Jaime Roriz Advogados

Legal support in licensing, authorisations and dealings with public bodies.

Licensing procedures and dealings with public bodies require close attention to legal requirements, the documents needed, response deadlines and administrative decisions that may affect individuals, companies or projects. We provide legal analysis of licensing applications, authorisations, notices, opinions, refusals, conditions and communications with administrative bodies. Our work seeks to ensure that the client understands their rights, duties and the means available to challenge action by the Public Administration.

Areas of practice

We act in a range of situations relating to licensing, authorisations and procedures before public bodies, assessing legal requirements, deadlines and administrative decisions.

Legal support at every stage

We support the client from the preparation of the application through to the public body’s response, any correction of information, complaint or challenge to the administrative decision.

Legal analysis of the procedure

We check the legal requirements, documents needed, deadlines, notices and the framework applicable to the application or procedure in progress.

Preparation of submissions and responses

We draft submissions, statements, responses to requests for further information, complaints or communications addressed to public bodies.

Intervention before administrative bodies

We handle contacts and communications with local councils, public services, administrative authorities or other competent bodies.

Response to administrative decisions

We assess refusals, conditions, failures to respond, and unfavourable decisions, identifying the appropriate legal remedies.

Frequently asked questions

We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about licences, authorisations, notifications and procedures before public authorities.

When should I seek legal support for a licensing matter?
Legal support is recommended where the application involves complex legal requirements, significant deadlines, a risk of refusal, requests for additional information, or a substantial impact on the project or activity.
It is possible to review the grounds for refusal and assess possible remedies, such as a complaint, administrative appeal, a new corrected application, or judicial challenge, depending on the specific circumstances and applicable deadlines.
Yes. During the procedure, the public authority may request additional documents or clarifications. The response should be prepared carefully to avoid delays, refusals, or an unfavourable interpretation of the application.
Yes. Administrative decisions may be challenged where there are legal grounds, an error in assessment, a lack of reasoning, a breach of rights, or non-compliance with procedural rules.

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Tell us about your situation. Our team will review your request with rigour, confidentiality and close attention to detail.