The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg City handles EU law cases with global implications. FFGR Belgium's guide to CJEU transfer logistics for legal teams.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) — the EU's highest court, based in Luxembourg City's Kirchberg plateau — handles preliminary rulings, infringement proceedings, and actions for annulment that affect every business operating in the European market. For Brussels-based legal teams representing clients before the CJEU, the Brussels–Luxembourg transfer is a regular operational requirement.
The CJEU campus: the Court of Justice occupies a large complex on the Kirchberg plateau in Luxembourg City, adjacent to the European Parliament's Luxembourg building and the Court of Auditors. The main court building (Palais de la Cour de Justice) and the Annex building handle hearings of different scales. Vehicle access to the CJEU campus requires pre-registration; FFGR Belgium's vehicles are registered and can access the court's internal parking facilities.
Hearing day logistics: for law firms attending CJEU hearings (the Grand Chamber sits 13 judges for the most significant cases, with public galleries for accredited legal observers), FFGR Belgium provides the Brussels–Luxembourg transfer the day before the hearing (for morning hearing starts) and returns the team after the oral procedure concludes. Hearings at the CJEU rarely exceed 90 minutes for the oral procedure itself; the day involves travel, waiting, and preparation time in Luxembourg City.
The General Court: sitting separately from the Court of Justice, the General Court handles cases brought by natural persons and legal entities against EU institutions (competition law appeals, state aid cases, intellectual property matters at the EUIPO). FFGR Belgium serves law firms attending General Court proceedings as well as the main Court of Justice.
Rate: Brussels–Luxembourg CJEU (single direction, Maybach S680): from €520. Full day circuit with wait: from €980.