LITIGATION
Schelstraete Equine Law represents clients in complex litigation and cross-border dispute resolution. We act in national courts, international arbitration proceedings, and regulatory bodies worldwide, protecting the legal and commercial interests of riders, owners, breeders, investors, private clients, and (equestrian) businesses.
When litigation becomes unavoidable, we act decisively, strategically, and with complete discretion.
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Legal Help in International Commercial Litigation & Equine Disputes
At Schelstraete Equine Law, we advise and represent businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, private clients, and professionals in complex cross-border litigation. While our firm is internationally recognized for its expertise in the equestrian sector, our litigation practice extends to a broad range of commercial disputes across industries.
Our longstanding experience in the equestrian sector provides a thorough understanding of the industry’s commercial practices, regulatory bodies, and international nature. This sector expertise enables us to assess disputes within their broader commercial context and develop litigation strategies that are practical, strategic, and aligned with our clients’ long-term interests. The same commercially informed approach underpins our broader litigation practice.
Our approach is defined by:
- Cross-border procedural expertise;
- Industry-specific knowledge where relevant;
- Risk assessment and dispute management;
- Confidential handling of sensitive matters.
Areas of Expertise
Breach of contract, failed horse transactions, misrepresentation claims, partnership conflicts, agency disputes, and investment-related litigation
Representation in international arbitration, governing body proceedings, and disciplinary matters before sports authorities such as FEI Tribunal, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and HISA
Professional negligence claims, pre-purchase examination conflicts, fitness and soundness disputes, and expert-driven technical litigation.
Multi-party ownership disputes, syndicate conflicts, beneficial ownership claims, and emergency proceedings involving competition horses.
Mortality claims, transport liability, competition-related injuries, and complex risk allocation matters.
Recent Case Results
The following selection highlights recent matters in which we have represented our clients.
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Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands