Administrative & Constitutional Law

Decisions made by government departments and public bodies can have a real effect on individuals and businesses. Where a decision appears to have been made unlawfully or unfairly, there may be a way to challenge it, but the procedures are technical and subject to strict time limits.

Our lawyers at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary advise on administrative and constitutional law matters, including judicial review, habeas corpus, and cases involving fundamental rights. As a human rights lawyer in Hong Kong, our team can help you understand whether a public decision can be challenged and how to go about it.

Individuals & Families

Facing wrongful detention, unfair visa refusals, immigration hearings, or breaches of personal liberty.

Business Owners & Corporations

Challenging revoked trading licenses, unlawful planning decisions, or disproportionate regulatory fines.

Professionals

Contesting adverse disciplinary findings or statutory body decisions that threaten your livelihood and reputation.

Judicial review

Judicial review is the main way to challenge decisions of public bodies that act outside their legal authority or unfairly. Our team manages the process, from the application for leave through to the substantive hearing, and can seek interim relief to suspend a decision while a case is pending.

Habeas corpus

Where a person is being unlawfully detained by the police, immigration authorities, or correctional services, a habeas corpus application requires the detaining authority to justify the detention before the court. Our team treats these matters urgently and can prepare and file the application quickly.

Bill of Rights and fundamental rights

The Bill of Rights Ordinance and the Basic Law protect fundamental liberties. Our team brings challenges against legislation, policies, or practices that infringe these rights, seeking remedies such as declarations, quashing orders, and, where the law allows, compensation.

Damages for unlawful administrative action

Where a public body's conduct causes loss, our team can pursue civil claims alongside a public law challenge, including claims for misfeasance in public office, false imprisonment, and negligence.

Contact our qualified public law and human rights lawyers at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary today for a confidential assessment of your case.

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