Gunnercooke launches specialist Equestrian law arm

Challenger law firm gunnercooke has announced the launch of its new Equestrian department, a group of specialist lawyers offering advice to the equine industry and rural clients.

The team is spearheaded by Jodie Seddon, an international showjumper/eventer and corporate/commercial partner, and James Pheasant, a Chambers-ranked litigator in equestrian law, in addition to equine disputes specialist Sophie Murgatroyd. Rural and equestrian estates matters are covered by property partner and polo player Justin Neal, racehorse owner and real estate finance partner, Russell Dellar, and transactional specialist Bev Simms, with landlord and tenant and property disputes handled by Kelly Kirby.

The team have strong personal ties to the agricultural and equestrian communities, whether horse owners and riders or practising equine sports.

The group aims to offer advice for both individuals and businesses in the equestrian and rural industry including professional riders and trainers, bloodstock agents, horse owners, landowners, farmers, sponsors, event organisers, brand managers and PR organisations, livery yards, riding schools, commercial businesses, national and international federations and governing bodies. Current clients include Voltaire Design, Nexgen Young Horse Series and The Jockey Club.

Jodie Seddon commented: “We are delighted to launch gunnercooke’s new equestrian and rural department. The team comprises highly experienced lawyers who all have a passion for the countryside and equestrian sports. Our aim is to offer an all-encompassing service for clients in the sector by providing a team who can help with the full range of legal needs for commercial and professional businesses, federations, riders, owners, trainers, management teams, landowners, estate managers, brands and more.”

Find out more about the team here.

gunnercooke is a full-service commercial professional services firm, founded to change the way legal services are delivered to clients and how lawyers balance their lives. The firm’s innovative model sees 300 partners becoming trusted advisers to their clients, providing certainty of price and delivering the best quality advice. The firm has a number of specialist teams in sectors including football, hospitality, private equity and aviation.