About Us

Introducing The ALA

We are a global network of art lawyers representing and working for museums, galleries, auction houses, artists and cultural institutions, amongst others.

The ALA was formed in 2023 with a simple objective - to promote the study and practice of law in the context of the art world. Its membership is composed of established lawyers from the museum world, from the auction world and private practice.

While headquartered in London our objective is for the membership to be global, including art lawyers from all countries.

We aim to build strong and collaborative relationships between the leading practising lawyers in our field and to provide a means for aspiring art lawyers to connect and learn more about this field.

We are a global network of art lawyers passionately dedicated to promoting the study and practice of law in the context of the art world.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ALA?

Being a member of the ALA is an opportunity to share in the passion for what we do, and develop technical knowledge.

The ALA Values

We believe in the power of collaboration to foster partnerships among art legal professionals and academics worldwide.

COLLABORATION

We are committed to providing networking opportunities to empower our members and promote excellence in the practice of art law.

EMPOWERMENT

We embrace innovation and creativity in our approach to addressing legal challenges and opportunities in the art world.

INNOVATION

We foster a community built on the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and inclusivity, to strengthen relationships within the art law world.