Administrative law · Andorra
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Administrative disputes in Andorra follow a judicial system structured by the Llei qualificada de la Justícia. We help you identify a lawyer admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra who handles public-law matters. Tell us about your case and receive a free matching proposal.
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Administrative law in Andorra
How administrative law works in Andorra
If you are dealing with a public decision, permit, sanction or public contract in the Principality, you may need an administrative law lawyer in Andorra. Andorra is a parliamentary co-principality whose 1993 Constitution created a fully separated judicial power. The Llei qualificada de la Justícia of 3 September 1993 allocates judicial power to the Batlles, the Tribunal de Batlles, the Tribunal de Corts and the Tribunal Superior de Justícia, and structures it into civil, criminal and administrative jurisdictions. The sources of law are the Constitution, qualified laws, ordinary laws and Government regulations, with Andorran custom and the case law of the Tribunal Superior de Justícia completing the system. Proceedings and filings are in Catalan, so foreign clients often need a lawyer who can manage documents in that language. Lawyers must be admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra. We match you with a lawyer who handles administrative law.
Local framework
Administrative law in Andorra: courts, deadlines and costs
Administrative cases are heard within the Andorran judicial organisation, whose structure and powers are set by the Llei qualificada de la Justícia. The same advocate represents and defends the client, and Catalan is the working language of the courts. The verified points below help you prepare questions for a lawyer.
Court structure for administrative disputes
The Llei qualificada de la Justícia of 3 September 1993 allocates judicial power to the Batlles, the Tribunal de Batlles, the Tribunal de Corts and the Tribunal Superior de Justícia, structured into civil, criminal and administrative jurisdictions. The Batllia d’Andorra hears first instance and investigation; the Tribunal de Corts deals with serious criminal offences; the Tribunal Superior de Justícia is the highest instance and hears appeals.
Judicial self-government
The Consell Superior de la Justícia is the body of representation, government and administration of the judicial organisation. It safeguards the independence and proper functioning of justice in Andorra, including the appointment and discipline of judges. For clients, this means administrative disputes are handled within a system designed to keep adjudication separate from the executive.
Who may practise as a lawyer
Practice is reserved to advocates admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra (CADA), regulated by Law 48/2014 of 18 December, amended by Law 10/2023. Admission requires the required law degree, the Andorran aptitude certificate after passing exams, and a practical traineeship. Andorra has no separate procurador profession: the same lletrat represents and defends you in judicial proceedings.
Language and procedural documents
Catalan is the sole official language of the State and of judicial activity. Proceedings, filings and judgments are in Catalan, which is a practical point for foreign clients and for drafting documents to be used before the Andorran courts. Plan for translation or instruct a lawyer able to work in Catalan.
Court fees and free legal aid
Judicial fees (taxes judicials) are governed by the Llei de taxes judicials of 22 June 2000. The taxpayer is the claimant or applicant for the court service, and the fee counts as procedural costs. Free legal aid (benefici de justícia gratuïta) is granted by reasoned order to persons proving insufficient resources and can cover duty-advocate assistance and defence.
Sources of law and legal research
The sources of law are the Constitution, qualified laws (lleis qualificades), ordinary laws and Government regulations, with Andorran custom and the case law of the Tribunal Superior de Justícia completing the system. Research and argument in an administrative matter usually require checking both legislation and jurisprudence, while Andorran civil law is not codified in a single code.
The data above comes from official Andorran sources (the Consell General, justice.ad, cada.ad and the Portal Jurídic d’Andorra), reviewed on 9 May 2026.
- Consell General – Constitution of Andorra
- Justícia d’Andorra – judicial system
- Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra
- Llei qualificada de la Justícia, 3 September 1993
- Law 48/2014 on the practice of the legal profession
- Codi de procediment civil – procedural periods
- Ordinary civil procedure threshold
- Llei 15/2022 on urban leases
- Free legal aid – beneficiary regime
- Llei de taxes judicials, 22 June 2000
- Llei 31/2018 on labour relations
Common situations
When clients look for administrative law help
Administrative matters often involve short procedural windows and documents drafted in Catalan. These are typical starting points.
A public decision went against you
You may have received a refusal, permit condition, sanction or administrative act and are unsure which Andorran court or procedure applies. A local lawyer can review the document, the notification date and the available route.
You are not sure who may represent you
In Andorra, only advocates admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra may practise. There is no separate procurador profession, so the same lawyer who represents you usually pleads your case before the court.
Language and deadlines feel difficult
Judicial activity is in Catalan, and procedural periods are counted in business days. Missing a deadline can close a route, so it is sensible to ask a lawyer to check dates and filings early.
How matching helps
A clearer route to local administrative law support
Our service is designed to connect you with a lawyer who works with the Andorran legal framework, without promising any particular outcome.
Verified local admission
We look for lawyers admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra, the body that regulates practice in the Principality under Law 48/2014 as amended.
Knowledge of the administrative jurisdiction
Your case is matched with a lawyer who works with Andorra’s administrative jurisdiction, within the judicial structure set by the Llei qualificada de la Justícia.
Deadlines and documents in Catalan
A matched lawyer can review notification dates, business-day computation and Catalan-language filings, helping you prepare documents that meet local procedural expectations.
Clear route to costs information
You can ask about judicial fees under the Llei de taxes judicials, freely agreed professional fees and free legal aid where you prove insufficient resources.
European reach
Other countries covered by our network
If your matter has a cross-border element, you can also request matching in these European jurisdictions.
FAQ
Administrative law in Andorra: common questions
Do I need an administrative law lawyer in Andorra for every public-law dispute?
Not always, but administrative matters often involve the Batllia d’Andorra, the Tribunal de Batlles or appeal before the Tribunal Superior de Justícia. Because the Codi de procediment civil and special laws define when an advocate is mandatory, a short case review is the safest way to know whether you need representation.
Who can practise as a lawyer in Andorra?
Practice is reserved to advocates admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra, regulated by Law 48/2014 as amended by Law 10/2023. Admission requires a law degree, the Andorran aptitude certificate after exams and a practical traineeship. Andorra has no separate procurador profession.
In what language are Andorran court proceedings conducted?
Catalan is the sole official language of the State and of judicial activity. Proceedings, filings and judgments are in Catalan. Foreign clients should plan for translation or work with a lawyer able to draft and argue in Catalan.
Are there court fees for administrative cases in Andorra?
Yes. Judicial fees (taxes judicials) are governed by the Llei de taxes judicials of 22 June 2000. Article 2.1 taxes administrative jurisdiction proceedings, among others. The taxpayer is the claimant or applicant, and the fee is considered procedural costs.
Can I get free legal aid in Andorra?
Free legal aid (benefici de justícia gratuïta) is granted by the judge by reasoned order to persons who prove insufficient economic resources. The benefit can cover duty-advocate assistance, defence and representation in criminal proceedings, authorised procedural expenses and free judicial copies or notarial acts.
How long do I have to appeal an administrative decision?
The verified deadlines include 20 business days for a civil appeal against final judgments, 13 business days for a motion for reconsideration and, in special procedures, 13 business days. Administrative deadlines can vary by procedure, so check the notification date with a lawyer immediately.
Next step
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Describe your case, the authority involved and any deadline you have received. We will match you with an administrative law lawyer in Andorra whose practice covers the issue. The matching service is free and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.