About AURELIAN LAWYERS & ADVISERS
Founded in 2014, Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers (formerly Guest Work Agency) is a cross-border legal and advisory practice specialising in art, cultural property and luxury assets.
Emily Floyd, Jackalope, 2017, in collaboration with UAP Studio and Anna Schwartz Gallery. Photo by Sharyn Cairns, courtesy of the artist.
OUR APPROACH
Aurelian’s legal and commercial advisory work spans a wide spectrum of expertise, including helping clients diversify their assets, plan for future generations, negotiate multi-party public commission projects, and launch art tech platforms and marketplaces.
Being an art and luxury specialist firm greatly benefits our clients. The art world contains certain rules, social codes and intricacies that professional advisors must consider when providing advice. These include commercial nuances - for example, how artist-gallery relationships are governed and regulated - that make the industry unique.
Installation view of Jordy Kerwick’s exhibition at TW Fine Art, Micro Macro Paintings of Love & Hate, 2019. Aurelian Lawyers & Advisers (formerly Guest Work Agency) acts for a number of artists in relation to an Australian gallerist charged with 9 counts of stealing. Read more here.
ART AND LEGAL INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Aurelian places a high priority on industry education, helping art industry participants become more business savvy and understand how to use the law as a commercial - rather than defensive - tool.
Beyond the art community, Aurelian’s thought leadership extends to educating peers in the legal industry on navigating the complexities of advanced technologies like AI and blockchain technology.
Recent Speaking and Writing Engagements
OUR Team
Alana Kushnir
Principal and Founder
Alana is a leading art lawyer and advisor working with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, creatives, non-profits and corporates.
Read more about Alana’s expertise here.
Sarah Wei
Lawyer
Sarah brings together exceptional legal training, international arts experience, and a thoughtful practice as a writer on art and culture.
Read more about Sarah's expertise here.
professional memberships
Law Institute of Victoria Member 2026/27
Member of the Institute of Art and Law 2025/26
Member of the Art Law Association 2026
Member of the International Bar Association - Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee 2026
Member of Copyright Society of Australia 2026
Member of the Art Consulting Association of Australia 2026
Hosting a Celebrating Ceramics event in August 2022 with artist Alexandra Standen at This Is No Fantasy. Photo credit: Gianna Rizzo.
