IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025

2 Nov - 8 Nov 2025

Room 717 B, Level 700, MTCC

Session information

Sticking it to the man: a comparative approach to the mechanisms available for pursuing litigation against the government before national courts

Tuesday 4 November (0930 - 1045)

Room 717 B, Level 700, MTCC

Committee(s)

Public Law Section (Lead)

Description

The panel will delve into the various legal strategies, procedural safeguards, and jurisdictional nuances that shape the pursuit of justice against public authorities in different countries. Drawing on examples from jurisdictions with diverse legal traditions, this session will explore how tools such as judicial review, constitutional challenges, administrative complaints, and human rights litigation can enable individuals and organisations to hold governmental entities accountable.

This panel will provide insights on how to navigate the often complex terrain of legal obstacles and procedural requirements. Participants can expect a thorough discussion of the practical challenges faced by litigants, an examination of the evolving case law, and a comparative perspective on the effectiveness of various remedial frameworks.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Ben Sigler Stephenson Harwood, London, England; Co-Chair, Public Law Section

Speakers

Justice Navin Chawla Delhi High Court, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Patrick Green KC Henderson Chambers, London, England
Stuart Leach SLA, London, England
Tara J Plochocki Sequor Law, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Evaldas Pocevičius TRINITI JUREX, Vilnius, Lithuania
Pedro Soriano Mendiara Ceca Magán Abogados, Barcelona, Spain