Jaime Roriz Lawyers

Legal representation in disputes with the Public Administration and administrative bodies

Administrative litigation involves disputes between private individuals, companies and the Public Administration, and may concern administrative acts, omissions, unfavourable decisions, refusals, sanctions, public contracts or the liability of public bodies. We provide legal analysis of the administrative decision or action, identify the available legal remedies and support the case before the administrative courts or competent bodies. Such work requires close attention to deadlines, the legal basis and the procedural strategy best suited to the specific case.

Areas of practice

We act in a range of administrative disputes, assessing decisions, acts, omissions and the legal remedies available against public bodies.

Legal support at every stage

We support the client from the initial analysis of the administrative act or decision through to preparing the claim, court proceedings or enforcement of the decision.

Legal analysis of the administrative act

We assess the lawfulness of the decision, the reasons given, the applicable deadlines and the available means of challenge.

Defining the procedural strategy

We identify the most appropriate legal route, whether a complaint, appeal, administrative action, interim measure or judicial challenge.

Preparation of pleadings

We draft requests, pleadings, statements of defence, submissions and other documents necessary to protect the client’s rights.

Representation before the administrative court

We follow the case before the administrative courts, ensuring the protection of the client’s interests at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

We clarify some of the most common questions about administrative litigation, challenges, interim relief and disputes with public bodies.

What is administrative litigation?
Administrative litigation refers to the legal proceedings and means used to challenge acts, omissions or decisions of the Public Administration, generally before the administrative courts.

Yes. Where there are legal grounds, an administrative decision may be challenged through a complaint, administrative appeal, administrative action or judicial challenge, depending on the specific case.

This is an urgent measure that may be used to seek the suspension of the effects of an administrative decision or to protect a right while the main proceedings are still pending. Whether it is appropriate depends on the urgency, the risks and the legal grounds.
Yes. Time limits in administrative matters can be short and vary depending on the type of act, procedure and means of challenge. For that reason, it is important to review any notification or decision received without delay.

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