If your rights have been violated and national courts have failed to restore justice, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) may be your last chance to defend and restore the right that has been violated. We specialise in providing full support for cases before the ECtHR – from drafting the application through to full legal support for its examination.
WHAT DO WE DO?
1. We analyse the situation
Step 1: Initial consultation – we study your case, analyse documents and discuss the circumstances.
Step 2. We check compliance with the ECtHR admissibility criteria (exhaustion of domestic remedies, time limits, evidence).
Step 3. We provide an objective assessment of the chances of success and possible risks.
As a result, you will be fully informed about the procedure and possible risks.
2. We write the text of the complaint and prepare all the necessary supporting documents
Step 1. We formulate a strategy for the complaint – what rights have been violated, what arguments to use.
Step 2. We draft a text of the complaint that meets the requirements of the ECtHR.
Step 3. We prepare supporting documents to the complaint.
Step 4. We check the complaint for compliance with all formal requirements to minimise the risk of rejection.
As a result, you will receive a professionally drafted complaint that complies with the formal requirements of the ECtHR.
3. We submit a complaint to the ECtHR
Step 1. We check that all sections of the complaint form have been filled in and that the attached documents are complete before sending it.
Step 2. We send your complaint to the ECtHR by registered mail.
As a result – your complaint is officially submitted to the ECtHR, registered and accepted for consideration.
4. We accompany the proceeding of the case
Step 1. We communicate with the ECtHR, respond to enquiries and provide additional documents.
Step 2. We prepare reasoned explanations on your case, if the ECtHR requests them.
Step 3. We regularly inform you about the status of the case and the stages of consideration.
Step 4. If necessary, we prepare the documents requested by the ECtHR, participate in the hearing of the case, etc.
As a result, you are always aware of the current status of the case and receive timely legal support.
5. We assist with the execution of the Court's judgement
We provide support at the national level – we submit documents to national authorities, explain the procedure of its execution, etc.
As a result, you are sure that your case is under professional control, and all stages of support are carried out competently and in a time-efficient manner.
WHAT WE DO NOT DO?
❌ We do not submit complaints that clearly do not meet the admissibility criteria – if the case has no perspective (e.g. the 4-month deadline has been missed, national remedies have not been exhausted), we will be honest about this and not take you on.
❌ We do not guarantee 100% acceptance of the complaint and a judgement in your favour – the ECtHR makes its own judgements and no lawyer can guarantee the outcome.
❌ We do not replace domestic courts – you can only apply to the ECtHR after you have exhausted all available domestic remedies (with rare exceptions). We cannot skip this stage.
❌ We do not speed up the processing of a case at the ECtHR – processing times depend solely on the workload of the Court and the nature of the case, and we cannot influence their acceleration.
❌ We do not interfere with or unlawfully influence the work of the Court – we act strictly within the law and procedural rules.
❌ We do not work with knowingly false or fabricated cases – a complaint to the ECtHR must be based on real facts and evidence.
❌ We do not file complaints without your participation – you remain a key participant in the process, as communication with you (providing documents, answering questions, etc.) is important for us to achieve the desired outcome.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US?
We are at the heart of decision-making
We have an office in Strasbourg, the location of the European Court of Human Rights. This allows us to keep track of the Court’s practice, of changes in procedure as well as to respond quickly to any requests from the Court.
We are experts in human rights and international law
We are academics and researchers with many years of experience in the international human rights law, constitutionalism and mechanisms for the protection of rights at national and international levels. Our publications and research (available online) demonstrate our expertise and deep understanding of the ECtHR’s case law and procedures.
Legal precision and a strategic approach
We do not just draft complaints – we develop robust, legally sound strategies for defending rights at the ECtHR. Our knowledge of national law and international standards enables us to analyse your case in the context of best legal standards.
A comprehensive approach: research – support – advocacy
As well as assisting individual applicants, we also participate in legal reforms, advocacy and human rights education programmes. This means we understand the broader trends and know how to use them to build arguments.
We work for result: transparency and personal approach
In-depth expertise, analytical approach and attention to every detail! We see each case not just as an isolated one, but as a part of a broader context.
We analyse each case in detail, explain all stages of the process to our clients and give a realistic assessment of the prospects. You will be kept informed of all legal steps and our team will guide you through every stage of the appeal process.