State Council & Administrative Contracts

The practical value of this service

1. Preservation of strict administrative appeal deadlines
2. Institutional experience before the Supreme Administrative Court
3. Practical solutions for the relationship with government bodies

Typical scope of work

1. Drafting and reviewing administrative contracts and government tenders
2. Administrative-licence disputes (factories, establishments, public facilities)
3. Challenging administrative decisions before the State Council
4. Representation before the Supreme Administrative Court
5. State-property disputes and construction violation and removal cases

Who we advise

• ICompanies contracting with government bodies
• IIInvestors challenging administrative decisions that affect a project
• IIIDevelopers and industrial facilities in licensing disputes

How we handle this kind of work

1. IRapid review of the challenged decision and the authority's position
2. IIAligning the file with the correct administrative procedure and appeal deadlines
3. IIICoordination between the administrative and judicial tracks

What you can do on your own before any consultation

These are practical steps for anyone facing a matter of this type — whether they end up working with the firm or not. The goal is that you start prepared, and that any counsel you engage later costs you less.

1. I
   Define the outcome in one sentenceWrite down the result you actually want. "I want to incorporate a joint-stock company" or "I want to challenge a licence-refusal decision." Clarity from day one saves enormous time later.
2. II
   Gather the core documentsEvery legal matter starts with paperwork: national ID, commercial register, tax card, notarised powers of attorney, and any prior correspondence with the relevant authority.
3. III
   Identify the deadlines in playMost legal decisions carry a strict appeal window. Fifteen days for administrative grievances, sixty days for appeals, and so on. Check the date on every decision you've received.
4. IV
   Know the other partiesWhich authority, company, or individual is on the other side — and in what legal capacity? The answer shapes jurisdiction and strategy.
5. V
   Write down what you've already triedHave you corresponded with the authority? Filed a prior request? Met another adviser? This information determines the right starting point.
6. VI
   Form a rough sense of cost and timelineA good counsel lays out expected cost and stages at the first meeting. Ask about both before you commit.

Questions we're often asked

• IDo I need a lawyer for this type of matter?+

  Not every matter needs one. Simple files with a clear government form you can handle yourself. But anything that affects investment, carries strict deadlines, requires contract drafting, or challenges a decision is worth a counsel.
• IIWhat should I prepare before the first consultation?+

  A two-paragraph written summary of the facts, copies of the core documents, and any prior decisions or correspondence. This shortens consultation time and sharpens the legal view.
• IIIHow long do these proceedings typically take?+

  Timeline varies considerably by matter type and authority involved. The first consultation gives a realistic estimate based on your specific facts.
• IVHow are law firms billed for this kind of work?+

  Most common: a fixed fee per stage, hourly for open-ended engagements, or a percentage of transaction value for commercial matters. The structure is agreed at the start of the engagement.

Official authorities and references

Anyone dealing with this type of matter should know the official authorities involved. These are direct links to government portals — useful whether you work with us or not.

• State Council of Egyptwww.moj.gov.eg→
• Government Services Authoritywww.moj.gov.eg→