Schelstraete
Equine Law
Our office in United States
Schelstraete Equine Law advises U.S.-based and international clients on complex cross-border matters in equine law and sports law. We operate within the U.S. equine industry in close cooperation with local experts connected to our international Schelstraete Equine Law team, ensuring coordinated and effective legal solutions.
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Our office in France
From Paris, Schelstraete Equine Law advises and represents French and international clients on matters involving equine law and sports law. Through close cooperation with local experts connected to our international team, we combine in-depth knowledge of French law with Schelstraete Equine Law’s international expertise.
Our office in Netherlands
The Netherlands is the headquarters of Schelstraete Equine Law and the centre of our international practice in equine law and sports law. From here, we advise and represent domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of equine and sports-related legal matters.
Our office in United Kingdom
Schelstraete Equine Law advises UK-based and international clients on matters involving English law within the field of equine law and sports law. Operating in cooperation with local experts connected to our international team, we provide coordinated, efficient and cross-border legal solutions
Our office in United States
Our United States team provides legal guidance and representation to clients in the equine and sports industries across the country. We specialize in dispute resolution, mediation, and sports-related legal matters, offering comprehensive support in highly regulated markets.
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Our office in France
Our France team specializes in commercial dispute resolution, contract negotiation, litigation, mediation, and sports law. We support French and international clients facing cross-border legal challenges, leveraging extensive experience in business law, international trade, and complex litigation.


Our office in Netherlands
Our headquarters in the Netherlands is the center of our international equine and sports law practice. We provide expert legal advice and representation to both domestic and international clients, drawing on more than 40 years of legal expertise and excellence.



Our office in United Kingdom
From London, we advise clients throughout the UK’s equestrian and racing industries. Our practice focuses on commercial dispute resolution, mediation, and sports law, supporting both national and international clients.




Global leader in equine law and consultancy

Building on more than 40 years of experience and excellence, we 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.

With our deep industry insight and global presence, we are here to support you in navigating the dynamic world of equine and sports law.

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Our Clients

We represent leading professionals and organizations across the major disciplines of the equine world.

Our Expertise

We combine specialized equine legal expertise with in-house veterinary and commercial insight.

Contracting

We draft and negotiate legally robust equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.

Litigation

We represent clients in complex 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 provide strategic defence in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities.

Immigration

We handle visas, work permits and residency procedures to support international equestrian careers and operations.

Tax-Related Issues

We advise on equine-related tax matters and represent clients in audits and disputes with fiscal authorities.

We draft and negotiate legally robust equine contracts that protect your interests in national and international transactions.

We represent clients in complex 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 provide strategic defence in disciplinary and doping proceedings before national and international sports authorities.

We guide clients through the import and export of horses worldwide. From contracts to disputes involving transport or injury.

We advise on equine-related tax matters and represent clients in audits and disputes with fiscal authorities.

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.

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Meet the Team

Experienced legal professionals dedicated to your success.

Areas of expertise:
  • Contracting
  • Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Family Office
  • Doping and Disciplinary Cases
  • Sports Law
  • Due Diligence in Equine deals

Luc Schelstraete

Partner / Attorney-at-law

Areas of expertise:
  • Contracting
  • Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Family Office
  • Doping and Disciplinary Cases
  • Sports Law
  • Due Diligence in Equine deals

Piotr Wawrzyniak

Partner / Attorney-at-law

Areas of expertise:
  • Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Liability

Vincent Zitman

Attorney-at-law / Senior associate

Areas of expertise:
  • Commercial Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Sports Law

Zachary Calo

Head of U.S Practice / Attorney-at-law

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Head Office

Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands

Hoflaan 7-9,
5223 LT
’s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands

info@schelstraete.com​

0031 (0)13 511 4420

About Schelstraete

Schelstraete B.V., DKLM, Zachary Calo, Song Law and INSCIO AVOCATS are all independent law firms that take on assignments from clients independently.