expertise: Equine Law
We congratulate Team GB's recent equestrian success, with the eventing team winning double bronze at the Beijing Olympics. Britain took bronze in the team event with Tina Cook backing up this earlier success to claim a second bronze in the individual event. A fantastic result for the British eventing team that has contributed to our record medal haul, making it Britain's best Olympics performance in over 100 years.
We know that to some equestrianism is a business and to others a pastime but to most it is about passion and our legal service reflects this. Our clients take it for granted that we will deal with their legal problems with expertise but also with empathy and understanding.
Our Services: We can provide the following legal services and much more. So, please do call us, even if the legal advice you need is not listed below:
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Livery and loan agreements including for the loan of horses for stud;
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Horse sale & purchase agreements;
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Advice on regulatory law including animal welfare law, the Animals Act, and investigations and prosecutions under health & safety legislation;
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Property advice, including occupiers liability, trespass (including travellers) and rights of access, landlord & tenant issues, nuisance issues etc;
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Sale & purchase of equestrian properties;
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Planning advice, including in respect of planning applications & appeals, applications to stop up/divert/dedicate bridleways and footpaths in rural areas, and applications and appeals under the new open access legislation etc;
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Environmental issues including noise abatement and hazardous substances consents;
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Construction contracts including professional consultants' appointments for the design and development of equestrian centres and/or associated facilities such as eventing courses;
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General commercial contracts including drafting standard terms & conditions of trading, joint ventures, intellectual property, patents & trademarks, data protection and the protection of confidential information;
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Advice in respect of insurance agreements and claims made under these;
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Employment law including drafting contracts of employment and employment policies and procedures, advising on disciplinary, grievance or performance meetings and appeals, equal pay and discrimination law, and dealing with Employment Tribunal claims;
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Charity law including corporate governance;
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Company & corporate advice including trading structures (sole trader, limited liability partnerships, or limited company) and setting these up;
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Advice on finance/funding agreements including loan documentation, and secured lending and borrowing; and
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Dispute resolution including claims for breach of contract and/or negligence, and pursuing/defending such claims through the courts, arbitration, expert determination or mediation etc.
Our Equine Team The Equine Law team is part of our Private Capital & Charities Group, headed by Keith Dudley, which is one of our six focus sectors. The team is lead by Michael Craik, partner, and Lynda Richards, solicitor, supported by a team of lawyers specialising in relevant legal areas. Training & Education Our lawyers provide training for our clients and professional contacts. We are always happy to provide 'bespoke' training courses if required. Bulletins We issue a wide range of legal updates by email. 
key expertise: Michael Craik
Partner
michael.craik@martineau-uk.com Lynda Richards
Solicitor
lynda.richards@martineau-uk.com Keith Dudley
Head of Private Capital Group, Partner
keith.dudley@martineau-uk.com |
