广东豪航律师事务所

ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION

Guangzhou Administrative Litigation Lawyer

Focused on administrative reconsideration, administrative litigation, and state compensation — safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations against illegal administrative acts.

OVERVIEW

Overview

Administrative litigation, commonly known as 'people suing government', is an important legal channel for citizens and enterprises to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests against illegal administrative acts. The administrative litigation team of Guangdong Haohang Law Firm has rich practical experience in handling various types of administrative cases and is familiar with administrative procedures and litigation rules. Our practice covers administrative reconsideration, administrative litigation of all types, and state compensation. We represent individuals and enterprises in safeguarding their rights against administrative actions such as administrative penalties, administrative permits, administrative enforcement, and administrative expropriation. We uphold the principle of 'governing by law and protecting rights', and are committed to promoting administration by law and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of administrative counterparts.

CASE TYPES

Case Types We Handle

01

Administrative Reconsideration

Penalty reconsideration
Enforcement reconsideration
Licensing reconsideration
Reconsideration of nonfeasance
Other administrative acts
02

Administrative Litigation

Administrative penalty litigation
Administrative expropriation litigation
Administrative licensing litigation
State compensation litigation
Administrative nonfeasance litigation
03

Government Legal Affairs

Government information disclosure
Regulatory compliance advice
Administrative procedure guidance
Administrative risk prevention
Legal training for enterprises

PROCESS

Our Process

01

Case Evaluation

Comprehensive understanding of the administrative act in question, review of evidence and legal basis, with case assessment and rights protection strategy opinions provided.

02

Evidence Organization

Guide clients in collecting and organizing evidence, sort out legal relationships and procedural issues, and build a complete evidence chain.

03

Reconsideration / Complaint

File administrative reconsideration applications or complaints to superior authorities, striving for correction of illegal administrative acts through administrative procedures.

04

Litigation Representation

When administrative reconsideration is not satisfactory or direct litigation is more appropriate, represent clients in administrative lawsuits in court.

05

Enforcement / Compensation

Assist with enforcement of effective judgments and applications for state compensation to ensure actual realization of rights and interests.

WHY US

Why You Need a Lawyer

Let professionals handle professional matters — your rights deserve maximum protection.

  • Administrative litigation involves asymmetric power between the parties and complex procedural issues — a professional administrative lawyer can help level the playing field and effectively advocate for rights.
  • Administrative procedure requirements are rigorous — a lawyer familiar with administrative procedure law can accurately identify procedural violations and maximize the chances of winning.
  • Choosing between administrative reconsideration and administrative litigation requires professional judgment — a lawyer can recommend the most efficient rights protection path based on the specifics of the case.
  • The evidence rules in administrative litigation differ from civil litigation — the defendant (administrative organ) bears the burden of proof for the legality of its administrative acts, and a lawyer can make good use of this to protect the clients rights.
  • Administrative cases often involve government agencies and require special communication strategies — an experienced lawyer understands the operation of administrative organs and can more effectively promote case resolution.

LOCAL PRESENCE

Local Practice

Based in Baiyun, Guangzhou with deep roots in local judicial practice.

Guangzhou · Baiyun

Haohang Law Firm is based in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, with an in-depth understanding of the structure and case-handling practices of local administrative organs and courts. Our team has handled a large number of administrative cases in the Guangzhou area and is familiar with the adjudication concepts and trial procedures of various levels of Guangzhou administrative courts. For administrative cases involving local administrative organs, local lawyers can more conveniently understand the situation, collect evidence, and participate in litigation, providing more targeted professional services.

FAQ

Administrative Litigation FAQ

Both are legal channels for resolving administrative disputes, with the following main differences: 1) Handling authority — administrative reconsideration is handled by the superior administrative organ or the same-level government; administrative litigation is heard by the court. 2) Scope of review — administrative reconsideration reviews both legality and reasonableness; administrative litigation generally reviews only legality. 3) Procedure — administrative reconsideration procedure is relatively simple and has a shorter time limit (60 days); administrative litigation procedure is more standardized and has a longer time limit (6 months for first instance). 4) Legal effect — administrative reconsideration decision is generally not final (except for certain cases), and may be followed by administrative litigation; administrative litigation judgment is final and enforceable. 5) Connection — most administrative cases may first go through reconsideration and then litigation, or directly initiate litigation (except for cases where reconsideration is a prerequisite).

