Focused initial review
A defined review of a contract, timeline, counterparty or legal issue, with findings and recommended next steps.
FEES & ENGAGEMENT
Understand the scope before the work begins.
Legal fees depend on the facts, documents, urgency, forum and scope. We aim to make the proposed work and the assumptions behind it clear before an engagement starts.
A CLEARER COMMERCIAL CONVERSATION
Start by defining the decision.
An initial discussion should identify the matter, the desired outcome, the available information and the work product that would be useful. Only then can the appropriate fee structure be considered.
Possible engagement structures
Fixed-fee scope
Where the deliverables and assumptions can be defined in advance, a fixed-fee proposal may be appropriate.
Hourly or staged work
More complex matters may be handled in stages or based on time spent, with the scope and reporting approach explained in the engagement terms.
Ongoing counsel
Operating companies may need recurring support for contracts, compliance, employment or dispute-risk questions.
What affects cost
- Number and complexity of contracts, parties and documents.
- Translation, evidence, technical or factual review required.
- Urgency, travel, negotiation, filing, hearings or enforcement work.
- Whether the matter is handled in one stage or a sequence of defined stages.
What happens next
Send a concise outline through the contact page. We can then discuss conflicts, the available documents, the requested outcome and whether a consultation or written proposal is appropriate. No fee or result is promised by this webpage.
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General information only. Fees are agreed in writing for a specific engagement and may be subject to applicable taxes, expenses and terms.