an appeal against the refusal of an exemption certificate was dismissed, meaning the owner of a sculpture incorporating ivory remains unable to sell the work. Tim and Matthew explain the tribunal’s reasoning and explore what the decision means for collectors and dealers.
They note that the case serves as a reminder of the narrow scope of the Act’s exemptions and the difficulties involved in challenging refusals on appeal.
Read the full article in Antiques Trade Gazette here (£).
Meet the team:
Matthew Shore
- Associate Barrister
- Art & Luxury Law
