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What can a family challenge in Belgium’s counterterrorism database?

Belgium’s Constitutional Court required stronger routes to challenge counterterrorism data and specific safeguards before recording children under fourteen.

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Whose income counts when a couple applies to live together in Belgium?

Belgium’s Constitutional Court ruled that income available from a joining partner cannot automatically be excluded from a Belgian sponsor’s family residence assessment.

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Dismissed after requesting training leave. Why did three months’ pay matter?

Belgium’s Constitutional Court upheld the three-month protection payment in a Flemish training-leave dismissal case referred by the Leuven Labour Court.

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Can the state require providers to keep everyone’s communications records?

Belgium’s Constitutional Court struck down central provisions of a blanket data-retention scheme after obtaining guidance from the EU Court of Justice.

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When a fee stands between a legal-aid applicant and a lawyer

Belgium’s Constitutional Court examined flat-rate contributions imposed on people who had already qualified for legal aid and annulled the disputed fee provisions.

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Could Belgium require ten years of residence for a disability allowance?

The Belgian Constitutional Court annulled a residence-history condition attached to an income-replacement allowance for disabled people.

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When a civil register offers only two answers

Belgium’s Constitutional Court examined who was excluded by its gender recognition law and why a finding of unequal treatment left a choice for Parliament.

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European advocacy practice

Equal before
the law.

We help people challenge decisions that shape their lives and businesses resolve disputes across borders.

I

For Individuals

European civil rights & diaspora support

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II

For Businesses

Cross-border arbitration & commercial claims

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From our case journals

The rule of law in practice.

Scotland / Equality

Equal access to work

After a road sweeper became disabled, could the council require her to compete for another job? The House of Lords sent her case back so the tribunal could consider a transfer as a reasonable adjustment.

Archibald v Fife Council →

The Netherlands / Fair hearing

Hearing the witness

Two men were acquitted, then convicted on appeal. The appeal court relied on a decisive witness it never heard. Strasbourg found a violation of their right to a fair trial.

Brunell and McArdle v the Netherlands →

Belgium / Accountability

Making an order count

Four people seeking asylum won court orders for shelter but spent months on the street. Strasbourg held Belgium responsible for their degrading living conditions and for the delay in enforcing those orders.

M.V. and Others v Belgium →

Practice leadership

Our founder, Sandor-Laszlo Pal, has led the practice since February 2017.

Consultation languages

Clarity in your language.

English is our primary consultation language.

EnglishPrimary language↗RomânăRomanian↗MagyarHungarian↗ItalianoItalian↗

Individual services

Find help with your case.

Choose the issue that brought you here. Each guide explains what to prepare and how to take the next step.

01 / For individuals

ECHR Representation

Assessment of Convention rights, domestic remedies, admissibility and the preparation needed for a Strasbourg application.

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02 / For individuals

UK Civil Representation

Civil claims, contractual disagreements, evidence preparation and a defined route to representation in England and Wales.

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03 / For individuals

UK Employment Representation

Workplace disputes, dismissal, discrimination and unpaid wages, with attention to evidence, deadlines and tribunal preparation.

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04 / For individuals

General Legal Advice

A structured one-hour conversation to understand your circumstances, relevant jurisdiction and possible next steps.

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Challenging a public decision?

Start with the letter or notice, the date you received it and the public body responsible. Our judicial review guide explains what to bring to an initial discussion.

Judicial review & public-law concerns →

Private clients

Planning across borders.

05 / Tax optimisation

Cross-border tax planning

Residence, reporting, double-taxation questions and the legal implications of cross-border structures. Begin with the facts, then define the work with qualified advisers in the relevant jurisdictions.

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06 / Wealth Management · Legal support

Wealth management legal support

Legal support for asset ownership, succession and cross-border structuring, coordinated with your tax and financial advisers. This service covers legal support and coordination; it does not provide investment advice or portfolio management.

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A dedicated hour for your matter

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UK £150 · EU general legal advice €150 · 60 minutes · Online or telephone

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Founder  /  We Defend EU – Diaspora

Sandor-Laszlo Pal

From a public decision affecting a family to a contract dispute between companies, his work begins with the facts, the evidence and the jurisdiction.

Practice leadership
Since February 2017
Consultation languages
English, Romanian, Hungarian and Italian
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Sandor-Laszlo Pal
Sandor-Laszlo Pal · We Defend EU – Diaspora

Professional approach

A structured approach
to complex matters.

Seven years of procedural drafting inform a practice centred on clear questions, organised evidence and defined responsibilities.

Sandor-Laszlo Pal is the founder of We Defend EU – Diaspora and has led the practice since February 2017. He works across research, drafting and case preparation, with attention to the legal systems and commercial or personal circumstances involved. The starting point is to establish the objective, the relevant jurisdictions, the available material and the work that can properly be undertaken.

