Public and Administrative Law Litigation
Allen & Overy has a broad Public and Administrative Law Litigation practice, with a wealth of experience across a wide range of jurisdictions.
In cases involving high financial and political stakes, our expert lawyers act both for private sector parties bringing public law challenges, and for public sector bodies defending their decisions, giving us a unique holistic perspective benefitting all our clients.
A&O understands the different procedures, approaches and strategies required to deal with public law issues. We handle large-scale disputes and have considerable experience in administrative and civil courts and in the European Court of Justice.
Many of our cases are multinational and our lawyers often represent foreign companies in proceedings related to the decisions of national bodies.
Our experience includes:
- Acting for 21st Century Fox on a judicial review brought by Avaaz in relation to Ofcom’s fit and proper decision.
- Acting for successful bidders RiverLinx Consortium on the contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Silvertown Tunnel under the River Thames in London.
- Advising numerous corporates and financial institutions on their Modern Slavery Statements, reflecting industry best practice and the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
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Publications: 18 September 2023
Directive 1828/2020 sur les actions représentatives et réforme des actions de groupe en France
La directive (UE) 2020/1828 a créé un socle commun pour les actions de groupe au sein de l’Union Européenne, qui devrait conduire le Parlement français à adopter, dans les prochains mois, une réforme…
Publications: 28 April 2023
Publications: 18 January 2023
La délinquance en col blanc en France, 2022 : aperçu des évolutions, tendances et perspectives
À l’occasion de son rapport annuel consacré aux grandes évolutions législatives et judiciaires relatives à la délinquance en col blanc, le cabinet Allen & Overy revient sur les principales…
Publications: 08 December 2022
Le clair-obscur du régime de la convention judiciaire d’intérêt public
Depuis sa création, la convention judiciaire d’intérêt public suscite les passions. Les conventions récentes continuent néanmoins de mettre en lumière les améliorations à apporter au système actuel.
Distinction
I was very impressed by their knowledge, judgement, creativity and commitment to the interests of the clients.
Chambers UK 2020, Administrative & Public Law
Great responsiveness and a truly impressive knowledge of public law.
Legal 500 UK, 2020