Our equine law services

Owning a horse can mean that dreams of galloping across the fields whenever you want to, or competing in smart events, can quickly get replaced by worries, responsibilities and liabilities. It’s easy to get swept away in the fun and excitement and end up having to muck-out more than just a stable! At Wards we know the difference between a bridle and a dandy-brush and will understand your detailed requirements from day one. We think you’re safer with a specialist equine lawyer and because our experts actually own horses for themselves, they really know what it is you need.

What equine services do we cover?

• Loan agreements
• Sale/purchase contracts
• Livery agreements
• Grazing/yard rental
• Sale and purchase of equestrian businesses and property
• Equine business start-ups
• Employment contracts and disputes
• Personal injury claims to rider as a result of accidents
• Recovery of costs of treatment and damage to equipment if your horse is injured by a third party
• Veterinary issues
• Horse welfare
• Horsebox and trailer issues
• Landlord and tenant advice
• Insurance contracts and claims
• Health & Safety issues
• Dispute resolution

Our firearms law services

Cases relating to the laws governing the use and ownership of guns, airgun law and, with some exceptions, the banning of hand guns are working their way through the courts, resulting in changes to the ways that things work across the legal disciplines and causing confusion. Now, more than ever, it saves time and money to instruct a specialist firearms expert right at the start. In practical terms we think it’s important that your firearms specialist isn’t just a lawyer. James Taylor has been a BASC member for over 20 years, has written articles for Countryman’s Weekly and Sporting Gun and owns shotguns and rifles. Our advice comes from practical experience so that you know you aren’t getting messed around.

What firearms services do we cover?

• Firearms licensing and ownership
• Shotgun and Firearms Certificate Appeals to the Crown Court
• Negotiations with the police about Revocations and Refusals
• Advising shooting clubs and shoot proprietors
• The grant of shooting and stalking licences
• Rights of way and shoot trespass cases
• Personal injury matters (frequently on a no-win, no-fee basis)
• Insurance disputes (e.g. shoot interruption and vehicle claims)
• Leases and licences for land used for shooting (e.g. rifle ranges and game shoots)