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The world of creativity knows no boundaries.

Neither do our legal strategies to protect and empower it.

DEFENDING ART, EMPOWERING EXPRESSION

At Avant-Garde Lawyers, our work ensures that artists can imagine and create freely. Supported by international organizations like the United Nations, we provide innovative legal strategies to protect artists from censorship, persecution, and legal challenges. To achieve this mission, we use the full extent of the law and its full potential. Join us in safeguarding the power of art to challenge, inspire, and transform society.

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FEATURED CASES

Icelandic artist ODEE’s powerful performance artwork, We’re Sorry, confronts corporate corruption head-on. His piece, which mimics a public apology by a multinational company, sparked a legal battle that now unfolds in the High Court of London. Avant-Garde Lawyers stands with ODEE, defending his right to artistic expression as part of a broader conversation on corporate accountability and public interest.

In 2018, Korean artist Taeyong Jeong (HIDEYES) was charged with destruction of public property for spray-painting the Berlin Wall in Seoul. His graffiti, a symbol of peace and reconciliation, sparked a pivotal legal battle. Avant-Garde Lawyers successfully defended his right to free expression, setting a landmark precedent for the protection of street art.

Manizha Talash, an internationally acclaimed breakdancer from Afghanistan, was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the Olympic Refugee Team. Facing threats from the Taliban, her family was at risk in Kabul. AGL achieved the extraordinary feat of helping her family escape to Europe within just two weeks, reuniting them with Manizha and ensuring their safety.

The law should protect you. Never scare you.

AGL expertly navigates complex legal issues and international instruments to protect creators’ rights across various artistic fields. Partnering with top law firms and legal networks, AGL goes beyond simply matching artists with lawyers—our team analyzes each case, designs a legal strategy, and oversees its implementation from start to finish.