Legal Services Abroad

Choosing the Relevant Country

Consider where the property is located, proceedings are taking place, a contract is to be performed or documents must be submitted. The client’s country of residence does not always determine where action is required. If several countries are involved, list them all and explain each country’s role, for example where a document was issued and where it will be accepted.

To find the right type of assistance, use our service directory. A link from a country page to a general service explains what that service involves; it does not mean that the same process applies in every jurisdiction. Local conditions, the professional responsible and the authority required must be confirmed before instructions are given.

Differences Between Countries and Services

The country pages cover enquiries from individuals and businesses, documents and translation. For the Czech Republic, the main focus is documents, language services and business consultancy; the involvement of a Czech lawyer must be agreed separately. We are still seeking partners in the United Kingdom: the areas listed should not be taken as confirmation that instructions can be accepted.

Our professional cooperation may involve law firms, lawyers, translators, interpreters and other specialists as required. Listing a country does not mean that we have our own office in every city, offer a regular walk-in service or provide every service there. In-person meetings and the handover of original documents must be arranged in advance.

If You Are Unsure Which Country or Service Applies

You can start with legal advice or describe your situation. Tell us where the people involved, property and documents are located, whether proceedings are under way and any important dates. You do not need to determine the applicable law yourself: we begin by establishing the facts and the steps required.

For a cross-border assignment, we separately agree the working language, translation, representation and the costs of local professionals. Document preparation, court proceedings and enforcement of a judgment may be separate stages. We define the precise scope once we have confirmed whether assistance is available, without promising a particular result in every country.