If dissatisfied with an administrative penalty, the following remedies are available: 1) Statement and defense — before the penalty decision is made, you have the right to make statements and defend, and the administrative organ must fully hear them; 2) Hearing — for penalties such as large fines, revocation of licenses, etc., you have the right to request a hearing; 3) Administrative reconsideration — within 60 days from the date of knowing the administrative act, apply to the superior organ or the same-level government for reconsideration; 4) Administrative litigation — within 6 months from the date of knowing the administrative act (or 15 days after receiving the reconsideration decision), file an administrative lawsuit with the court. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer in a timely manner to choose the most appropriate rights protection channel.

Yes. Under the Government Information Disclosure Regulations, citizens, legal persons, or other organizations have the right to apply to administrative organs for access to relevant government information. If the administrative organ refuses to disclose, fails to respond within the time limit, or the disclosure does not meet the requirements, the applicant may apply for administrative reconsideration or file an administrative lawsuit. The time limit for applying for administrative reconsideration is 60 days, and the time limit for filing an administrative lawsuit is 6 months. When suing, attention should be paid to whether the applied information belongs to the scope of disclosure, and whether it involves state secrets, commercial secrets, personal privacy, etc.

State compensation refers to the system in which state organs and their staff unlawfully exercise their powers, infringing upon the lawful rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, or other organizations and causing damage, for which the state shall be liable for compensation. State compensation includes administrative compensation and criminal compensation. Administrative compensation applies to damage caused by illegal exercise of administrative power; criminal compensation applies to damage caused by illegal exercise of criminal investigation, prosecution, and judicial power. If you believe that state organs and their staff have unlawfully exercised their powers and caused damage to you, you may apply for state compensation according to law.

Yes. Administrative penalties imposed by urban management (comprehensive law enforcement) are specific administrative acts, and the party concerned has the right to apply for administrative reconsideration. The application should be filed within 60 days from the date of knowing the penalty decision. The reconsideration organ is generally the peoples government at the same level or the superior competent department. Before applying for reconsideration, it is advisable to organize relevant evidence (penalty notice, photos, witness testimony, etc.) and state the facts and reasons for the reconsideration request. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer to assess the prospects of the case.

The time limit for first-instance administrative lawsuits is generally 6 months from the date of filing, which may be extended under special circumstances. If a second instance is involved, the time limit is 3 months from the date of filing the appeal. However, the actual time may be longer depending on the complexity of the case. Administrative cases involve government agencies, and some cases may have extended procedures due to coordination and other reasons. Simple cases may take 3-6 months, while complex cases may take more than a year. A professional lawyer can promote procedural efficiency through reasonable strategies.

Yes. Enterprises, as legal persons, enjoy the right to apply for administrative reconsideration and initiate administrative litigation against specific administrative acts of administrative organs. If an enterprise believes that an administrative penalty or other administrative act infringes on its lawful rights and interests, it may apply for administrative reconsideration or file an administrative lawsuit in accordance with the law. Common situations include dissatisfaction with administrative penalties such as fines, revocation of business licenses, and orders to suspend business for rectification; dissatisfaction with administrative licensing decisions; and dissatisfaction with administrative expropriation and compensation decisions. Enterprises should pay attention to preserving evidence and applying for reconsideration or litigation within the statutory time limit.

If property is damaged due to illegal administrative enforcement, you may claim administrative compensation. The procedure is generally: 1) Confirm illegality — first confirm through administrative reconsideration or administrative litigation that the administrative enforcement act is illegal; 2) Apply for compensation — after confirming the illegality, apply for compensation to the compensatory organ (the administrative organ that committed the infringement), generally within 2 years from the date of knowing or should know of the infringement; 3) Administrative compensation litigation — if the compensatory organ fails to make a decision within the time limit or the applicant is dissatisfied with the compensation decision, an administrative compensation lawsuit may be filed. The key is to preserve evidence of the infringement fact and the extent of property damage.

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