Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian

What the team is known for

Covers the full spectrum of horse racing-related matters including bloodstock agreements, regulatory and disciplinary work, and personal injury litigation. Works extensively with racing charities and governing bodies on issues of sponsorship and corruption investigations. Acts for clients on veterinary negligence claims involving high-value horses. Additional focus on employment matters in relation to various owners and breeders and their employees.

Strengths

Clients describe the firm as a "one-stop shop" for equestrian law work and commend its "excellent" practitioners.

Work highlights

Advised Qatar Bloodstock on the renegotiation of the Stallion Syndicate Deed for racehorse Zoustar.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Chalk is one of the most respected figures in the equestrian law sector, with a range of top jockey, trainer and owner clients calling upon his well-honed skills in regulatory and commercial work. One source remarks: "His particular strength is his experience. He has been at the forefront of that field for many years and knows how to get the best result for a client."

Richard Brooks has attained a sterling reputation for his longstanding expertise in a range of contentious horse racing claims, including sporting injuries, disciplinary proceedings and veterinary negligence.