At the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2025, held in Toronto from 2–8 November, TRINITI JUREX Partner Evaldas Pocevičius took part in a panel discussion titled “Sticking it to the man: a comparative approach to the mechanisms available for pursuing litigation against the government before national courts.”
This session, organised by the IBA Public Law Section, addressed one of the most complex and globally relevant topics in public law — how individuals and organisations can hold governments accountable through national courts. The discussion examined the procedural frameworks and legal instruments available across different jurisdictions, including judicial review, constitutional challenges, administrative remedies, and human rights litigation.
The panellists, representing diverse legal systems and professional backgrounds, provided comparative insights into how access to justice and state accountability are ensured in practice. Alongside Evaldas Pocevičius, the discussion featured:
- Justice Navin Chawla, Delhi High Court (India)
- Patrick Green KC, Henderson Chambers (United Kingdom)
- Stuart Leach, SLA (United Kingdom)
- Tara Plochocki, Sequor Law (United States)
- Pedro Soriano Mendiara, Ceca Magán Abogados (Spain)
Chaired by Ben Sigler of Stephenson Harwood (UK), Co-Chair of the IBA Public Law Section, the panel highlighted the increasing importance of effective legal remedies in an era where governments face heightened scrutiny and citizens demand greater transparency.
Evaldas Pocevičius contributed a Baltic and European perspective, emphasising practical challenges in litigation against public authorities and the balance between state discretion and individual rights. His insights underlined TRINITI JUREX’s commitment to advancing discussions on rule of law, access to justice, and public sector accountability at the international level.
