Ed Powles

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Maurice Turnor Gardner partner Ed Powles advises on a range of matters relating to art law, including high-value sale and purchase transactions, provenance and ownership of artwork, and inheritance and capital gains tax considerations in regards to art, among numerous other issues. 

The Cambridge graduate is described as ‘pragmatic and bright’ and completed his legal training at Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy. He became a partner at MTG in 2014 and has since become an invaluable asset in expanding and guiding the firm’s art team. 

Observers in the industry describe him as ‘phenomenally clever’ and ‘extremely sophisticated’.