Our Equine Lawyers in the Netherlands
Our headquarters in the Netherlands is the centre of Schelstraete Equine Law’s international equine and sports law practice. From here, we provide expert legal advice and representation to both domestic and international clients, drawing on more than 40 years of legal expertise and excellence.
Our firm provides specialised equine legal services with 24/7 availability, advising and representing international clients across a broad range of matters, including:
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Disciplinary and Doping Cases
- Corporate Advisory Services
- Mediation
- and more
Our multidisciplinary team combines legal, veterinary and commercial expertise, including in-house equine experts who ensure careful attention to veterinary aspects such as warranties, disclosures and liability considerations. Where required, our global equine lawyers are present during pre-purchase negotiations and pre-purchase examinations (PPE), delivering strategic, practical and internationally oriented equine legal solutions tailored to the complexity of each matter.
Global Leader in Equine Law and Consultancy
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.
24/7
Availability for urgent legal matters
Meet our Equine Lawyers
Leading equine lawyers delivering cross-border legal excellence.
- Contracting
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Family Office
- Doping and Disciplinary Cases
- Sports Law
- Due Diligence in Equine deals
Luc Schelstraete
Partner / Attorney-at-law
- Disciplinary
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Insurance
Piotr Wawrzyniak
Partner / Attorney-at-law
Vincent Zitman
Attorney-at-law / Senior associate
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Sports Law
- Litigation
Dr. Zachary Calo
Attorney-at-law / Professor of Sports Law
Deniz Colkusu
Attorney-at-law
Charlotte Kros
Paralegal
Femke Laan
In-house veterinarian / Paralegal
Charlotte van der Steen
Mediator / Lawyer
Juliëtte van der Endt
Paralegal
Jessica Koolman
Senior Secretary / Office Manager
Lara Schönherr
Paralegal
Charlotte van den Akker
Marketing & PR Manager
Fabienne Jongen
Accountmanager
Ella ten Have
Finance Manager and Controller
Laura ter Steeg
Council Advisor
Ludovic Duarte
Council Advisor
Our Expertise in Equine Law
We combine specialized equine law expertise with in-house veterinary and commercial insight.
Contracting
Our experts draft and negotiate legally robust and cross-border equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
Litigation
Our equine lawyers represent clients in complex cross-border equine disputes and litigation, acting decisively to safeguard legal and commercial positions.
Corporate Consultancy
We advise equine businesses and investors on governance, restructuring, and cross-border corporate strategy.
Disciplinary & Doping Cases
We are the global equine law firm of choice for providing strategic defense in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities, such as the FEI and the CAS.
Immigration
Our equine lawyers handle visas, work permits, and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.
Equine Sports Industry Practice
We structure and provide strategic advice for equine events, series, and joint ventures, advise on mergers and acquisitions of equine businesses, and represent private equity investors.
Our experts draft and negotiate legally robust and cross-border equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.
Our equine lawyers represent clients in complex cross-border equine disputes and litigation, acting decisively to safeguard legal and commercial positions.
We advise equine businesses and investors on governance, restructuring, and cross-border corporate strategy.
We are the global equine law firm of choice for providing strategic defense in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities, such as the FEI and the CAS.
Our equine lawyers handle visas, work permits, and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.
We structure and provide strategic advice for equine events, series, and joint ventures, advise on mergers and acquisitions of equine businesses, and represent private equity investors.
Mediation Consultancy
We facilitate structured, confidential mediation to resolve equine disputes efficiently while preserving professional relationships.
Compliance
We support equine organizations in meeting regulatory, welfare, and governance requirements at national and international level.
Family Office
We assist high-net-worth families with structuring, succession planning, and long-term protection of equine assets.
Finance
We provide legally grounded financial guidance for equine enterprises, transactions, and investment structures.
Import & Export of Horses
We guide clients through the legal and regulatory complexities of international horse transport and trade.
We facilitate structured, confidential mediation to resolve equine disputes efficiently while preserving professional relationships.
We support equine organizations in meeting regulatory, welfare, and governance requirements at national and international level.
We assist high-net-worth families with structuring, succession planning, and long-term protection of equine assets.
We provide legally grounded financial guidance for equine enterprises, transactions, and investment structures.
We guide clients through the legal and regulatory complexities of international horse transport and trade.
Our Clients
Our international equine lawyers represent leading professionals and organizations across the major disciplines of the equine world.
News & Deals
Latest equine news and legal insights.
Our global reach
Serving clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
United StatesUnited States
United Kingdom
France
The Netherlands
Middle EastGet in touch
Whether you have a specific legal question or need strategic advice, our team of international equine lawyers is ready to assist you.
Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands