EQUINE LITIGATION
Schelstraete Equine Law represents clients in complex equine 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, and equestrian businesses.
When litigation becomes unavoidable, we act decisively, strategically, and with complete discretion.
Contact our Equine Litigation Experts
International Equine Disputes
The global equine sector operates across jurisdictions, regulatory frameworks, and governing bodies. Horse sales, sponsorships agreements, and competition participation frequently involve multiple legal systems.
Equine litigation requires not only legal precision, but a deep understanding of the industry’s structure, practices, and commercial realities.
We combine:
- Advanced litigation strategy
- Cross-border procedural expertise
- Technical equine industry knowledge from our various equestrian experts and in-house veterinarian.
- Commercial risk analysis
Strategic and Discreet Representation
Equine disputes often arise under time pressure: during competition seasons, sales, or regulatory investigations.
We provide:
- Clear and commercially grounded legal advice
- Immediate action when protective measures are required
- Coordinated cross-border litigation strategy
- Discreet handling of reputationally sensitive matters.
Our objective is always to protect position, preserve value, and resolve disputes effectively.
Areas of Litigation Expertise
Breach of contract, failed horse transactions, misrepresentation claims, partnership conflicts, agency disputes, and investment-related litigation within the equine sector
Representation in international equine arbitration, governing body proceedings, and disciplinary matters before sports authorities
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.
Protect Your Position
If you are facing an equine dispute, regulatory investigation, or international horse sale conflict, timely legal strategy and expertise is essential.
Contact our equine lawyers for strategic and discreet assistance in equine litigation and international dispute resolution.
Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands