Fees
Two billing methods, and a fee agreement signed before any work begins. The firm does not publish a rate card: each matter is quoted after an initial discussion of its scope.
Fees for representation, consultation, assistance, advice, drafting of private legal instruments and advocacy are set by agreement with the client. (…) Fees take into account, according to custom, the client’s financial situation, the difficulty of the matter, the costs incurred by the lawyer, their standing and the work carried out. Setting fees solely on the basis of the outcome of proceedings is prohibited. An agreement providing, in addition to remuneration for work performed, for an additional fee based on the result obtained or the service rendered is lawful.
Article 10 of Act no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971
Two billing methods
Hourly
Billing based on the number of hours spent on the matter.
- Hourly rate set out in the fee agreement
- Statement of work accompanying each invoice
- Suited to matters whose scale cannot be fixed in advance
Fixed fee
A global, firm amount agreed in advance between the lawyer and the client.
- Scope of the transaction defined in writing
- Used for matters unlikely to involve contingencies
- For example incorporating a company
The fee agreement
Every engagement is preceded by a written fee agreement between the firm and the client, setting out the scope of the transaction and the pricing that applies to it.
Getting a quote
The scope of a matter is established during the first discussion. Describe your situation or book an appointment, and the firm will tell you which billing method applies and the order of magnitude for your file.
Payment
The firm is a member of an approved management body, A.G.I.L. agil.asso.fr ↗
Set out your situation to the firm
Response within 24 working hours for enquiries within the firm’s scope.