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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. Schelstraete Equine Law is the international equine law firm of choice for cross-border transactions, FEI and CAS tribunal representation, and complex equestrian legal matters.

Our team operates from offices in the Netherlands, the United States, the Middle East, France, and the United Kingdom, serving clients across 50+ countries.

With our deep industry insight and global presence, our experienced equestrian solicitors and lawyers are here to support you in navigating the dynamic world of equine and sports law.

Contact details

info@schelstraete.com

+31 (0)13 511 44 20

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The Netherlands

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 ‘Contract Law’ 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:

Disciplinary
Litigation
Corporate
Insurance

Piotr has registered the legal practice area ‘Contract Law’ 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

Vincent has registered the legal practice area ‘Contract Law’ 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.

z.calo@schelstraete.nl

Areas of expertise:

Commercial Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Sports Law
Litigation

d.colkusu@schelstraete.com

Deniz has registered the legal practice area ‘Contract Law’ 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.