"Adrian Parkhouse (Partner). He’s top quality and, in terms of raw brain-power, one of the finest litigation solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top quality service and gets superb results. He’s also utterly unflappable in the most extreme circumstances." (Legal 500 2024)
"Adrian is a veteran and a great operator." (Chambers HNW 2023)
"He is absolutely first-rate with raw brain power. He is certainly one of the top art lawyers in London." (Chambers HNW 2023)
"Adrian is incredibly experienced in this area and there cannot be another lawyer in this space that knows this stuff more than him. Clients love him because of his first-rate service and great results. He is unflappable in difficult situations." (Chambers HNW 2023)
"Adrian Parkhouse is top quality ... one of the finest litigation solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top quality service and gets superb results ... If I had an art-dispute, he’d be the only person I’d consider" (Legal 500 2023)
"Adrian has a thoughtful and analytical approach and is smooth and effective in advancing his client's position." (Chambers UK 2023)
"He is one of the finest litigation solicitors in London. Clients love him because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results. He's also utterly unflappable ... If I had an art dispute, he'd be the only person I'd consider." (Chambers UK 2023)
"He was very thorough, tough and focused." (Chambers UK 2023)
"He's a legend in this field. He is top-drawer with a phenomenal brain." (Chambers UK 2023)
"Adrian is one of the most constructive and pragmatic lawyers in the space." (Chambers UK 2023)
"A leading litigator...Clients rightly love him because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results." (Chambers HNW 2022 - Art and Cultural Property)
Adrian is ranked in the Hall of Fame for Art and Cultural Property in the Legal 500 Guide 2022.
"Adrian Parkhouse heads the department with tremendous experience, skill and charm – justly renowned." (Legal 500 2022)
"Best-in-show. Really super. Adrian Parkhouse: The best art specialist solicitor in the UK." (Legal 500 2022)
"Adrian Parkhouse was very thorough and knowledgeable – giving great advice and delivering the right results." (Legal 500 2022)
Adrian is ranked in Band 1 for Art and Cultural Property Law in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021 and the Chambers UK 2022 Guide.
"He is one of the great doyens of art law. He has a superb, first-class mind and is well respected." (Chambers UK 2022)
"The most experienced art disputes lawyer in London that I have come across. He would be my first choice for any art-related dispute. He is breathtakingly clever, sensible, sophisticated, and is an absolute joy to work with." (Chambers HNW 2021)
"He is my first port of call for conflict referrals. I know he will look after clients well and they will get great advice." (Chambers HNW 2021)
"He is very easy to work with and a real delight." (Chambers UK 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse: he’s absolutely excellent and, in terms of raw brain-power, one of the top commercial litigation solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results. He’s also utterly unflappable in the most extreme circumstances." (Legal 500 2021)
"The team headed up by Adrian Parkhouse is not only made up of excellent lawyers, but they are also a thoroughly nice group of people. They’re creative, flexible and able to think outside the box." (Legal 500 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse is unflappable. The case we’ve been working on is unusual and has thrown up all sorts of issues, which Adrian has handled with aplomb. He is particularly good at handling ‘difficult’ clients." (Legal 500 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse is absolutely top tier in this field. He is extremely bright, hardworking and a brilliant strategist. He is one of the most highly respected names in the area and rightly so." (Legal 500 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse – what he doesn’t know about art law and art disputes isn’t worth knowing. He’s unbelievably knowledgeable and impressive, and knows the art litigation market better than anyone. Top quality. If you’ve got an art dispute, don’t go anywhere else." (Legal 500 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse is practical, pragmatic and enjoyable to work with. Insider insight to the thinking of London’s deal makers and courts." (Legal 500 2021)
"Adrian Parkhouse is an exceptional and experienced litigator in the art world." (Legal 500 2021)
Adrian Parkhouse is well regarded for art and cultural property matters, with one barrister commenting: “He is a big name in this field - I think that he is superb. He is one of the top people in this area.” Parkhouse focuses his practice on art-related disputes. One industry expert notes: “His skill is that he can combine really clever litigation skills with a great deal of diplomacy, and he is just an extremely likeable guy. Even when you’re in opposition he is a good person to have on the other side.” One of his peers says that “he is very easy to work with and a real delight,” while another peer reports: “He is my favourite person to refer conflict work to. He is really very good, an extremely good operator.” (Chambers HNW 2020)
