Use case · Compare jurisdictions
Compare law across jurisdictions, cited
Consilena compares how several jurisdictions treat the same question, such as notice periods, director duties or data transfers, and sets the answers side by side. Each point is cited to the provision it rests on, from the official publisher of that jurisdiction, so you can open the German, UK or EU text behind every cell.
What a jurisdiction comparison gives you
Cross-border work often starts with the same question asked several times: what is the rule here, and how does it differ there? Consilena answers it once for each jurisdiction you choose and lays the results out in a table, with a numbered citation for each statement.
For example: compare the notice periods for an employee with twelve years' service in Germany, the UK and France. The answer cites the provisions in each, such as BGB § 622 for Germany.
Which jurisdictions you can compare
| Jurisdiction | What is covered |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Selected UK Acts and regulations |
| Germany | German federal statutes |
| European Union | EU law, including GDPR, the AI Act, DORA and MiCA |
| France | French law in the corpus |
| Switzerland | Swiss federal law in the corpus |
| United States | US federal law in the corpus |
| Austria, Netherlands, Spain, Italy | Through EU law only |
There is no UK or German case law yet, and national law of Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy is not covered. The coverage page shows what is held today.
How a comparison runs
- Ask the question onceName the jurisdictions, or let Consilena suggest them.
- See the estimateThe price depends on the models, the mode and the number of jurisdictions, and is shown before you send.
- Watch the researchThe trace shows the searches and reads for each jurisdiction.
- Read the tableEach cell carries its citation. Open it to read the provision in its original language and source.
Comparisons teams run
- Statutory notice periods for an employee with a given length of service in Germany, the UK and France.
- Director duties under the Companies Act 2006 and German company law.
- How the GDPR and the UK GDPR treat international transfers after Brexit.
- Which EU rules apply to a payments or crypto business, such as MiCA and DORA, and how UK legislation differs.
A comparison is most useful as a map: it shows where the rules diverge, so you know which points need a local lawyer and which can be handled centrally. It is not a substitute for advice in each jurisdiction.
What you still check
- That like is compared with like: the same type of employee, company or transaction in each jurisdiction.
- The status and date of each provision; rules change at different times in different places.
- Exceptions, collective agreements and secondary rules the comparison may not capture.
- Translations: the authoritative text is the original language version.
For a matter in another country, you can ask for a lawyer: your file is handed over anonymised, and only once you consent and the firm accepts.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI compare laws between countries?
Yes, for the law it holds. Consilena sets the rules of several jurisdictions side by side and cites each point to the provision in that jurisdiction, so you can open and check the text.
Does it cost more to compare more jurisdictions?
Yes. The price depends on the models, the mode and the jurisdictions you choose, and the estimate is shown before you send.
Is Austrian or Dutch national law covered?
No. Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy are covered through EU law only.
Are the sources in the original language?
Citations open the provision from the official publisher of that jurisdiction, such as gesetze-im-internet.de for German federal law.
Consilena is a software provider, not a law firm. AI output is not legal advice — consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.
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