Our Dutch Office
Our headquarters in the Netherlands is the centre of Schelstraete Equine Law’s international equine and sports law practice. From here, we provide expert legal advice and representation to both domestic and international clients, drawing on more than 40 years of legal expertise and excellence.
Schelstraete Equine Law operates independently from its Dutch offices, with its main office located in ’s-Hertogenbosch. This office serves as the strategic and operational hub of our international practice, where complex equine matters are handled directly and efficiently. In addition, we offer a meeting location in Amsterdam, ensuring convenient access for international clients and stakeholders. Both locations are easily accessible and well connected internationally.
Our firm provides specialised equine legal services with 24/7 availability, advising and representing international clients across a broad range of matters, including transactions, disciplinary and doping proceedings, corporate advisory services and mediation. Our multidisciplinary team combines legal, veterinary and commercial expertise, including in-house equine experts who ensure careful attention to veterinary aspects such as warranties, disclosures and liability considerations. Where required, team members are present during pre-purchase negotiations and pre-purchase examinations (PPE), delivering strategic, practical and internationally oriented equine legal solutions tailored to the complexity of each matter.
Global leader in equine law and consultancy
Building on more than 40 years of experience and excellence, we provide strategic, cross-border legal services that uphold integrity, innovation, and professionalism.
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of the equine and sports industries, enabling clients to operate with confidence in a fast-evolving international environment.
With our deep industry insight and global presence, we are here to support you in navigating the dynamic world of equine and sports law.
24/7
Availability for urgent legal matters
Meet the Team
Experienced legal professionals dedicated to your success.
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Family Office
- Doping and Disciplinary Cases
- Sports Law
- Due Diligence in Equine deals
Luc Schelstraete
Partner/ Attorney-at-law
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Piotr Wawrzyniak
Partner/ Attorney-at-law
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Vincent Zitman
Attorney-at-law/ Senior associate
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Deniz Colkusu
Attorney-at-law
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Family Office
- Doping and Disciplinary Cases
- Sports Law
- Due Diligence in Equine deals
Femke Laan
In-house veterinarian / Paralegal
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Charlotte van der Steen
Mediator / Paralegal
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Charlotte Kros
Paralegal
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Juliëtte van der Endt
Paralegal
Our Expertise
We combine specialized equine legal expertise with in-house veterinary and commercial insight.
Contracting
We draft and negotiate legally robust equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
Litigation
We represent clients in complex 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 provide strategic defence in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities.
Immigration
We handle visas, work permits and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.
Tax-Related Issues
We advise on equine-related tax matters and represent clients in audits and disputes with fiscal authorities.
We draft and negotiate legally robust equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
We represent clients in complex 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 provide strategic defence in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities.
We guide clients through the import and export of horses worldwide. From contracts to disputes involving transport or injury.
We advise on equine-related tax matters and represent clients in audits and disputes with fiscal authorities.
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.
Our Clients
We represent leading professionals and organizations across the major disciplines of the equine world.
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Experienced legal professionals dedicated to your success.
Our global reach
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Whether you have a specific legal question or need strategic advice, our team is ready to assist you.
Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands