Holmes O'Malley Sexton has developed considerable experience in dealing with issues relating to public administrative law. We act for a number of public and regulatory bodies advising on their statutory functions and remit as well as acting for private clients advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues.

We advise in particular on issues such as:

• Functions, powers and obligations of state and regulatory bodies
• Fair procedures
• Drafting legislation
• Application of primary and secondary legislation
• Challenging decisions made by the State and public bodies
• Standards in public office
• Judicial review
• Litigation and statutory compensation schemes
• Confidentiality requirements and conflicts of interest
• Freedom of information

Increased transparency in recent years in the decision making process of government, state bodies, tribunals and regulatory bodies has led to an increase in private organisations and individuals challenging those decisions. We have considerable experience in dealing with public administrative law processes as well as advising on judicial review and other proceedings.

“Holmes O'Malley Sexton has built a strong following through its expertise in public administrative law, advising a number of public and regulatory bodies including the Collector General, Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the University of Limerick.”
The Legal 500 2011 - Public Sector.