In this practice
Administrative procedures and disputes with public authorities are often complex and require in-depth legal knowledge and experience to achieve a successful outcome with the least possible expenditure of time and money.
Appeals against Administrative Acts
Our team has extensive experience in challenging individual and general administrative acts, providing:
- Legal assessment of the lawfulness of administrative acts;
- Preparation of appeals against acts issued by state, municipal and other public authorities;
- Representation before the administrative courts and in administrative appeal proceedings;
- Procedural assistance at every stage of the administrative process until the case is finally closed.
Licensing and Permit Regimes
We provide full support in administrative procedures, including:
- Advice and legal assistance in obtaining licences, permits and certificates for specific activities;
- Preparation and compilation of the documents required in administrative proceedings;
- Representation before the relevant authorities in administrative procedures;
- Legal assistance in the event of complications or refusals by the licensing authorities.
Representation in Disputes with Public Authorities
We protect our clients' interests in disputes with the administration, including:
- Representation in inspections and audits by public authorities;
- Appeals against penalty decrees, administrative sanctions and fines;
- Assistance in administrative proceedings for the compulsory enforcement of administrative measures;
- Advice and negotiations with state and municipal authorities for the out-of-court resolution of disputes.
Our aim is to provide you with professional and timely assistance, protecting your interests before the administrative authorities and minimising the risk of unwanted administrative consequences.
Frequently asked questions
How can a person voluntarily register in the register of persons vulnerable to gambling?
Anyone who believes they have a gambling problem, or whose social situation makes them more susceptible to gambling addiction, may submit a written request for registration to the National Revenue Agency, in person or electronically. The person's own assessment is sufficient.
What are the consequences of registration in the register of persons vulnerable to gambling?
After registration, the National Revenue Agency notifies all licensed gambling operators, who must not allow the registered person to take part in their games. The register is not public, and only authorised officials have access to the data.
What is the deadline for appealing an administrative act?
Administrative acts may be appealed within 14 days of notification (Art. 149 of the Administrative Procedure Code), unless a special law provides for a different period. If the act was first appealed administratively, the period for a court appeal runs from notification of the higher authority's decision or, if it fails to decide, from the last day on which it was required to do so.
Does an appeal suspend the enforcement of an administrative act?
As a rule, yes: an appeal suspends the enforcement of the act. The exception is where the law provides for immediate enforcement or it has been expressly allowed by the administrative authority or the court; in those cases, the order for immediate enforcement is challenged together with the act itself in order to obtain a suspension.
What is the difference between a null and void administrative act and a voidable one?
A null and void act involves such a serious breach of the law that it produces no legal effects at all, and its nullity may be invoked at any time. A voidable act involves a less serious breach: it takes effect and is enforceable until it is annulled by a court or an administrative authority within the prescribed time limits.
