Sport is now a business. Professionals and amateur sporting events now involve more complex commercial arrangements and liability which require Legal Advice., Equestrian and Sport Law is one of our specialities.
Individual sports people need to focus on their goals and need legal advice to ensure they maximise their potential and wealth creation.
Koffels holds a unique place in Equestrian Law from personal hands on experience. Apart from a strong family involvement over the last 25 years, Ross Koffel has held office with the Equestrian NSW, Eventing NSW, and Jumping NSW. Koffels have provided sponsorship to Equestrian Sport, including Dressage NSW, and are the Honorary Solicitors for the Sydney Showjumping Club.
We offer legal advice in all areas of Equestrian Law including The Olympic Disciplines & The Racing Industry including Syndication. Our advice covers buying and selling, leasing, exporting performance horses and Syndication. We are able to prepare documentation of all transactions including Stallion Agreements in the Thoroughbred Industry.
Koffels offers advice as to the organisation of equestrian activities including shows, competitions and the insurance implications of these activities.
Additionally we are also experienced litigators in equestrian and sports law disputes including disputes as to the sale and purchase of insurance and veterinary negligence claims.
Koffels is indeed the premier firm dealing in Equestrian and Sport Law as a speciality, supported by our international legal network.
In fact, we have successfully acted in matters involving disputed ownership, veterinary malpractice, fraud, injury, insurance, misrepresentation, carnets, duty, international sales, agistment, leases and have carried out due diligence of large equestrian properties.
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As with all things, the precaution of seeking informed advice prior to entering into any binding agreement is paramount. We give knowledgeable advice in all aspects of the horse industry with the background to understand the issues of this specialist industry. With our fundamental understanding of Equestrian Sport, Koffels can give you the winning edge over other representation.
We are the Lawyers who know horses.