In the matter of
Nadia Laurent
Lawyer & Artist
No. 2013–2026Practice & Studio
Lawyer by profession. Painter deleted: on the side inserted: of record.
Corporate and intellectual property counsel for founders, families and creative businesses. Paintings and works on paper in oil, ink and watercolour.
Exhibit A
Precedent, 2025
Mixed media on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Available · New work
Enquire about this workNotes to the caption
AmendmentTracked change accepted, N.L.
Exhibit APrecedent, 2025. Paint over redacted documents, entered at right.
Preliminary · About
Recitals
Notes to the Recitals
Pronounsshe/her
AdmittedTo the Bar, 2013
Cross-referenceArt. I, The Practice
Art. II, The Studio
WHEREAS Nadia Laurent has advised founders, families and creative businesses for more than twelve years;
WHEREAS she paints, and her work has been shown in eight exhibitions;
NOW, THEREFORE, both practices are entered into this record.
Nadia Laurent is a corporate and intellectual property lawyer with more than twelve years of practice. She advises founders, families and creative businesses on the agreements and decisions that shape them, and is known for clear advice and calm negotiation.
She is also a working artist. Her paintings and works on paper explore balance, restraint and light, ideas she first met across the negotiating table. Her work has been shown in eight exhibitions and is held in private collections.
Both practices ask for the same discipline: read carefully, look closely, and leave out whatever does not serve the whole.
Law taught me to read what is written. Painting taught me to see what is not.
1Admitted to the Bar, 2013. LL.M., International Business Law.
Notes
- 1Admitted to the Bar, 2013. LL.M., International Business Law.
Article I
The Practice
Six areas of practice, set out as clauses. Every matter begins the same way, with a 30-minute conversation about what you need.
Notes to Article I
Clauses1.1 to 1.6, areas of practice
1.7, procedure
Office hoursMonday to Friday, 9:00–18:00
SeeClause 1.3, where the two practices meet, and Exhibit A
- 1.1
Corporate & Commercial
Company formation, shareholder agreements, governance and day-to-day commercial counsel.
- 1.2
Contracts & Negotiation
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements that hold up when it matters.
- 1.3
Intellectual Property & Art Law
Copyright, licensing, artist and gallery agreements, commissions and provenance.
Where the two practices meet. See Exhibit A.
- 1.4
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, with litigation when it is the right tool.
- 1.5
Real Estate
Acquisitions, leases and due diligence for individuals and businesses.
- 1.6
Private Clients & Estates
Wills, succession planning and family agreements, handled with discretion.
- 1.7
Procedure
Each matter proceeds in four steps.
- (a)Consultation. A 30-minute conversation to understand the matter and what you need.
- (b)Strategy. A written plan with clear options, timelines and a fee estimate.
- (c)Action. Drafting, negotiation or representation, with regular updates.
- (d)Resolution. Close-out, a summary of what was agreed, and support afterwards.
2Nadia is a guest lecturer in Art & Intellectual Property Law.
3Nadia is an accredited commercial mediator.
Schedule 1 · Credentials and figures
Annexed to Article I
Part A · Credentials
- (i)Admitted to the Bar, 2013
- (ii)LL.M., International Business Law
- (iii)Accredited commercial mediator
- (iv)Guest lecturer, Art & Intellectual Property Law
Part B · Figures
- Years in practice
- 12+
- Clients advised
- 350+
- Original works
- 60+
- Exhibitions
- 8
30 minutes. Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00.
Notes
- 2Nadia is a guest lecturer in Art & Intellectual Property Law.
- 3Nadia is an accredited commercial mediator.
Article II
The Studio
Paintings and works on paper in oil, ink and watercolour. Nine works are entered below as Exhibits A to I, grouped by series.
Notes to Article II
DimensionsHeight × width, in centimetres
Red dotSold, as galleries mark it
PricesAvailable works, on request
Index of series
- New work · Precedent2025Exhibit A
- Quiet Verdicts2022–2024Exhibits B–E
- Between the Lines2021–2023Exhibits F–G
- Salt & Light2023–2025Exhibits H–I
Each row hangs on a common line, every work drawn at the same scale. Letters mark the exhibits; select one for its label.
New work
Exhibit A
2025 · Mixed media on canvas
Paint over fragments of redacted documents, where the two practices meet on one surface.
See clause 1.3, Intellectual Property & Art Law.
Quiet Verdicts
Exhibits B–E
2022–2024 · Oil on canvas and panel
Large abstract fields about weight, balance and the silence before a decision.
Between the Lines
Exhibits F–G
2021–2023 · Ink and charcoal on paper
Gestural drawings made in the margins of long working days.
Salt & Light
Exhibits H–I
2023–2025 · Watercolour and mixed media
Coastal light studies of horizon, haze and early-morning colour.
Original works and commissions. Studio visits by appointment.
4Dimensions are given height before width, in centimetres, the museum convention.
Notes
- 4Dimensions are given height before width, in centimetres, the museum convention.
Article III
The Record
Selected exhibitions, solo and group, 2022 to 2025.
Notes to Article III
ExhibitionsEight to date, five listed here
CollectionsWorks held in private collections
SeeExhibits H and I, from Salt & Light
- 2025Salt & LightSolo exhibitionGalerie Mareine
- 2024Quiet VerdictsSolo exhibitionThe Courtyard Gallery
- 2024Art & the Lawcf. clause 1.3Group exhibition and panel talkInstitute of Contemporary Practice
- 2023New VoicesGroup exhibitionAtelier Nord
- 2022Works on PaperGroup exhibitionMaison des Arts
Curators, galleries and the press are welcome to write to the studio.
Article IV
Testimony
Statements from clients of the practice and from the art world.
In re: the practice
“Nadia saw the weak clause in our shareholder agreement before anyone else did. Her advice saved us a year of disputes.”
“Calm, exact and always reachable. She explained every option in plain language before we decided.”
In re: the studio
“Her paintings carry the same restraint as her arguments. Nothing is wasted and nothing is missing.”
“Salt Light, Morning changes with the light all day. It is the first thing our guests ask about.”
Article V
Publications
Notes on the law for creative people and founders, and from the studio.
Notes to Article V
SubjectsLaw & Art · Counsel · Studio
SeeClause 1.3 on artist and gallery agreements
Law & Art
What artists should check before signing a gallery agreement
6 min read
Counsel
Five clauses founders overlook in shareholder agreements
5 min read
Studio
Studio notes: painting the weight of silence
4 min read
Article VI
Correspondence
Write to the office about a legal matter, or to the studio about a work, a commission or a visit. Choose the nature of the matter and the form adjusts.
Notes to Article VI
Nature of the matterLegal consultation goes to the office, Art enquiry to the studio
ConfidentialityNo confidential details before the conflict check
SeeClause 1.7 (a), Consultation
Legal enquiries
office@nadialaurent.com
+1 (555) 014-0192
Art & commissions
studio@nadialaurent.com
Office
48 Harbour Street, Suite 3B
Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00
Studio visits by appointment