Animal Welfare Law

Our team brings together expertise across public, criminal, civil, and regulatory law, enabling us to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of animal law with confidence and precision. 

Counsel in this field maintains close working relationships with advocacy groups, and private clients—from local agricultural businesses to multinational corporations. Our work spans the full enforcement spectrum, including regulatory compliance and strategic guidance on the viability of private prosecutions.

Our team have notable experience of handling cases arising from the mistreatment of animals and are regularly called upon to represent clients against animal welfare charities such as the RSPCA.

Our Animal Welfare practice encompasses all facets of animal cruelty, hunting offences, and the enforcement of animal welfare legislation. We are regularly instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, Local Authorities, national charities, and public interest organisations to advise on both criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings under the relevant statutory framework.

We are experienced in representing clients in Animal Welfare matters across all court tiers, including the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, Divisional Court, and Court of Appeal.