Administrative & Constitutional Law
Administrative law ensures that public officials act lawfully, reasonably and fairly when exercising their powers. Constitutional law, on the other hand, guarantees justice by requiring valid administrative actions to meet criteria such as lawfulness, reasonableness, and procedural fairness. Upholding the constitution and the governance of government action is a cornerstone of a fair and democratic South Africa is something we passionately believe in. Our Team of professionals has extensive experience assisting Government Institutions, State Owned entities, Corporations and Non-Profit Organizations in ensuring the proper exercise of public power and the performance of public functions.
Our Team has experience with the following:
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
- Public Finance Management Act and its Regulations
- Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act
- Promotion of Access to Information Act.
Our Services Include
- Reviews of administrative decisions of various types (including tender awards, regulatory decisions and other exercises of public power)
- Launching urgent applications to compel or prohibit unlawful administrative action of various types
- Instituting damages actions in respect of losses arising from unlawful administrative action
- Challenging policy or other legislative decisions taken outside the scope of an administrator’s powers
- Procuring information in terms of the Access to Information Act
- Requests for reasons under, and ensuring compliance with, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
- Expropriations and land claims
- Public procurement and public private partnerships (PPPs)
- Tender preparation and adjudication
- Regulatory compliance
Areas of practice
Contact One of Our Administrative & Constitutional Law Professionals
Year-End Functions and the Question of Liability: What Employers and Insurers Should Consider
As the festive season approaches and offices across South Africa gear up for year-end celebrations, employers would do well to pause before popping the champagne. Behind the glitter and goodwill of th...
October 07 2026
Frozen Accounts and Fraudulent Funds: Navigating the Rights of Banks, Customers and SARS
A recent judgment of the High Court has affirmed the right of a bank to freeze a customer’s account without prior notice where it reasonably suspects that the account has received the proceeds o...
September 30 2026
The Reckless Trading Risk: What D&O Insurers Should Know About Director Liability
Introduction A September 2026 High Court judgment has reaffirmed and applied the statutory framework for holding company directors personally liable for reckless trading and conduct calculated to defr...
September 21 2026
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We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 24 associate offices in the rest of Africa, the firm serves as a gateway into Africa for IP clients. Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.