Museums and Galleries
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Simpsons is Australia’s leading practice in museum and gallery law. We act for local, state and federal museums and galleries, and for professional and industry associations.
Our expertise includes:
- establishing appropriate legal structures
- governance responsibilities and ethical issues
- establishing title to and authenticity of objects
- acquiring objects
- donations, gifts and bequests
- deaccessioning and disposal
- loans and touring
- statutory protection of cultural material
- licensing, merchandising and sponsorship
- the taxation incentives for the arts scheme
- public liability insurance
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Shane Simpson wrote the only Australian book on the subject: “Museums and Galleries: a Legal Guide”, commissioned by the Museums Association. Shane has recently completed a new book on museum law and practice in Australia, “Collections Law” 2009.
Please contact Shane Simpson or Adam Simpson for all museum & gallery related enquiries.