Amanda Gray, Partner in Mishcon de Reya’s Art law team has contributed to an article in the Financial Times on the complex process of restitution of art works stolen by the Nazis.
Speaking about how the inflation in value of many of the artworks can heighten the emotions and pressures during a restitution process, Amanda said such inflation “adds to an appetite to pursue, things get more heightened." And while not everything goes to court, lawyers are often brought in because family members don’t agree on next steps. Amanda commented: “We’re talking about very traumatic circumstances, collecting is an extension of identity and family history is very personal."
Read the article in the Financial Times (subscription required).