Racing & bloodstock

Racehorse owners and breeders. Trainers. Jockeys. We understand your world.

Helping you focus on winning

Whether it’s ongoing support for your racing or breeding interests or to keep you on the right side of the Rules of Racing and the law, we’re here to help.

Whichever side of the industry you work, we help protect your interests and find a solution should things not go to plan.

Our experts have been working in the racing industry for over 40 years, and are consistently rated as one of the UK’s best racing and bloodstock teams.

Commercial Contracts

Buying, selling or leasing a horse? Need assistance with syndicate, partnership or racing club agreements? We can help you seal the deal. Fast.

We can prepare and advise on stallion syndicates and foal shares, as well as nomination and training agreements. We can also advise on sponsorship agreements and other commercial arrangements.

Regulatory and disciplinary

We are highly experienced in representing trainers and jockeys before the British Horseracing Authority in disciplinary matters whether for breaches of the Rules of Racing or appealing race day decisions.

Employment support

Save time and hassle by having our employment law experts analyse risks and take preventative steps before any issues arise. We are here to help you draft the employment documents you need and deal with any legal issues as they arise, whatever the size of your operation.

Injury

Working with horses can be risky. Serious injury can occur anywhere from the yard to the track.

With our injury experts on your side you can rest assured you’re working with a legal team with a proven track record. We don’t just assist with accidents when they arise, we understand the racing industry inside out.

Property

A training yard. A stud. Your family home. Our expert property solicitors make the process of buying, selling and leasing property as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Disputes

Our dispute resolution solicitors are experts in bringing and defending bloodstock claims. Perhaps your horse failed to live up to the seller’s promises? Or you may have sold a horse and the buyer is now complaining? Whether it is veterinary negligence or a commercial dispute with an auctioneer, agent or trainer, we can provide advice on your options and the next steps to take.

Debt recovery

When you are struggling to get paid, you need someone on your side. Our debt recovery and enforcement team can assist with recovering debts, to save you time and money.

Contact our Racing & Bloodstock team

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