Practice Areas

Veterinary claims require a thorough understanding of the law in an area where the regulator is failing pets and their owners.  If needed, I work with independent veterinary experts to assess whether the treatment your animal received fell below the standard expected, and pursue compensation where it did, but often these claims are simple and obvious breaches of contract.

• Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
• Surgical errors and post-operative complications
• Medication errors and incorrect prescriptions
• Failure to refer to a specialist

When a relationship ends or an informal arrangement breaks down, disputes over who owns a beloved pet are deeply distressing. I can advise on the legal framework governing animal ownership in England and Wales, to help you gather evidence to prove your ownership, and represent you in court proceedings if necessary.

• Ownership disputes following separation or divorce
• Contested sales and gifting arrangements
• Disputes between breeders and buyers
• Recovery of animals taken without consent

If your animal has been injured - whether in a road traffic accident, through an attack by another animal, or due to someone else's negligence - you may be entitled to claim compensation to cover the subsequent costs you incurred. I can advise on the legal basis for these claims and the losses that can be recovered.

• Road traffic accidents involving animals
• Dog attacks and injuries caused by other animals
• Injuries sustained in kennels, catteries, or with pet sitters
• Negligent, reckless or deliberate mishandling by third parties

Disputes involving pets and where you live can be among the most stressful a pet owner faces. From challenging an unreasonable refusal by a landlord to allow a pet in a rented property - or even threats of eviction - to defending noise or nuisance complaints by a neighbour. I offer a practical, solutions-focused approach to help you stay in your home with your pet and resolve problems with your neighbour.

• Challenging unreasonable 'no pets' clauses in tenancy agreements
• Landlord consent disputes and requests to keep animals
• Defending against eviction or possession proceedings linked to pets
• Neighbour disputes involving noise, nuisance, or alleged damage by animals allegedly caused by your pet or happening to you and your property.

Investigations and prosecutions under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 can have serious consequences, including criminal convictions. Even worse, they can lead to your pet being removed from you. Often the RSPCA and police investigations are flawed and illegal. I can assist with providing you with robust legal information for you to fight unjust processes.

• Defence in Animal Welfare Act prosecutions
• Challenging RSPCA, police and local authority investigations
• Disqualification and banning order proceedings
• Appeals against welfare notices and alleged seizures

The Consumer Rights Act 2015, as well as other laws, local regulations and licensing requirements, govern everything from the breeding and sale of pets,  to pet insurance products and services - and even that expensive hen house or dog bed you bought which quickly fell apart. I can help you successfully navigate your Consumer Rights Act dispute.

• Claims for sick or misrepresented animals, such as wrong breeds
• Refunds and compensation from breeders and sellers
• Breeder licensing and regulatory compliance
• Contractual disputes between breeders and buyers