Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian | UK

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.

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.

Aria Grace 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.

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.

Keystone Law conducted a review of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's standard terms for a member mare boarding agreement and the industry standard terms for the sale of stallion nominations, on both 1st October and live foal terms, and an outline foal share agreement.