Withers has appointed art lawyer and historian Frank Lord and former Christie's specialist Sarina Taylor to its newly formed US art and advisory practice. The hires, reported 23 September 2026, signal the firm's investment in art law and advisory services for collectors, galleries and institutions in the American market. Lord brings a combined legal and art-historical expertise, while Taylor adds auction-house and market experience from Christie's. The expansion reflects growing demand for specialist counsel as the art market navigates regulation, provenance questions and complex transactions.