Charles has worked on numerous matters concerning fine art, for some of the most noteworthy artists and galleries in New York.  He has been involved with litigation and transactional matters entailing:

 

  • Review, interpretation, and enforcement of consignment contracts

 

  • Negotiation, review, and advice on contracts between artists and galleries/agents

 

  • Representation of art collectors in disputes with galleries

 

  • Prosecution and defense of breach of fiduciary duty claims, both between gallery owners and between artists and galleries

 

  • Intellectual-property disputes over the use of copyrighted works of art