Many competition horse owners look to the Europe and further afield for the most attractive prospects to buy and sell horses. Transacting overseas carries a higher legal risk than […]
Equine Disputes
Our equine solicitors use their specialist knowledge and expertise to get the best possible result for you. They understand the issues from your perspective and will fight robustly to protect your interests.
Equine Agreements
Protect yourself, your business and your horses with a bespoke agreement drafted by a specialist equine lawyer with a clear understanding of the subject matter. We’ll make sure you are protected when it comes to sales, purchases, breeding, loans, training, options and any other situation that’s just too important to take a chance on.
Investigations, Appeals and Disciplinary Procedures
We represent riders, trainers, societies, committees in relation to investigations and appeals at all levels up to and including selection appeals and arbitrations for major international sporting events.
Seminars, Lectures and Training
Our equine solicitors frequently write for publications such as Horse & Hound and have given presentations to leading equine establishments, including The National Stud. We can prepare tailored presentations to suit your specific needs.
ABOUT US
A Law Firm Dedicated to the Equine Sector
The Equine Law Firm was established with a clear aim – to provide you with representation, advice and assistance on all equine legal issues. Our equine solicitors have an in-depth understanding of the global market for competition horses with legal knowledge, skills and experience gained in respected commercial law firms and the in-house legal departments of large PLCs. We count amongst our clients leading riders, trainers and studs.
Our CLients
Testimonials
"I recently had an upsetting equestrian dispute which I was extremely worried about. Hannah was sympathetic, a fantastic listener and had an incredibly good understanding of the equestrian world coupled with an expert knowledge of equestrian law. I followed Hannah’s advice and the case was settled relatively quickly and painlessly with the outcome we had hoped for. I would recommend Hannah to anyone with any equestrian legal issue, in my opinion it would be very hard to find a better solicitor in this field."
- Mrs D, Northamptonshire
"Hannah was incredibly efficient and well informed. Her expert knowledge of equine law and the equine world in general made the task straightforward and painless...I would recommend her to anyone requiring equine law advice and services"
- Ms F, Lancashire
"Their equine knowledge really made the difference in achieving the settlement that I wanted"
- Miss R, Lancashire
What’s New
Our Latest News & Events
Take a look at our interview with Whickr App
We were asked by Whickr, the horse sales app, to answer some questions regarding selling horses and the law. To read the full interview go to:- https://www.whickr.com/blog/can-i-really-return-a-horse-after-purchase-and-more-questions-answered-by-the-experts/
COVID 19: Protecting your equestrian business
The British Equestrian Federation this week issued advice urging that “all organised equestrian activity” should stop. The prospect of a prolonged period of social distancing and the impact that […]
Drink and ride at your peril…
…this ancient law which is still in force today could see you in court if you take the reins whilst tipsy. Section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872 provides […]
Court finds that loss of valuable horse was not caused by vet’s breach of duty
An important case regarding the loss of a valuable competition horse was recently heard in the High Court. The case concerns a vet’s failure to provide further advice about […]
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