A&L Goodbody, Administrative & Public Law

About

Provided by A&L Goodbody

Our Public & Regulatory team is experienced in providing EU, UK/NI and general regulatory advice in a wide range of sectors including energy, transport, food & drink, pharmaceuticals and media.

We have extensive knowledge of regulatory developments in the EU and UK/NI and frequently advise clients on its commercial impact. Our advice spans:

Initiating and defending Judicial Review proceedings
Regulatory investigations and notifications with regulators and quasi-public sector bodies including the FCA, ASA, ICO, HMRC, HSE, CMA, Utility Regulator, Ofgem as well as central government departments
Assistance with the prosecuting and defending of breaches by Enforcement proceedings including attendance at Dawn Raids
Public Inquiries and Statutory Appeals
Trade and Regulation advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis including compliance with export regimes
Market investigations and reviews
Regulatory matters affecting commercial transactions and M&A
Appealing against the seizure of goods by the UK Border Force

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Administrative & Public Law - Northern Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody possesses a wide range of expertise in contentious and non-contentious public and administrative law matters. The firm offers cross-sector experience in representing clients bringing or defending judicial review challenges. It is frequently sought after to handle cases concerning procurement, planning and specialist advice pertaining to EU law.

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Work Highlights

A&L Goodbody continue to represent JMK and CRASH in judicial review proceedings against the Department for Infrastructure and the MIB. This is concerning a change to the MIB Agreements in respect of uninsured and untraced drivers.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

A&L Goodbody refer to case law that others may not have been aware of. They give practical advice on the implications of potential decisions.