Administrative law consulting: when the state is the other side of the conflict

When the party on the other side is not a counterparty but a public authority, mistakes become much more expensive. Decisions of the tax service, local self‑government bodies, licensing or supervisory authorities directly affect how a business operates: bank accounts are blocked, activities are suspended, fines are imposed, permits or licences are cancelled. In such a situation, an owner or director needs not “legal theory” but a clear understanding of what to do right now and what their real chances are.

Administrative law is about disputes with the state: when you need to challenge a decision, inaction or actions of officials, protect the business from excessive pressure or defend the right to compensation for damage. We step in at the stage where it is crucial not to miss deadlines, to articulate the position correctly and to collect evidence in a way that will work in administrative proceedings.

What clients come to us with

We advise businesses and individuals on a wide range of administrative‑law matters, including:

• challenging decisions of the tax authorities, customs, local self‑government bodies, licensing and permitting authorities
• actions and inaction of supervisory bodies (failure to provide services, unjustified delays, refusal to issue documents)
• fines, orders, inspection reports and demands to provide documents
• blocking tax invoices, suspending registration actions, cancelling permits or approvals
• public service issues: disciplinary sanctions, competitive selection, dismissal of civil servants and local officials

In short, any situation where a decision or action of a public authority affects your rights, money or reputation.

What an administrative‑law consultation provides

The goal of the consultation is not just to explain legal provisions but to give a clear roadmap of next steps. After speaking with us, a client understands:

• whether it makes sense to challenge the decision and what realistic chances of success exist
• which deadlines cannot be missed in order not to lose the right to protection
• what evidence must be collected and how to properly record the violation
• where to start: an administrative complaint, pre‑trial communication or an immediate court claim

If needed, we prepare a written legal opinion that can be used internally by owners, supervisory boards or investors.

How we work

Our cooperation format is flexible and depends on the situation:

• one‑off consultation (online or offline) when you need to quickly deal with a specific problem
• comprehensive support: from document review and strategy development to drafting complaints, requests and procedural documents
• further representation in court if the dispute moves into the field of administrative litigation

In each case, we communicate with the client in terms of risks, deadlines and cost of solutions, not only in articles and paragraphs.

If you need an administrative‑law consultation, we can provide it: we will analyse your situation, assess the risks and propose a concrete action plan.

Author – Maksym Bahniuk, Head of Tax and Customs Law Practice at Law Firm “WINNER”.
Contact: info@uk-winner.com | +38 (096) 574 81 02