OUR SERVICES

Bloodstock

We have in-depth experience of bloodstock law and can advise on a wide range of legal issues related to the breeding, buying, selling, and ownership of horses, particularly those involved in racing and competitive sports.

Bloodstock

Our aim is to provide clear guidance on a specialist industry, using our substantial experience and industry contacts.

Our Expertise

Our bloodstock clients receive quick and creative answers to the everyday issues they face in managing their businesses.

These include:

Bloodstock and equine
General contractual disputes
Injunctions

Recent transactions

Acting for clients in connection with the sale and purchase of high value bloodstock
Obtaining orders to prevent the removal of bloodstock from the jurisdiction
Pursuing retention of title claims in respect of bloodstock
Non-contentious advice concerning contracts for the purchase of bloodstock
Advice in connection with the syndication of stallions and nomination agreements
Advice in connection with the Rules of Racing

Key Contact

Simon Rawlins | Consultant

Simon has over 30 years’ litigation experience, and is a founding partner of Bracher Rawlins and head of litigation.

Simon has experience of dealing with many types of litigation, including:

construction disputes
bloodstock and equine law
general contractual disputes
injunctions
defamation
taxation
intellectual property
professional negligence.

Simon acts for a wide variety of corporate and individual clients, particularly in the bloodstock, construction, entertainment and finance industries.

Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession describes him as “an experienced equine lawyer” and “simply an excellent solicitor”. He is noted for taking a pro-active and practical approach to dispute resolution.

Contact Details

simon.rawlins@bracherrawlins.co.uk
+44 (0)207 404 9400

What our clients had to say

Tattersalls are Europe’s largest and the world’s oldest bloodstock auctioneers. Bracher Rawlins has acted for us for many years, since it was first formed by Alan Bracher and Simon Rawlins, and provides us with expert legal advice on bloodstock and other commercial issues. The firm’s advice is clear and practical and its lawyers are responsive to our needs. Because Bracher Rawlins understands how our business works it makes a significant contribution to our success. We are pleased to recommend them.

Tattersalls Limited, Europe’s Leading Bloodstock Auctioneers

Simon Rawlins of Bracher Rawlins LLP is an experienced bloodstock lawyer, engaged by clients in both non-contentious and litigious matters. He acts on professional negligence claims as well as contractual disputes between owners and trainers.

Chambers UK

Our services

Our specialist team of commercial lawyers excels not only in technical proficiency but also in understanding the business landscape, foreseeing both opportunities and risks.