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Judicial Review

In our approach to claims for Judicial Review in the Administrative Court and statutory challenges to planning and other decisions that come before the Planning Court, we ensure that clients receive clear, impartial advice as to the merits of any challenge and gain a firm appreciation of what, realistically, can achieve.

We also ensure that we fully understand the commercial and wider implications of the public bodies’ decision and/or the potential challenge of that decision by other third parties when providing our pragmatic advice.  With a candid approach to prospects of success, costs and timeframes, we have a reputation for adding value and providing a responsive and personable service in what can be a high-stress environment.

We have a strong track record of acting for individuals and businesses from different sectors that are affected by various bodies’ exercise of their public law duties and functions and statutory regulators facing challenges to their decisions.

Whether you are an individual or business impacted by a public body’s decision that you consider has been arrived at unlawfully or unfairly, or a public body facing such a challenge (whether to a regulatory or other decision in a particular case or the promulgation of a wider policy) then, working closely where appropriate with specialist Counsel, we can help.

Judicial Review

How we can help

Advise

We will provide clear advice as to the prospects of success and what can, and what cannot, be achieved.  By obtaining the clearest possible understanding of your aim we can formulate a bespoke strategy that fits your parameters.

Injunctions

If an injunction is required, we can provide advice at pace, with the access to specialists within our team who can move quickly to protect your interests.

 

Conduct

We can conduct the judicial review claim or resistance to it from the pre-action stage through to trial and appeal if necessary.

Resolution & Settlement

We can guide you through to resolution including the scope and merits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  And we are experts in dispute resolution at all levels and in all its forms, whether court action, formal ADR (including mediation and expert determination) or informal negotiations.  We can advise you on when to engage in ADR, and which form of ADR best meets your tactical and commercial aims.

Dispute Avoidance

We frequently advise on dispute avoidance as well as representing a wide range of businesses in the pursuit or defence of claims.  We want to help you avoid problems and resolve issues (or at the very least improve your position) before a formal dispute even arises, so it is best to get us involved as early as possible.  By doing so, you will enable us to add maximum value and will often improve the outcome.

We will provide clear advice as to the prospects of success and what can, and what cannot, be achieved.  By obtaining the clearest possible understanding of your aim we can formulate a bespoke strategy that fits your parameters.

If an injunction is required, we can provide advice at pace, with the access to specialists within our team who can move quickly to protect your interests.

 

We can conduct the judicial review claim or resistance to it from the pre-action stage through to trial and appeal if necessary.

We can guide you through to resolution including the scope and merits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  And we are experts in dispute resolution at all levels and in all its forms, whether court action, formal ADR (including mediation and expert determination) or informal negotiations.  We can advise you on when to engage in ADR, and which form of ADR best meets your tactical and commercial aims.

We frequently advise on dispute avoidance as well as representing a wide range of businesses in the pursuit or defence of claims.  We want to help you avoid problems and resolve issues (or at the very least improve your position) before a formal dispute even arises, so it is best to get us involved as early as possible.  By doing so, you will enable us to add maximum value and will often improve the outcome.

Testimonials
Testimonials

“Really practical and tuned in to the actual needs of clients and what the litigation process involves at a granular level. This enables realistic and practical advice to be given, and it also helps in spotting potential pressure points on opponents.”

(The Legal 500 2022)

“The team was readily available and understood the difference between the commercial and legal demand of a dispute resolution. The straight-talking approach was much appreciated.”

(The Legal 500 2022)

“Personable, affordable and best practice.  Exceptional access to partners and very knowledgeable advisors in the area of litigation.”

(The Legal 500 2022)




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