Our services include:
- Representation in contract disputes to which the management is a party.
- Representation in disciplinary cases filed by the competent authority.
- Cases of financial and administrative corruption, abuse of power and bribery.
- Advising and representing on issues of promotions, retirement and staff transfers.
- Procedures for certificates, licenses and permits and consultations.
- Filing claims for compensation for damage resulting from the actions or policies of the management entity.
- Submit appeals against administrative decisions.
- Representation in negotiations and settlements with government entities.
- Drafting and preparing experience reports for companies and government entities.
- Training legal departments and providing workshops on legal qualifications.
How we help
A dispute with a government entity differs from any other dispute. It falls under an independent judiciary, the Board of Grievances and its administrative courts, with special deadlines and procedures under which a right can be lost if missed. We begin by reading the decision or contract in question closely and identifying the correct legal path before taking any step.
- Studying the decision or contract: the date of notification, its nature and the court competent to hear the dispute.
- Drafting the grievance to the issuing authority, which the law requires in many cases before a claim can be filed, in a way that preserves the right and prepares for litigation.
- Preparing the statement of claim and supporting documents before the competent administrative court.
- Attending hearings, filing memoranda and responding to the administrative entity’s defences.
- Following the judgment through the levels of appeal until it is enforced.
These disputes are governed mainly by the Law of the Board of Grievances, the Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances, the Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its Implementing Regulations for contract disputes, and civil service laws and regulations for employee matters.
Who we serve
- Companies, contractors and service providers contracting with government entities.
- Public employees in matters of promotion, retirement, transfer and disciplinary cases.
- Businesses and individuals harmed by an administrative decision, such as the refusal or withdrawal of a licence or permit.
- Government entities needing a legal opinion or capacity building for their legal departments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a grievance and an annulment claim?
A grievance asks the administrative entity itself to reconsider its decision; an annulment claim is filed before the administrative court to cancel a defective decision. A grievance usually comes first, and if it is rejected or not decided within the statutory period, a claim may be filed.
Is there a deadline for filing an administrative claim?
Yes. The Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances sets deadlines for grievances and claims, calculated differently depending on the type of claim, so we advise contacting a lawyer as soon as you learn of the decision.
Can compensation be claimed from a government entity?
A compensation claim may be filed before the administrative court for harm caused by the administration’s decisions or actions when the conditions are met, chiefly proof of fault, harm and the causal link between them.
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