European Court of Human Rights
Your rights.
A carefully prepared case.
When you believe a public authority has violated your fundamental rights, the route to Strasbourg requires careful analysis. We help you understand whether an ECHR application is a realistic next step and what preparation it may require.
Start with the right questions
An ECHR assessment begins with the alleged Convention right, the State concerned, the decisions already made and the remedies pursued in the national system. The Court is not a general appeal court for every unfair result. Your nationality or present location alone does not establish that it can consider the complaint.
From chronology to a defined brief
We can assess the procedural history, organise the relevant decisions and evidence, identify issues for admissibility analysis and discuss a defined application-drafting or representation brief. Any appointment as representative and further work are agreed separately, subject to the Court’s requirements and the professional role needed.
Prepare for your consultation
Bring a concise timeline, copies of the principal domestic decisions, the dates those decisions were delivered or received, the remedies used and the rights you believe were affected. Identify any ongoing proceedings or urgent risk. The first meeting is an assessment, not a promise that the Court will accept or uphold an application.
Further reading: European Court of Human Rights: information for applicants. Information reviewed 28 September 2026.
Before you book
Your questions, considered.
Is there a filing deadline?
A strict four-month limit generally runs from the final domestic decision, subject to the applicable rules. Calculating it and completing a valid application require care. Booking a consultation does not stop time running. Seek urgent assistance if a deadline is close.
Can I apply from outside Europe?
An initial consultation can take place online from abroad. Whether the Court has jurisdiction depends on the respondent State, the alleged events and the Convention’s requirements—not simply where you live.
What happens after the first discussion?
If further work is suitable, we agree the documents to review, the scope, fees and professional responsibilities before proceeding. Domestic remedies or another route may be more appropriate.
The next step
Tell us what matters.
Start with a dedicated consultation to discuss your circumstances and the support your matter may require.
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