European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Litigation

Archon Law advises and represents applicants in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights, focusing on alleged violations of fundamental rights protected under the European Convention on Human Rights. Our practice combines rigorous admissibility assessment, Convention-based legal analysis, and strategic litigation planning, supporting individual and institutional applicants in complex and high-impact human-rights cases. Our advisory is closely aligned with broader dispute-resolution and public-policy considerations, particularly in matters involving systemic violations or cross-border implications.

Admissibility Analysis & Strategic Case Assessment

We assess the admissibility and legal viability of applications before the Court, ensuring that cases meet the procedural and substantive thresholds required under the Convention.

Services include:

  • Admissibility analysis under Articles 34 and 35 ECHR

  • Exhaustion of domestic remedies assessment

  • Time-limit and procedural compliance review

  • Strategic evaluation of prospects and litigation pathways

Convention-Based Legal Analysis

We develop Convention-based arguments grounded in the Court’s case law and interpretative principles.

Services include:

  • Identification of relevant Convention Articles

  • Legal analysis based on ECHR jurisprudence

  • Submissions addressing positive and negative State obligations

  • Strategic framing of systemic or recurring violations

Interim Measures (Rule 39)

Where urgent protection is required, we advise on and prepare requests for interim measures.

Services include:

  • Assessment of urgency and irreparable harm

  • Preparation of Rule 39 requests

  • Representation in urgent human-rights situations

  • Strategic coordination with domestic proceedings

Representation before the ECHR

We represent applicants throughout all stages of proceedings before the Court.

Services include:

  • Drafting and submission of applications

  • Written observations and replies

  • Legal strategy during the adversarial phase

  • Procedural coordination and communication with the Court

Execution of Judgments & Post-Judgment Strategy

We advise on the legal and strategic implications of ECHR judgments and their execution at national level.

Services include:

  • Analysis of judgments and remedial measures

  • Advisory on execution obligations

  • Strategic follow-up in systemic or repetitive cases

  • Coordination with policy and compliance frameworks