Margherita Barbagallo
Margherita Barbagallo
Trustee
A born and raised Montrealer, I moved to London in 2016 to pursue my passion for art law.
I am a dual qualified lawyer in England and Wales and Canada and currently the Head of Litigation, IP & Art Law at Dragon Argent, a firm specialised in advising startups and SMEs. I provide legal advice to tech businesses, investors, galleries and artists on a variety of matters, including commercial and art transactions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights and dispute resolution. I am also the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and Money Launder Compliance Officer at Dragon Argent, through which I oversee and ensure the company’s compliance with its regulatory and legal obligations.
My love for arts and culture runs deep, having first studied Art History and working with a number of non-profit arts organisations in Canada. I have since been committed to bridging the gap between the arts community and essential legal support.
In my spare time I’m usually out exploring as many exhibitions and cultural events as I can or trying my best to train my Vizsla puppy! I’m now based in West London, but my time living in Tower Hamlets was a favourite of mine – I find the community truly diverse and inspiring and am eager to give back to it in my role as Trustee for Fevered Sleep.