Equine Law/Horse Disputes

Michael Bower heads up our Litigation Department and is the lead equine solicitor at our firm. A passionate horseman himself, Michael combines years of legal expertise with a lifelong involvement in the equestrian world, including owning, breeding, and competing with horses and ponies.

Michael and his team are well-versed in handling various types of equine disputes and issues that arise within the equestrian industry, enabling him to apply a depth of understanding that can make a real difference to the outcome of any equine case.

If you run a horse-based business (sales, livery yard, competition yard), the threat of litigation can be extremely worrying. This stress heightens when attempts to resolve disputes fail, when you are not responsible for the horse or pony injuries or when a significant amount of time has passed since the sale.

Our equine lawyers specialise in a range of areas, including:

Equine Disputes (Horse and Pony Disputes)
Sale and Purchase Disputes
Veterinary Disputes and Negligence Claims
Farrier and Blacksmith Disputes and Negligence Claims
Equine Service Disputes and Negligence Claims, e.g. Equine Dentists
Agreements and Contracts, e.g., Loan or Livery Agreements
Horse Insurance Claims and Disputes
Public Liability Issues
Land Disputes

If you don’t see what you’re looking for here please give us a call on 01535 662644, we're likely to be able to help.

Please note: Where both parties in a dispute are insured by the BHS (British Horse Society) and one party is already represented by the BHS's insurers, we may be asked to represent the other party.

While everyone hopes that disputes can be resolved amicably, seeking legal guidance early from experienced equine lawyers can save your business time, money, and stress. Our firm offers expertise that can simplify the legal process, providing a realistic assessment and potentially preventing court proceedings.

To help make things a little easier, we offer:

Site assessments, e.g. for land and property disputes (by prior arrangement).
Home visits and out-of-hours appointments (by prior arrangement).
Off-street parking.
Disabled parking and facilities.

Litigation costs can vary significantly based on the nature and complexity of the case. It’s important to understand the potential fees before proceeding. We are committed to transparency and will ensure you’re fully informed about costs every step of the way.

We provide further information about costs on our litigation and legal fees pages.

Contact us now on Free phone: 08081 781353 or call 01535 662644

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