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Review of administrative action
PAJA reviews of unlawful, unreasonable or procedurally unfair decisions.
South Africa's constitutional and administrative law framework empowers individuals and businesses to challenge unlawful, unreasonable or procedurally unfair administrative action.
We assist clients in reviewing administrative decisions under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), procurement and tender disputes, and matters engaging constitutional rights.
Our work supports regulated businesses, procurement participants and parties affected by state action in holding public bodies to lawful and rational decision-making.
Representative engagements across this practice area. Each mandate is scoped and priced individually following a conflict check and consultation.
PAJA reviews of unlawful, unreasonable or procedurally unfair decisions.
Tender awards, review of procurement decisions and debarment challenges.
Decisions of regulators, licensing authorities and statutory bodies.
Direct and indirect challenges engaging constitutional rights.
Claims against state departments and municipalities.
Disputes with local government including rates, services and by-laws.
A clear, staged process that prioritises early strategy, transparent communication and disciplined execution.
We examine the administrative decision, its legal basis and procedural fairness.
We identify grounds of review under PAJA or constitutional principles and assess remedies.
We engage the decision-maker where appropriate to seek resolution without court action.
Review applications, urgent interdicts and constitutional litigation where required.
Common questions about this practice area. These answers are general information and do not constitute legal advice.
The first conversation is the most important. We approach every enquiry with discretion, independence and a focus on practical outcomes.
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