Administrative law, consultation and judicial review

Whether you are in the government sector or are dealing with the government, you are vitally interested in the decisions the government makes.  We have extensive experience working in and for the government and also for the private sector. We can advise on all legal aspects of decision-making and help our clients get the best outcome.

Decision-makers are required to make their decisions fairly.  They are also required to make decisions reasonably, and in accordance with the law.  Our experience in assisting both decision-makers and those challenging decisions, enables us to advise you on how those requirements apply.

Some statutes establish particular procedures that must be followed to reach a decision, such as consultation.  We have advised on numerous consultation processes, and can assist you with consultations which involve complex issues.  Whether you are the party seeking comments from stakeholders or the party being consulted, we will help you get the best out of the consultation process.

We are experts in designing robust decision-making and consultation processes.  We can assist with the process and legal criteria for decision-making, designing a consultation process, reviewing consultation papers, and analysing submissions.

We can advise clients who may be affected by decisions regarding the process the decision-maker should follow, the legal criteria for the decision, and how to best represent your interests to the decision-maker.

Once a decision is made, we can advise on judicial review issues, whether you are the decision maker or the affected party.