Mari-Claudia Jiménez to Lead Withers Art and Advisory in New York
Advisor - People | May 20, 2025 | Withers
International law firm Withers has announced the appointment of Mari-Claudia Jiménez as a partner to lead its Art and Advisory practice in New York. Jiménez brings extensive experience from her previous tenure at Sotheby's, where she played instrumental roles in high-profile art sales and legal transactions. This strategic move by Withers aims to integrate art law with advisory services, offering clients enhanced guidance in art acquisitions and collections management. The practice, now co-led by Jiménez and Sarah Barker in London, marks Withers' continued commitment to innovate within the art market and provide unmatched service to collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions worldwide.
Sectors
- Art Law
- Legal Services
- Art Market
Geography
- United States – The new Withers Art and Advisory practice is being launched in New York, USA.
- United Kingdom – Withers is co-leading the practice with an international team including Sarah Barker in London.
Industry
- Art Law – The article focuses on the launch of a new art law and advisory practice by Withers, integrating legal expertise with art market advisory.
- Legal Services – Withers is an international law firm expanding its services through the new Art and Advisory practice.
- Art Market – The article discusses the advisement and transactions within the art market, highlighting Withers' new capabilities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mari-Claudia Jiménez | Partner | People | Formerly with Sotheby's, Jiménez will lead the Withers Art and Advisory practice in New York. |
| Withers | Law Firm | Companies | An international law firm expanding its services with the Art and Advisory practice. |
| Sotheby's | Previous Company of Mari-Claudia Jiménez | Companies | An auction house where Jiménez was previously a senior executive. |
| Jay Dinwoodie | CEO of Withers' Private Client and Tax division | People | Commented on the strategic appointment of Jiménez. |
| Margaret Robertson | CEO of Withers | People | Expressed enthusiasm for Jiménez joining Withers. |