Equine Law

We have a team of dedicated equine lawyers. It is our breadth of expertise which enables our Equine team to provide the best legal services to our equestrian clients. Lawyers within our team specialise in subjects ranging from equestrian property transactions, tenancies, equestrian contracts, personal injury, sale and purchase disputes, employment law advice, business advice, family and matrimonial disputes, health & safety, animal welfare and regulatory issues.

Our lawyers have a wide and varied experience of the equestrian industry over many years. They are able not only to advise clients on the law, but have a sound practical knowledge of horses, riding and the equestrian industry.

Our services

Property

Purchase and sale of equestrian property and land
Equestrian business tenancies
Landlord and tenant issues
Equine diversification projects
Grazing licences
Profit a prendres
Rights of way
Planning issues

Contracts

Livery agreements: DIY, part, full, working
Horse sale contracts
Horse purchase contracts
Loan agreements
Training agreements
Stud/nomination agreements
Syndicate agreements
Liability disclaimers
Groom employment contracts
General employment

Disputes

Horse sale and purchase
Loan
Livery
Syndicate
Property litigation
Insurance
Construction disputes for schools, stables and barns
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Other

Personal injury - for rider and horse claims
Defending litigation
Family/matrimonial
Horse passport regulations
Import/ex port regulations
Transportation regulations
Partnership agreements
Tax issues
Horse welfare
Limitation liability

Contact: Guy Hurst, Sarah Jordan