Georges Lederman

With over 35 years of combined legal experience in the public and private sectors, Georges Lederman focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense and government regulatory matters in the art market. 

Georges is renowned for his representation of high profile clients who have been accused of or are victims of art crime. A former prosecutor, he combines his experience in state and federal criminal laws with his deep knowledge of complex international cultural heritage laws to handle some of the most complex art law-related cases. Georges provides counsel to collectors and auction houses on compliance with government regulations; art dealers who have been accused of participating in international conspiracies, including the sale of looted antiquities and other cultural heritage property; art galleries seeking to develop anti-money laundering protocols; and individuals who need representation in art fraud and related cases.

Georges is practical, which is the highest compliment you can pay a lawyer because you become more cost-efficient. He's also very calm and reassuring. He is a genuine expert in criminal art law. Chambers HNW Guide 2024

Georges has successfully tried over 30 criminal jury trials to verdict. His handling of both criminal and related civil matters regularly receives international media coverage.

Georges is frequently quoted in the international media addressing topics at the intersection of white collar defense and the global art market. Additionally, he writes and lectures widely on matters involving art crime and is a guest instructor at law enforcement agency training programs.