Enforcement

Enforcement and special administrative law

Within administrative law, enforcement plays an important role, particularly in the area of environmental law. Many activities require an environmental permit, for example, for building a house, operating a business premises, or using land in violation of the applicable designation. 

If actions are taken without a permit or in deviation from the conditions of a granted permit, the government can take action through enforcement measures. The most common measure is the order subject to a penalty payment, where a violation must be terminated under threat of a fine. 

Such situations can have significant financial and operational consequences. Our lawyers have extensive experience with enforcement procedures and assist governments, businesses, and individuals with objections, appeals, or strategic consultations. 

Public administration transparency 

The Open Government Act (Woo) has replaced the Public Access to Government Information Act (Wob) since 2022 and regulates the right to access government information. Transparent decision-making requires a careful balance between transparency and the protection of interests such as privacy, sensitive business information, or safety. 

We advise and represent: 

• Governments in handling Woo requests; 
• Businesses and citizens who wish to request information or want to oppose disclosure. 

Special administrative law 

Special administrative law covers various specific legal areas in which administrative bodies set rules or supervise. Our practice includes, among others: 

• Operating licenses: Municipalities can set additional rules for, for example, hospitality, prostitution, retail, or short stays. We advise on applications, grounds for refusal, and procedures. 
• Privacy: The GDPR imposes strict requirements on the handling of personal data. We assist governments and businesses with compliance, data breaches, enforcement, and objection procedures. 
• Lease: We advise on lease contracts, terminations, substitutions, and the Implementation Decision on leases. Collaboration with property managers ensures an integrated approach. 
• Healthcare and health law: Our specialists support healthcare institutions with issues related to medical liability, administrative licenses, supervision (IGJ), and personal injury. 

Tenancy law 

In situations where administrative law and tenancy law intersect, such as in enforcement regarding illegal residence or use contrary to the designation, knowledge of residential tenancy law is essential. This area of law has many mandatory provisions, such as tenant protection, which cannot simply be excluded contractually. We advise on disputes regarding use, termination, or special forms of residence (such as housing for labor migrants). 

Would you like to know more about administrative law enforcement, transparency, or specific administrative law procedures? Please contact our specialists for expert and practical advice.