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

George Masefield | Partner

George is a partner in the firm’s litigation department. He qualified in 2012 and joined the firm in 2018.

George advises domestic and overseas clients on a broad range of commercial litigation including breach of contract, shareholder and directors’ disputes, construction disputes and negligence.

George graduated from Nottingham University with a degree in Law and completed his Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. He then trained and qualified at a firm in the City where he practised commercial litigation before joining Bracher Rawlins LLP.

Bloodstock Team

George Masefield
Partner
Simon Rawlins
Consultant
Hannah Slaughter
Senior Associate
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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.

Corporate and Commercial
Corporate and Commercial
Commercial Property
Commercial Property
Litigation
Litigation
Employment
Employment
Construction & Engineering
Construction & Engineering
Bloodstock
Bloodstock

Updates

27th January 2026 | Firm news, Uncategorized

Helen Murphie joins as our new Head of Employment

9th April 2024 | Commercial, Corporate

Planning for the end of a contract

6th February 2024 | Corporate

What are the options for funding a management buyout?

Let’s start a conversation

If you’d like to have a chat about how we can assist you or your business, please give us a call on +44 (0)207 404 9400 or use our Contact Us form.
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