Gold Coast Horse Racing & Equine Lawyers
This area of law is a niche legal area. Attwood Marshall Lawyers are proud to be one of the few law firms that specialise in this area across both Queensland and New South Wales districts.
Our horse racing and equine lawyers on the Gold Coast have highly specialised knowledge in the business aspects of the industry. We can help you navigate the complexities of the regulations that apply when you are selling or buying horses, structuring your business, ensuring taxation compliance, resolving disputes and more.
The equine law department is led by Legal Practice Director Jeff Garrett. Jeff has been with the firm for over 40 years and provides valuable insight into the thoroughbred breeding and horse racing industry. As a commercial breeder and owner, Jeff has firsthand knowledge and can communicate very easily with those involved in this industry.
When you need specialist advice, you can have confidence in knowing your legal affairs are in the right hands with our equine and horse racing lawyers.
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Meet The Racing & Equine Team
Jeff
Garrett
Amanda
Heather
Chloe
Smith
Georgia
Taylor
Our equine lawyers cover areas such as:
If you are choosing to share the ownership of a racehorse with the original buyer or breeder, there are a number of legal matters you need to consider.
In Queensland, internal reviews for trainers and jockeys must be lodged no later than 14 days after receiving a notice of a decision. Internal reviews are conducted by a single reviewer appointed by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. As strict time limitations apply, it is extremely important that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible to assist you with your application, and preparation for your hearing. We can represent you during the process to give you the best possible chance of achieving a favourable outcome.
The thoroughbred industry can be a very lucrative industry, however due to its unique nature, there are many aspects to carefully consider before starting a business.
Whether you are commencing or restructuring your existing business in thoroughbred breeding and racing, Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help you create a viable business plan, financial projections and industry benchmarking reports to ensure your business is set for success.
We can help you perform the Business vs. Hobby test, which is a thorough assessment of your operation to ensure you meet the necessary criteria for future taxation and GST registration.
Our team have a firm grasp on the financial and legal implications different business structures can have. We can provide you with comprehensive and professional advice to ensure your business is on the right track and structured appropriately. When you set your business up correctly from the start, you give yourself the best chance of maintaining a profitable operation, while meeting all the necessary regulatory requirements.
Our expert racing and equine lawyers will help you ensure all your activities are fully compliant with current taxation laws and regulations. We provide personalised advice to ensure you are adhering to the regulations, without over-paying.
We can assist you with:
- Developing strategies to ensure compliance
- Helping you understand tax depreciation rules
- Providing a full case submission that analyses your activities and operation in view of an ATO audit
- Minimising the impact of Australian tax law to foreign owners and breeders and ensuring compliance with their filing requirements
- Representation if you need to attend discussions or information requests with the ATO
With an experienced litigation lawyer supporting you, contract disputes in horse racing can be dealt with fairly and promptly. We will work towards obtaining the most favourable outcome possible for all parties involved.
If you sustain an injury while riding in a horse race, or during the course of your work in the equine, thoroughbred breeding and horse racing industry, you may be entitled to claim workers’ compensation.
Strict time limits apply to make a claim. It is extremely important that you seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as a work-related injury has occurred. Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help you understand your rights and guide you through the claims process.
We also offer a No Win, No Fee guarantee on workers’ compensation claims. Contact us on 1800 621 071 to find out more about our No Win, No Fee policy or to discuss your specific matter.
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With specialised experience in all aspects of the thoroughbred breeding and horse racing industry, we are here to help you navigate this dynamic industry.
