Agnieszka is a seasoned lawyer specialising in sports law, focusing on equestrian law. She is an active horse rider and a horse enthusiast.
Agnieszka possesses extensive knowledge and experienced insight in the realm of equestrian sports and horse breeding; therefore, she extends her practices successfully on the international arena.
Agnieszka prepares and verifies contracts for industry participants , including and not limited to riders, trainers, sponsors, horse breeders, veterinarians, owners of equestrian centres etc.
Agnieszka provides expert advice and skilfully negotiates conditions of purchase and sale agreements on behalf of clients. In today’s globalised equestrian market, it is vital to assess the risks associated with international horse transactions, including auctions, in order to secure the best position for a client.
Agnieszka successfully represents clients in disputes and arbitration proceedings relating to horse defects, damage compensation and infringement of personal rights or copyrights. Moreover, Agnieszka also supports technological startups related to the equestrian industry, such as online horse auction systems.
Agnieszka’s expertise extends to anti–doping, disciplinary proceedings and representation at FEI Tribunal and Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Agnieszka owns the brand: “LexHippica” which has been operating for 10 years and is a market leader in providing high quality legal services for the equine world in Europe.
Agnieszka is an author of publications in horse magazines and a speaker at sports law conferences.
Areas of expertise:
Lisa has particular expertise in bribery and corruption, money laundering, fraud, tax evasion and market abuse matters and has acted for clients in some of the most high-profile cases brought by the SFO, FCA, CPS and other UK and international prosecution authorities. Many of those cases involved complex cross boarder issues such as requests made pursuant to mutual legal assistance treaties, double jeopardy, human rights, and extradition. Lisa has also successfully challenged decisions made by different prosecuting authorities in judicial review proceedings and under the victims right to review scheme.
In addition, Lisa has considerable experience acting for clients in civil fraud and director misfeasance cases, civil tax matters brought by HMRC, as well as personal and company insolvency matters.
Lisa is well known and respected in the industry as someone who can provide pragmatic and results oriented advice.
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