Sibylle Loyrette LL.M.
Avocat | Rechtsanwältin
Sibylle Loyrette is an internationally recognized expert in art law, advising clients across the global art market. With a practice rooted in both legal precision and deep knowledge of the art world, she offers strategic guidance to collectors, artists, galleries, auction houses, museums, foundations, art advisors, and financial institutions.
Whether navigating complex transactions, resolving disputes, or structuring cross-border acquisitions, Sibylle brings a uniquely global perspective shaped by her experience in Paris, Zurich, and beyond.
A Practice Dedicated to Art Law
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From provenance research and restitution to intellectual property, cultural heritage law, and contractual negotiations, Sibylle Loyrette offers tailored solutions to the full spectrum of legal issues affecting the art world.
Trusted by the Art World’s Key Players
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Sibylle Loyrette works with:
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Private collectors and estates
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Galleries and art dealers
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Auction houses and art fairs
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Museums and public institutions
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Artists and their representatives
Global reach, Boutique expertise
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Combining the rigour of top-tier legal training and experience with the sensitivity of an art authority, Sibylle Loyrette brings strategic insight, discretion, and cross-cultural fluency to every matter she handles.
Based between Zurich and Paris, Loyrette Art Law operates with international reach and a boutique, client-first approach.
Born in 1978 with dual Swiss and French citizenship, Sibylle Loyrette is an experienced legal professional with a passion for advocating on behalf of her clients. With more than two decades of practice in the legal field, Sibylle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every case she handles.
After earning her law degrees and LL.M. in France and Germany, Sibylle was first admitted as an attorney at law to the Paris bar in 2003, Sibylle embarked on a distinguished career that has taken her from prestigious international law firms to the heart of the financial sector and ultimately to establishing her own practice as a registered attorney at law in Zurich, Switzerland.
In 2012, Sibylle Loyrette established her own firm with a particular focus on art law.
Sibylle started her career in France and developed a reputation for her expertise in regulatory law, market abuse, and white-collar crimes. Her experience at renowned international firms such as Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson and Gide provided her with invaluable insights into complex and international legal matters affecting corporate and private clients alike.
​In addition to her legal practice, Sibylle holds a teaching position in Art & Law at the Zurich University of Art, ZHdK,. She is also an active member of various art and legal associations and regularly contributes to presentations and conferences on art law and related topics.
Expertise
Sibylle Loyrette advises on all key aspects of art law, including:
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Art transactions & contracts – drafting and negotiating sales, consignments, loans, and commission agreements
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Provenance, title & restitution – advising on ownership disputes, due diligence, and cultural heritage claims
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Artist rights & intellectual property – protecting artists and designer rights and copyright.
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Collection management & estate planning – structuring collections, foundations, donations, and inheritance matters
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Dispute resolution – representing clients in litigation, mediation, and arbitration in art-related disputes
Switzerland
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Asylstrasse 41
Postfach
8032 Zurich
Switzerland
France
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5 rue Vernet
75008 Paris
France