Our Equine and Sports Attorneys in the U.S.
Schelstraete Equine Law’s U.S. office advises domestic and international clients on complex matters of equine law and sports law, with a strong focus on disputes within the global equestrian and sports industries.
Led by Dr. Zachary R. Calo, our equine and sports attorneys collaborate closely with international legal and industry experts to provide coordinated, practical, and effective legal solutions tailored to the needs of athletes, teams, national federations, and equestrian businesses. We provide legal support across a broad range of equine and sports matters, including dispute resolution, civil litigation, regulatory compliance, mediation, and more.
By combining European equine and sports law expertise with trusted local professionals in the United States, our equine and sports attorneys deliver strategic, practical and legally sound solutions tailored to the complexity of U.S.-related matters.
Global Leader in Equine Law and Consultancy
Building on more than 40 years of experience and excellence, our equine and sports attorneys 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 attorneys are here to support you in navigating the dynamic world of equine and sports law.
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Meet our Attorneys
Leading equine and sport attorneys delivering cross-border legal excellence.
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Sports Law
- Litigation
Zachary Calo
Head of U.S. Practice
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 and sports lawyers represent leading professionals and organisations across the major disciplines of equine and sports law.
News & Deals
Latest equine news and legal insights.
Our Global Reach
Serving clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
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Whether you have a specific legal question or need strategic advice, our team of international equine and sports lawyers is ready to assist you.
Head Office
Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands