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Legal systems differ from one country to the next: court structure, language, deadlines and costs all change at the border. Pick your country to see the lawyers who work there and how cases are handled locally.

  • 47 European countries covered
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Countries covered
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Areas of law
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How it works

Country first, then the specialist you need

Cross-border cases are rarely solved by generic advice. Whether you are buying a property, getting divorced, moving for work or dealing with an inheritance, the answer depends on the law of the country where the matter is handled — and on a lawyer admitted there. Our country pages explain how the courts and the profession work locally, which deadlines apply and what you can expect to pay, and then put you in touch with specialists who practise in that jurisdiction. Tell us your situation once and we match you with the right lawyer for that country, free of charge and with no obligation.


Before you start

Three things that change from country to country

Most legal problems look identical on paper and behave completely differently in practice. These are the three differences that catch people out most often when they move, buy or inherit across a border.

Which court hears your case

Every country organises its courts differently: specialised labour, family or administrative courts in some systems, ordinary first-instance courts in others. Choosing the wrong route can cost months.

Deadlines are shorter than you think

Notice periods, appeal windows and limitation periods are fixed by national law and are often measured in weeks, not years. Missing one can end a claim regardless of its merits.

Who is allowed to represent you

In most European countries only a lawyer admitted to the local bar can represent you in court, and in several matters (conveyancing, probate) a notary or specific professional is mandatory.

Point What varies Why it matters
Court structure Specialised vs ordinary courts Decides where and how fast your case is heard
Language National language, sometimes regional Proceedings run in the local language; interpreting is arranged separately
Fees Statutory scales or free negotiation Changes your budget before you commit
Legal representation Local bar admission required A lawyer from another country may not be able to appear for you
Enforcement National bailiffs and registers A judgment is only useful if it can be enforced where the assets are

Country guides are built from official national sources and the European e-Justice Portal / CEPEJ reports (consulted September 2026). Always confirm your own case with the lawyer who takes it.


Why people get stuck

The same problem,
47 different sets of rules

Cross-border matters fail for predictable reasons.

01

The advice was for another country

Generic cross-border advice ignores national procedure, and what works in one jurisdiction can be wrong in the next.

02

Nobody knows who to call

Immigration, family, property and tax lawyers each handle a different part of the same life change.

03

Time runs out quietly

Deadlines start from events, not from when you decide to act, and they rarely wait for you to find a lawyer.


What you get

Country pages that answer the practical questions

Local context, then a route to the specialist.

Local court and procedure notes

How the country organises its courts, who may represent you and what is mandatory.

Deadlines that actually apply

The key periods for the matter, taken from official national sources.

Fees and cost structure

Whether fees are statutory, negotiable or fixed by scale, before you commit.

A specialist for that country

We match you with vetted lawyers who practise in that jurisdiction.


Coverage

Where you can find legal help

We work with lawyers across these countries. Start from the one where your case is handled.


Frequently asked

Finding a lawyer country by country

Do I need a lawyer in the country the case is about?

In most situations yes: procedure, court language and representation rules are national, so a lawyer admitted in that country is normally required to act for you there.

Can a lawyer from my home country handle a case abroad?

They can advise and coordinate, but appearances and filings usually need local admission. Many cases are handled by two lawyers working together across the border.

What if my case touches two countries?

That is common in expat family, property and inheritance matters. We look at where the assets, the parties and the courts are, then match you with the side that has to act first.

How fast can I speak to someone?

Most matched cases get a first response within 24-48 hours after you send the details of your matter.

Does it cost anything to be matched?

No. The matching service is free and there is no obligation to proceed with the lawyer you are put in touch with.

What information should I prepare?

Where the matter is handled, any documents you have received, the dates involved and what you want to achieve. That is enough for a first assessment.


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