- 25 September 2026
- Amsterdam
- 10:00 – 18:00
PPEs: Challenges and Responsibilities in an International Perspective
- 25 September 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
- 25 September 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
Schelstraete Equine Law is pleased to announce its conference on ‘PPEs: Challenges and Responsibilities in an International Perspective – The Same Report, Opposing Interests: Lawyers, Veterinarians, and PPEs’. The conference will feature top-notch speakers, including leading veterinarians and lawyers such as Dr. Mathilde Pluim, Dr. Kurt Selberg, and Dr. Zachary Calo.
Pre-purchase examinations are a critical moment in any equine transaction, yet the legal and veterinary expectations surrounding them are rarely straightforward. This conference brings together veterinary professionals to explore the legal, veterinary, and international dimensions of PPEs and the responsibilities they entail.
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the purpose and scope of a PPE, what can reasonably be expected from the veterinarian conducting the examination, and which findings should be reported, even when doing so may jeopardize a sale. The conference will also examine how lawyers approach and interpret a PPE report, and what role the veterinarian plays within the broader legal and commercial context of an equine transaction. In addition, a dedicated part of the program will address how different legal systems and professional standards across jurisdictions shape the responsibilities of all parties involved.
By the end of the day, attendees will leave with practical insights into the responsibilities of all parties involved and a clearer framework for navigating the legal challenges that PPEs present — both in national and international contexts.
The conference will take place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The program runs from 10:00 to 18:00.
The registration fee for the conference is €595 excluding VAT. This fee includes refreshments, lunch, drinks, and digital and printed conference materials.
Registration can be completed via the button below. For any questions regarding the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at conference@schelstraete.com.
Contact
- conference@schelstraete.com
- +31 (0)13 511 44 20
- Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas
Register Now
Registration for the conference is now open. To reserve your place, please use the registration button below. Limited seats available.
Friday, 25 September 2026
Program
An overview of the day’s sessions and speakers.
Schedule is subject to change.
Featured Speakers
Bringing together leading voices from equine medicine and legal practice.
Veterinarian / Veterinary Advisor
Equine veterinarian at Veterinair Centrum Someren. Veterinary Advisor in equine insurance and professional liability insurance.
Managing Partner / Attorney-at-law
Founder, Managing Partner, and Attorney-at-law at Schelstraete Equine Law.
Attorney-at-law / Senior Associate
Attorney-at-law and Senior Associate at Schelstraete Equine Law.
DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVSMR, FEI Team Veterinarian driving Germany, FEI Official Veterinarian
European specialist in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Attorney-at-law
Bio coming soon
Veterinarian / Veterinary Radiologist / Lecturer
Board-Certified Veterinary Radiologist (ACVR). Founding Diplomate in Equine Diagnostic Imaging (ACVR). Certified Member and International Lecturer at the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP). FEI Treating Veterinarian.
Attorney-at-law / Professor Sports Law / Mediator / Scholarly Author
Head of U.S. Practice at Schelstraete Equine Law. Professor Sports Law at Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, New York.
Veterinarian / AVCA/IVCA chiropractor
International equine veterinarian and certified AVCA/IVCA chiropractor specializing in sport horse orthopedics.
Attorney-at-law / Certified Specialist SAV, Inheritance Law / M.B.A.
Attorney-at-law and Certified Specialist in inheritance law advising clients on wealth structuring, succession planning, estate matters, and equine and sports law.
Veterinarian / Paralegal / Host
In-house Veterinarian and Paralegal at Schelstraete Equine Law. Host of ‘PPEs: Challenges and Responsibilities
in an International Perspective’.
Managing Partner / Attorney-at-law
Managing Partner and Attorney-at-law at Schelstraete Equine Law.
Venue & Accommodation
+31 (0)20 – 644 47 11
Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas
Tommaso Albinonistraat 200
1083 HM Amsterdam
Friday, 25 September 2026 — 10:00 to 18:00
Parking
The hotel features a covered parking lounge with 140 spaces. Parking is subject to availability and cannot be reserved in advance.
Parking passes are available at €25 per car per day. Parking is not included in the ticket price and will be charged separately at the venue.
Should the parking lounge be full, parking is also available on the Barbara Strozzilaan, free of charge on weekdays between 19:00 and 09:00, and at no cost on Sundays and public holidays.
Electric Vehicles
The parking garage provides approximately 20 parking spaces equipped with charging points (capacity of 35 kW). Please note that charging spots cannot be reserved in advance.
Public Transport
Amsterdam RAI Station (train, tram, metro) is located directly next to the hotel.
Hotel Room
Rooms can be reserved directly with the hotel by phone or via their website. Early reservation is recommended.
What Our Attendees Say
See what professionals said about our last conference.
"It was a highly engaging day, and I already look forward to the next edition."
"Thank you for the slides and the good organization of the conference. It was very interesting and very relevant topics were discussed."
"Thank you very much for the inspiring event last Friday and the welcoming reception. We are very pleased that we could be part of it."
"Thank you for an interesting and well-organized law congress. The matters raised address a number of topics that anyone involved in equine business needs to be well aware and informed of."
"So to put in short, it was a day well spent, really interesting and useful — and if planned, I very much appreciate to attend a follow-up session."
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