One Market, Twenty-Seven Legal Systems
The EU harmonises some rules and leaves the rest to each member state. We help businesses work across both layers with contracts and compliance that hold.
EU Trademark & GDPR Compliance
A single EU trademark through EUIPO covers all member states, and GDPR sets one data standard across the Union. We handle both.
10+ Years of Business & Legal Experience
Cross-Border Work Across EU Member States
GDPR, EU Trademark & Directive-Based Compliance
1000+ Contracts Drafted & Reviewed
Our EU Practice Areas
The EU Is One Market Built on Twenty-Seven Legal Systems
It helps to be precise about what “EU law” actually means for a business. Some rules are genuinely Union-wide. GDPR sets one data-protection standard across every member state. A single EU trademark through EUIPO protects a brand in all of them at once. Regulations such as the Digital Services Act apply directly without national legislation.
Much of the rest is national. There is no single EU company you can incorporate, no single court that hears your contract disputes, and employment law is set by each member state on top of an EU directive floor. Directives have to be implemented locally, which means the same EU rule can look different in Germany, France, or Ireland.
For the businesses we work with, the practical questions follow from that split. Which member state to base in, how to draft a contract when the parties sit in different countries, how GDPR applies once data moves at scale, and which of the newer digital rules apply to the product. We draft the documents and structures that work across both layers, and coordinate with local counsel in a member state where national-law representation is required.
Who We Work With in the EU
Counsel for businesses trading across the Union.
From companies entering the single market to established businesses selling across several member states.
Prakhar Rai | Founder & Attorney
Attorney & Founder
Prakhar Rai
Prakhar Rai founded My Legal Pal to give founders and businesses structured, commercially grounded legal support rather than reactive, one-off advice. A large part of the firm’s work is cross-border, and questions about the EU come up constantly, usually around GDPR, EU trademark protection, and how a contract should be governed when the parties sit in different member states.
A graduate of La Martiniere College, holding an LL.B and a Master of Business Laws from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, with specialization in Corporate, Banking, Intellectual Property, Finance, and Securities Laws, Prakhar advises founders and companies on the commercial and data questions that come with trading into Europe.
My Legal Pal coordinates with qualified local counsel in the relevant member state where national-law advice or representation is required, while leading the structuring, drafting, and cross-border strategy.
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Real Stories. Real Success
From startups to established businesses, our clients share how My Legal Pal simplified their legal journey and protected what matters most.
We were selling into several EU countries and unsure how GDPR and our contracts fit together. My Legal Pal gave us one clear set of documents that worked across the market.
They handled our EU trademark and data-protection setup together, and explained clearly what applied Union-wide and what was national. Practical, commercial advice.
It was a breeze to work with Prakhar, he was clear, responsive, and very easy going with any required changes.
EU Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single EU law that governs my business?
Partly. Some rules are Union-wide, such as GDPR for data protection and the EU trademark through EUIPO, and regulations like the Digital Services Act apply directly. But there is no single EU company, no single court for contract disputes, and employment and many commercial rules are set by each member state. We work across both the Union-wide layer and national law.
Does one EU trademark cover all member states?
Yes. A single EU trademark registered through the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) protects your brand across all member states in one application, rather than filing country by country. We handle search, filing, and opposition.
How does GDPR apply to my contracts and policies?
GDPR applies wherever you handle the personal data of people in the EU, even from outside it. We draft privacy policies, data processing agreements, and consent frameworks, and advise on lawful bases and international data transfers.
Which member state should I incorporate in?
There is no single EU company, so the choice depends on where your team, customers, and tax base sit, and on the company-law and cost differences between member states. We advise on the trade-offs and how freedom of establishment lets you sell across the Union from one base.
Can you draft contracts for parties in different EU countries?
Yes. Cross-border contracts turn on the governing-law and jurisdiction clauses, which decide whose law applies and which courts hear a dispute. We draft these carefully so the contract is clear and enforceable across member states.
Do the new EU digital rules like the DSA and AI Act affect me?
They may, depending on what your product does. The Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, ePrivacy rules, and the AI Act each target different activities. We help platforms and tech businesses work out which apply and build compliant terms around them.
Do you work with local lawyers in EU member states?
Yes. Where a matter needs advice on a specific member state’s national law or local representation, we coordinate with qualified local counsel while leading the structuring, drafting, and overall strategy.