MEDIATION

Schelstraete Equine Law offers professional mediation services for disputes within the equestrian sector. With the assistance of an independent mediator, parties are guided towards a mutually acceptable solution without the need for court proceedings.

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Mediation in the Equestrian Sector

Mediation provides an effective and structured approach to resolving disputes with the assistance of an independent mediator. Rather than having a court determine the outcome, the parties are guided through a constructive process aimed at reaching a solution that is acceptable to all involved.

For mediation to be effective, all parties must be willing to participate actively and engage in an open and constructive dialogue.

Why choose mediation?

Specialist Mediation in the Equestrian Sector

Mediation can offer several advantages over legal proceedings:

Preserving relationships – Mediation can help parties address disagreements constructively while preserving professional, commercial, or personal relationships.
Efficient resolution – Mediation can provide a faster and, in many cases, more cost-efficient alternative to lengthy legal proceedings.
Confidentiality – Conversations take place in a private and confidential setting, allowing parties to address sensitive issues openly.
Control over the outcome – Unlike court proceedings, the parties retain control over the outcome and work together to develop a solution that is acceptable to all involved.

Specialist Mediation in the Equestrian Sector

Mediation in equine disputes requires more than knowledge of the mediation process alone. An understanding of the legal framework, combined with practical knowledge of the equestrian sector, can be of significant value when assessing the interests and perspectives of the parties involved.

At Schelstraete Equine Law, mediation is provided by Charlotte van der Steen. She combines her legal expertise with extensive experience in equestrian sport, giving her a strong understanding of both the legal and practical interests of the parties involved.

Charlotte holds a Master’s degree in law and completed her mediation training in 2022. In addition, she brings more than nine years of experience as a highly regarded KNHS dressage judge.

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l.schelstraete@schelstraete.com +31 6 51 61 9119

Areas of expertise:

Contracting
Litigation
Corporate
Family Office
Doping and Disciplinary Cases
Sports Law
Due Diligence in Equine deals

Luc has registered the legal practice area ‘Verbintenissenrecht’ in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister). Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in this registered legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.

p.wawrzyniak@schelstraete.com +31 6 51 61 9120

Areas of expertise:

Contracting
Litigation
Corporate
Family Office
Doping and Disciplinary Cases
Sports Law
Due Diligence in Equine deals

Piotr has registered the legal practice area ‘Verbintenissenrecht’ in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister). Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in this registered legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.

v.zitman@schelstraete.com

Areas of expertise:

Litigation
Corporate
Liability

Vincent has registered the legal practice area ‘Verbintenissenrecht’ in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister). Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in this registered legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.