For businesses and instructing firms, assignments may include pre-arbitration assessment, contract risk review, tribunal drafting, mediation preparation and coordinated workstreams. Deliverables, review responsibilities, timetable and fees are agreed before substantive work begins.

Where a matter requires local-law advice, court representation or another specialist role, the appropriate professional, authorisation and scope are confirmed for that engagement.

Primary consultation language: English.
Also available: Romanian, Hungarian and Italian.

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Professional approach

Define the question.
Make the next step reviewable.

01 / PREPARATION

Evidence before assumptions.

Organise the chronology, contract and relevant material. Identify gaps and uncertainties that may affect the recommendation.

02 / PROPORTIONALITY

A practical scope.

Match the assignment to the decision, the resources available and the relevant procedural stage.

03 / ACCOUNTABILITY

Clear responsibilities.

Agree the deliverables, timetable, review process and fees. Additional work follows a separate scope decision.

For individuals

European civil rights
& diaspora support.

Explore the practice’s work with individuals, from human-rights concerns to employment, civil and public-law matters.

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For businesses

Commercial disputes
& arbitration.

Review the commercial division’s defined services for companies, in-house teams and instructing firms.

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For individuals  /  UK, Europe and the diaspora

Your rights matter.
So does your next step.

If a decision affects your work, your family or your life abroad, start with what happened. We can help you put the events in order and understand which options are open to you.

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The first appointment

A private hour.

UK consultation
£150
EU general legal advice
€150

60 minutes online or by telephone. Choose a live appointment time and pay when you book.

Consultation languages ↓ Meet Sandor-Laszlo Pal, founder →

Consultation languages

Clarity in your language.

English is our primary consultation language.

EnglishPrimary language↗RomânăRomanian↗MagyarHungarian↗ItalianoItalian↗

People before processes

A voice for the issues
that shape your life.

You may be facing a difficult decision, a dispute or a system that feels unfamiliar. Start by telling us what has happened and what matters most to you.

We support European citizens and diaspora communities with an initial assessment of rights, evidence, relevant jurisdictions and possible next steps. Any further work is clearly scoped, with responsibilities and fees agreed before it begins.

Online consultations welcome enquiries from the UK, Europe and abroad. The location of your matter determines the legal framework and professional assistance required.

Watch / An introduction

Clarity begins with a conversation.

Our approach to individual-client support, in one minute.

Our introduction film is available here. You can also go directly to booking.

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Your rights matter. So does your next step. When a legal problem affects your work, your family or your life across borders, a clear conversation can help you understand the way forward.

We Defend EU – Diaspora supports individuals with human rights concerns, civil and employment disputes, and questions involving more than one country. We begin with your circumstances, the relevant documents and any urgent deadlines.

Consultations are available in English, Romanian, Hungarian and Italian, online or by telephone. Choose a one-hour consultation through our live calendar. Further work is agreed separately, with a defined scope and fees.

We Defend EU – Diaspora. A considered approach. A voice for your next step.

Explore your area of support

Different circumstances.
Focused legal attention.

01

ECHR Representation

Assessment of Convention rights, domestic remedies, admissibility and the preparation needed for a Strasbourg application.

Explore this service ↗
02

UK Civil Representation

Civil claims, contractual disagreements, evidence preparation and a defined route to representation in England and Wales.

Explore this service ↗
03

UK Employment Representation

Workplace disputes, dismissal, discrimination and unpaid wages, with attention to evidence, deadlines and tribunal preparation.

Explore this service ↗
04

General Legal Advice

A structured one-hour conversation to understand your circumstances, relevant jurisdiction and possible next steps.

Explore this service ↗
05

Judicial Review & Public Law

Challenges to public decisions, procedural fairness and alleged misuse of public power, with careful attention to urgency.

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06

Cross-Border Tax Planning

Lawful tax planning, residence and reporting questions, legal structuring and coordination with qualified tax advisers.

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07

Wealth Management Legal Support

Legal support for asset ownership, succession and cross-border structuring, coordinated with your existing advisers.

Explore this service ↗

Deportation & removal concerns

When the decision is urgent.

Tell us which country is involved, the date of the decision and any hearing or removal date. We can discuss the information needed for an initial assessment and the appropriate professional support. If a deadline or immediate risk is close, seek urgent assistance rather than waiting for a routine booking.

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International mediation

Consider a route to agreement.

Where a personal dispute crosses borders, a negotiated process may deserve consideration. We discuss the parties, the countries involved and willingness to participate. The mediator, legal advice, process and fees are agreed separately; a consultation does not commit anyone to a settlement.

Discuss your options →

A clear starting point

From your first question
to an informed next step.

01

Choose your consultation

Select the UK or EU service, an available time and your preferred language. Pay securely during booking.

02

Bring the essentials

Prepare a timeline, key documents, the countries involved and any deadline. Explain what you need to achieve.

03

Agree what follows

Discuss the initial position and possible routes. Any further review, drafting or representation is agreed separately.

