Ranking tables

Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian | UK

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This section ranks the firms and lawyers that demonstrate standout expertise in the sport sector. Regulatory work for sport organisations and governing bodies is highly rated, as is commercial work, when it is related to the sport in question. Work for non-sports clients who are active in the sector may be considered, but will be given less weight.   Advice to sport professionals that does not pertain to sport is not considered. For example, family law or reputation management issues for sports clients should not be included.   Chambers recognises firms that specialise in horse racing and equestrian law in a specialist table.   Related sections: Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment  

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Band 1

  1. Ashfords LLP
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    Ashfords LLP
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Ashfords has a strong team with extensive contacts in the horse racing industry and a consistent list of instructions in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly well versed in disciplinary matters involving the British Horseracing Authority and regulatory work. The team prosecutes and defends in integrity matters involving race fixing and anti-doping. Clients include regulatory bodies, horse trainers and jockeys.

  2. RWK Goodman
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    RWK Goodman
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

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

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Band 2

  1. Aria Grace Law CIC
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    Aria Grace Law CIC
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Aria Grace Law houses a notable treasury of horse racing and equestrian expertise. The team is noted above all for commercial and corporate matters within the unique ecosystem of equestrianism, from issues concerning turf-based businesses to those regarding professional riders, associations and the media world the sport interacts with.

  2. gunnercooke
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    gunnercooke
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    gunnercooke is a noted stable of profound equestrian knowledge, acting for everyone in the industry from bloodstock agents to corporate sponsors. The lawyers advise on all manner of contractual, dispute, regulatory, employment and real estate matters.

  3. Keystone Law
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    Keystone Law
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Keystone Law has a network of equestrian expertise to hand for industry clients, advising bloodstock agents, owners and breeders, and charities and competitive organisations, on the full suite of industry-specific and broader commercial and legal matters.

  4. Edmondson Hall
    Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian
    2026 | Band 2