01.10.2023 IMPORTANT NOTICE:  DUE TO EXISTING COMMITMENTS AND UPCOMING COURT CASES MICHAEL IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY ENQUIRIES OR NEW MATTERS AT THIS TIME. THE SITUATION WILL BE REVIEWED IN NOVEMBER. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. The post Important Notice: New Matters and Enquiries appeared first on Michael Bower Equine Law ..read more

We will be closed for all the forthcoming May Bank Holidays. We will close at 17.30 on the Friday and reopen on the following Tuesday at 9.00. https://www.michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/mbel-coronation-bank-holiday-08.05.2023-facebook-post.mp4   The post May Bank Holidays 2023 appeared first on Michael Bower Equine Law ..read more

Why you may buy a horse unseen: Purchasing at a distance (unseen) e.g Europe and Ireland makes it more difficult to travel particularly when you need to see more than one horse. Friend or trainer’s recommendation. Seen online. The problems you may face: No sales contract. The horse: Doesn’t match it’s passport. Is not fit for purpose. Has an injury or medical issue that occurred pre purchase. The seller disputes there is an issue and refuses to take the horse back. The costs incurred whilst the dispute is resolved e.g. vets fees, livery or stabling costs. How to minimise the risk Rese ..read more

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IMPORTANT UPDATE – Litigation, Disputes & Equine Law: Due to the demands of the current workload and to meet client expectations the Litigation, Disputes & Equine Law team will not be taking on any new matters for the next three weeks. At the end of this time the situation will be reviewed and a further decision taken. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The post Important Update: Equine Law appeared first on Michael Bower Equine Law ..read more

Equine Litigation Solicitor or Paralegal Negotiable | Salary Range £21-25k | Skipton North Yorkshire and Keighley West Yorkshire | Permanent | Full Time  Are you looking for a new challenge with a successful and expanding high street practice? Can you handle a varied, challenging and rewarding caseload? Do you have experience of actively managing Litigation cases including Personal Injury, Clinical negligence and Landlord &Tenant matters? Position available due to continued expansion and size of client base. JOB TITLE: Equine Litigation Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 2+ years experience LO ..read more

​Our offices will close at 12 noon on Friday 23rd December 2022 and re‑open at 9am on Tuesday 3rd of January 2023. ​The Directors and all the team would like to wish everyone a very enjoyable and relaxing festive season. The post Christmas Holidays 2022 appeared first on Michael Bower Equine Law ..read more

From Michael: We said a sad farewell to Poppy (K Too) recently. Never an easy decision but certainly the right one. A homebred mare, Poppy was challenging, talented, quirky, opinionated, accident prone and affectionate. I never thought she really reached her full potential but nevertheless she taught me so much. Thanks to Suzanne Stubbs who enjoyed some time with her latterly hacking out and showjumping. There aren’t many people you would entrust her to or would have the patience and understanding. To Pops: I hope the sun is on your back and grass soft beneath your feet and that you a ..read more

A very warm welcome to two new members of the legal team: • Kathryn Stell – Graduate Trainee (left photo) • Morrigane Tsolakis – Graduate Trainee (right photo) Both Kathryn and Morrigane have equestrian backgrounds and are starting their training in our Litigation & Equine Law department.       The post Welcome to Kathryn Stell & Morrigane Tsolakis (Graduate Trainees) appeared first on Michael Bower Equine Law ..read more

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