Constitutional and administrative law

South African citizens, government bodies and major corporations based in the country have regularly consulted our constitutional law specialist, Patrick Bracher, on implementing and challenging constitutional law.

However constitutional law is of a separate branch of law. It affects all administrative action to personal and corporate interaction and all legislation. All departments of the firm are mindful of the influence of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in every type of law practised within the firm.  

Our services include

• Advice on all aspects of the Constitution
• Challenges to unconstitutional legislation
• Specialist services related to the Bill of Rights
• Advice on the impact of the Constitution on traditional areas of practice
• Constitutional litigation
• Expertise in land claim cases
• Contracts that recognise constitutional obligations
• Advice on the equality jurisprudence and legislation
• Advice on affirmative action, empowerment and employment equity developments
• Challenges to unconstitutional administrative action

We offer

• A track record in defending human rights since the 1980s.
• A dedicated constitutional law team that works closely with our Pro Bono team.