How much does the first consultation cost?

The first consultation is billed at a fixed price, announced when the appointment is made. It is deducted from the fees if you then entrust the case to the firm.

According to the nature of the engagement: flat fee for defined matters, time spent for litigation, monthly retainer for recurring advice. The chosen method and the amounts appear in a fee agreement signed before any work begins.

Is an advance payment requested?

Yes, an advance is generally requested at the start of the engagement. It is deducted from the fees and its amount appears in the agreement.

Is a success fee possible?

Yes, in addition to a base fee — never alone, which the law prohibits. Its formula is agreed in writing before proceedings are engaged.

Fees

Predictable fees,
agreed before acting.

No work begins without a signed fee agreement. You know the financial framework of the engagement before it starts.

Principles

Predictability is part of the advice

For an executive, an unpredictable fee is one more risk. The firm therefore treats the financial framework the way it treats the case: in writing, in advance, without ambiguity.

Every engagement starts with a quote, continues with a signed fee agreement, and is invoiced in detail. Amounts depend on the nature and complexity of the matter: they are specified at the first meeting.

Four billing methods

The method depends on the engagement; it is proposed and explained at the first meeting.

Initial consultation

A first meeting at a fixed price, announced when booking, to frame the issues and the options. Deducted from the fees if you then instruct the firm.

Flat fee per engagement

For defined matters — incorporation, shareholders’ agreement, contract, T&Cs — an overall amount set from the start, with no surprises.

Retainer

For recurring needs, a monthly flat rate covering day-to-day questions, reviews and legal follow-up — the reflex of in-house counsel, without the hire.

Time spent & success fee

For litigation and open-ended engagements, detailed billing by time spent — supplemented where appropriate by a success fee agreed in writing.

Amounts are specified at the first meeting, according to the nature and complexity of the matter, and formalised in a written fee agreement.

Transparency

How it works, concretely

Quote & agreement

After the first meeting, a written quote then a signed fee agreement before any work begins.

Advance payment

An advance is requested at the start; it is deducted from the engagement’s fees.

Detailed invoicing

Invoices that itemise the work performed. You always know what you are paying, and why.

Frequently asked questions

Let’s talk about it simply.

The financial framework is discussed from the first exchange. You then decide, fully informed.

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