Judicial Review
The Courts Don’t Govern—But They Do Determine When Power is Abused.
Judicial review is the mechanism by which courts supervise public decision-makers. We act in fast-moving, high-stakes proceedings involving government ministries, regulators, councils, and statutory boards. Judicial review is not just a tool for the public sector. It also provides an effective and underrated means for our corporate clients to challenge decisions which have a detrimental impact on business.
Our work includes:
Challenging unlawful or irrational decisions
Defending decision-makers under legal scrutiny
Urgent interim relief and stay applications
Reviewing statutory instruments and delegated legislation
Strategic advice on process design and defensibility
We are experts in identifying reviewable error—whether it's procedural unfairness, ultra vires action, failure to consider relevant material or considering irrelevant material.