Watch / Prepare for your appointment

Make your hour count.

A short guide to the facts, dates and documents that help make the first conversation useful.

Prepare a timeline, key documents and your questions before the appointment.

Read the preparation transcript

Make your consultation count. First, write a short timeline of what happened, including important dates and any court or tribunal deadline. Second, identify the countries involved and gather the key decisions, contracts or correspondence. Third, decide what you most need to understand or achieve.

Book your one-hour appointment on our website and select your preferred language. The consultation helps assess your position and possible next steps. Any representation or further work requires a separate agreement. If a deadline is imminent, seek urgent assistance rather than waiting for an available appointment.

Online & telephone

Your consultation.

UK clients£15060-minute consultation
EU general legal advice€15060-minute consultation

Seven days a week, 10am–10pm UK time, subject to live availability. Zoom arrangements can be confirmed manually.

See the Live Calendar

Payment required at booking. Further work is separately agreed. Outside the UK or EU? Check the right appointment for your matter.

Your next step

You do not have to work out
the route alone.

Start with the facts, your questions and a dedicated hour.

Book an Individual Consultation

Enquiring for a company or legal team? Request a commercial assessment.

Choose the right starting point

Individuals

Book a 60-minute UK or EU consultation using the live calendar below.

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Businesses

Request a suitability review. Appropriate matters are invited to a private, no-charge 20-minute briefing.

Start a business enquiry

Law firms

Request a defined research, drafting or case-preparation workstream for your team.

Discuss a collaboration

Consultation languages

Clarity in your language.

English is our primary consultation language.

EnglishPrimary language↗RomânăRomanian↗MagyarHungarian↗ItalianoItalian↗

Choose your consultation

Your time.
Reserved for you.

Select your consultation, choose an available time, and pay securely through PayPal to confirm your appointment.

Monday–Sunday, 10am–10pm UK time. The calendar shows live availability in your selected time zone. Choose telephone or Zoom when booking; Zoom links are sent separately before your appointment.

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A consultation, on your terms

One hour. Your questions.
Our full attention.

01 / CHOOSE

The right consultation.

UK clients: £150. General legal advice within the European Union: €150. Each consultation lasts 60 minutes.

02 / MEET

Wherever you are.

Speak with us online via Zoom or by telephone. Appointments are available seven days a week, 10am–10pm UK time.

03 / PREPARE

Make the hour count.

Prepare a short chronology, your key questions, the country involved, and any known deadline.

Practical information

Before we speak.

A few details to help you prepare for a useful first conversation.

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What is included in the consultation?

60 minutes to discuss your circumstances, the questions you need answered, and possible next steps. Further work, document preparation, or representation is subject to a separate agreement and fee.

Can I choose Zoom or telephone?

Yes. Choose telephone or Zoom on the booking form. For telephone consultations, provide the number we should call. For Zoom consultations, your meeting link will be sent separately before the appointment.

Which time zone applies?

Opening hours are 10am–10pm UK time, Monday to Sunday. For a 60-minute consultation, the latest start is 9pm UK time. The UK time zone changes seasonally between GMT and British Summer Time.

What should I prepare?

A brief timeline, the names of relevant organisations, the country or countries involved, your main questions, and any known deadline. We will explain how to share documents when appropriate.

When is my appointment confirmed?

Choose an available time, complete your details, and pay the consultation fee through PayPal. Calendly then confirms the booking by email. Sending an enquiry alone does not reserve a time.

Contact the practice

Start in the right place.

For individuals

Book a consultation.

Choose a live appointment time and pay when booking. UK clients: £150 for 60 minutes. EU general legal advice: €150 for 60 minutes.

Telephone or Zoom, with Zoom links arranged separately. Consultations are primarily in English, with Romanian, Hungarian and Italian also available.

Book a Consultation

For businesses and law firms

Request an assessment.

Send a concise commercial overview using the structured form. Suitable enquiries receive an invitation to a private, no-charge 20-minute corporate briefing.

Any substantive audit, drafting or retained work follows a separate scope and fee proposal.

Request a Confidential Commercial Assessment

General enquiries

A direct connection.

director@wedefendeu-diaspora.com

Appointments: Monday–Sunday, 10am–10pm UK time, subject to live availability.

For a general enquiry, provide a short overview and mention any known deadline. Please do not send sensitive case papers until document-transfer arrangements have been confirmed. An enquiry does not establish an engagement or extend a deadline.

Case law & analysis UK Rights Journal ↗ European Journal ↗ Strasbourg decisions ↗ Commercial briefings ↗

The practice

We Defend EU
– Diaspora

Human-rights advocacy for individuals. Commercial dispute support across borders.

Sandor-Laszlo Pal · Founder

England · Europe · Worldwide

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director@wedefendeu-diaspora.com

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Monday–Sunday
10am–10pm UK time

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