Administrative law is the division of law that governs the activities of executive branch agencies of government. It concerns executive branch rule making — generally referred to as "regulations" — adjudication, and the enforcement of laws. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law.
Where we act
Members of our chambers are regularly briefed on the full range of administrative-law matters affecting government departments, statutory bodies, regulators, parastatals, municipalities and the private sector. Our counsel appear in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court and specialist tribunals.
- Judicial review of administrative action under PAJA, the Constitution and the principle of legality.
- Procurement and tender disputes — challenges to award decisions, set-aside applications and remedies.
- Regulatory decisions from competition, communications, energy, mining and financial-services regulators.
- Disciplinary proceedings before professional bodies, statutory councils and chapter-9 institutions.
- Internal appeals and rule-making consultations for organs of state and affected parties.
- Constitutional challenges to legislation, regulations and executive conduct.
How we work
Briefs may be sent directly to a named member or routed through our clerk, who will recommend the most appropriate counsel by seniority and area of focus. Opinions, drafting, mediation, hearings and appeals are all undertaken on the standard JSA tariff with clear scoping at the outset.
Who briefs us
Our administrative-law members act on instructions from attorneys representing organs of state, listed and unlisted companies, NGOs, professional bodies, individuals and amici curiae across South Africa.
