Challenging actions and inaction of state authorities

I work on complex disputes with state authorities — situations where decisions, actions, or inaction by the state directly affect human rights and the legitimate interests of applicants.

These are cases where boilerplate replies, years of refusals, and a lack of response from the authorities become the norm, and effective protection requires a consistent, well-designed legal strategy.

I handle matters related to:

— challenging unlawful decisions of state authorities
— appeals against actions and inaction by public bodies
— refusals to provide information and documents
— rights violations resulting from administrative decisions
— large-scale and structural violations affecting a significant number of people.

Such cases often involve lengthy litigation and require a deep understanding of administrative and judicial practice.

When these disputes are especially difficult

Challenging the actions of state authorities becomes particularly hard when:
— a large number of applicants are affected
— an authority systematically ignores court decisions
— domestic remedies prove ineffective
— the case must be built with an eye to international mechanisms.

In such situations, it is important not only to file a complaint formally, but also to assess which legal tools can actually work.

My approach to these matters

I do not promise outcomes, and I do not take cases with no realistic legal prospects.

Work begins with:
— analysis of the facts
— assessment of the legal position
— review of judicial and administrative practice
— identification of risks and possible scenarios.

This makes it possible to understand whether a challenge makes sense and what form it may take to be most effective.

International dimension

In some cases, disputes with state authorities go beyond domestic jurisdiction and require recourse to international human-rights mechanisms.

My experience before the European Court of Human Rights and UN bodies allows me to assess such matters not only under domestic law, but also in light of international standards.

Where to start

If you are facing unlawful action or inaction by a state authority and are unsure whether it makes sense to continue, the first step is a case assessment.

This provides an honest answer as to whether legal protection is possible — and in what format.