IMMIGRATION

Schelstraete Equine Law advises riders, trainers, grooms, and other professionals in the international horse industry on immigration matters. We assist with visas, work permits, residence procedures, and related documentation required to work, train, compete, and operate internationally.

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Legal Help with Immigration Matters for Equestrian Professionals

Schelstraete Equine Law advises riders, trainers, grooms, equestrian staff, and other professionals in the international horse industry on immigration and mobility matters. Our immigration practice focuses on the specific needs of professionals whose work involves international travel, relocation, and competition.

We assist with matters including visa applications and requirements, work permits, residence procedures, nationality and citizenship applications, changes and acquisition of nationality, international travel related to competition and employment, and more.

International activities in the equestrian sector often require careful coordination between immigration requirements, employment arrangements, nationality status, competition schedules, and travel. Our team provides practical legal guidance to ensure that the necessary procedures and documentation are addressed accurately and within the applicable timeframes.

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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.