Art Law & Cultural Law
"Addicted to Art, Culture & Heritage."
Themis is one of the nationally recognised law firms for art law and cultural law. Our work has been recognised several times by ACQ Global Awards, CorporateINTL, Acquisition International and Global Law Experts.
Dr Hannes Hartung began practising art law back in 2000, when the subject was still very much in its infancy. Two decades later, THEMIS is now one of the nationwide recognised boutiques for art, culture and media.
We advise and represent majors of art & culture of all disciplines and in the protection of historical monuments in all three German-speaking jurisdictions.
Art law
Over 20 years of experience with collectors, art lovers, auction houses, galleries, art advisors, asset managers, etc.
Authentication (authenticity procedure)
- Inclusion in works catalogues
Restitution (art theft, looted art);
- international protection of cultural property
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Transaction (art purchase and art fund)
Our experts
for Art & Cultural Law
About our experts
Dr Hannes Hartung is one of the few lawyers in Germany who has dedicated himself to all cultural fields (art, theatre, music, opera, literature, design) with proven expertise, an interdisciplinary advisory approach and scientific standards. Our well-known and renowned clientele benefits from our comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach as well as our background in cultural studies.
Attorney-at-law Dr. Andreas Cwitkovits represents the needs of his upscale clientele in the areas of art & private clients throughout Austria from Vienna.
In Switzerland, we have been working successfully with renowned art lawyers for years.
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International Art, and Copyright and Cultural Law
