Global Leader in Equine Law and Consultancy
At Schelstraete Equine Law, our equine lawyers build on more than 40 years of equine law experience and excellence to deliver strategic, cross-border legal services that protect the career, reputation, and business of clients.
As leading equine law firm, we provide comprehensive legal support across the equine and sports industries, helping clients operate with confidence in a rapidly evolving international environment. Our equine lawyers are internationally recognized for handling cross-border transactions, equine contracts, disputes concerning hidden defects or veterinary liability, FEI, CAS, and HISA tribunal representation, and other complex equestrian legal matters.
With offices in the Netherlands, the United States, the Middle East, France, and the United Kingdom, our equine law team serves clients in more than 50 countries.
Our experienced equine lawyers combine extensive legal and veterinary expertise with a deep knowledge of the horse industry, making Schelstraete Equine Law the trusted choice for international equine law and sports law matters.
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Equine Law Clients
Our international equine lawyers represent leading professionals and organizations across the major disciplines of the equine world.
Our Equine Law Expertise
We combine specialized equine law expertise with in-house veterinary and commercial insight.
Contracting
Our experts draft and negotiate legally robust and cross-border equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
Litigation
Our equine lawyers represent clients in complex cross-border equine disputes and litigation, acting decisively to safeguard legal and commercial positions.
Corporate Consultancy
We advise equine businesses and investors on governance, restructuring, and cross-border corporate strategy.
Disciplinary & Doping Cases
We are the global equine law firm of choice for providing strategic defense in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities, such as the FEI and the CAS.
Immigration
Our equine lawyers handle visas, work permits, and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.
Equine Sports Industry Practice
We structure and provide strategic advice for equine events, series, and joint ventures, advise on mergers and acquisitions of equine businesses, and represent private equity investors.
Our experts draft and negotiate legally robust and cross-border equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
Our equine lawyers represent clients in complex cross-border equine disputes and litigation, acting decisively to safeguard legal and commercial positions.
We advise equine businesses and investors on governance, restructuring, and cross-border corporate strategy.
We are the global equine law firm of choice for providing strategic defense in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities, such as the FEI and the CAS.
Our equine lawyers handle visas, work permits, and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.
We structure and provide strategic advice for equine events, series, and joint ventures, advise on mergers and acquisitions of equine businesses, and represent private equity investors.
Mediation Consultancy
We facilitate structured, confidential mediation to resolve equine disputes efficiently while preserving professional relationships.
Compliance
We support equine organizations in meeting regulatory, welfare, and governance requirements at national and international level.
Family Office
We assist high-net-worth families with structuring, succession planning, and long-term protection of equine assets.
Finance
We provide legally grounded financial guidance for equine enterprises, transactions, and investment structures.
Import & Export of Horses
We guide clients through the legal and regulatory complexities of international horse transport and trade.
We facilitate structured, confidential mediation to resolve equine disputes efficiently while preserving professional relationships.
We support equine organizations in meeting regulatory, welfare, and governance requirements at national and international level.
We assist high-net-worth families with structuring, succession planning, and long-term protection of equine assets.
We provide legally grounded financial guidance for equine enterprises, transactions, and investment structures.
We guide clients through the legal and regulatory complexities of international horse transport and trade.
Equine law is a highly specialized area of legal practice focused on the unique needs of the equestrian sector. It encompasses a broad range of legal matters, including the drafting of contracts, negotiation of horse sales, dispute resolution and litigation concerning for example hidden defects or veterinary liability, corporate and commercial advice, and regulatory compliance.
This field also covers representation in disciplinary and doping proceedings before governing bodies such as Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and Horse Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), as well as matters relating to immigration (including visas and work permits for riders, grooms, and professionals), joint ventures, mediation, and the import and export of horses.
Given the complexity of the equine industry, equine law requires not only in-depth legal expertise but also a thorough understanding of the horse industry and the veterinary and regulatory frameworks that govern it. At Schelstraete Equine Law, we combine legal precision with industry insight and in-house veterinary expertise to provide tailored, strategic advice and representation.
What is Equine Law?
Our Global Reach
Serving clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
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United Kingdom
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Middle EastOur Equine Lawyers
Leading equine lawyers delivering cross-border legal excellence.
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Family Office
- Doping and Disciplinary Cases
- Sports Law
- Due Diligence in Equine deals
Luc Schelstraete
Partner / Attorney-at-law
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Family Office
- Doping and Disciplinary Cases
- Sports Law
- Due Diligence in Equine deals
Piotr Wawrzyniak
Partner / Attorney-at-law
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Liability
Vincent Zitman
Attorney-at-law / Senior associate
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- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Sports Law
- Litigation
Zachary Calo
Head of U.S Practice / Attorney-at-law
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Contact our Equine Lawyers
Whether you have a specific legal question or need strategic advice or representation, our team of international equine lawyers is ready to assist you.
Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands