Consultation & initial assessment
Fee agreed before the consultation
To analyse a situation, answer specific questions or support a decision.
- Prepared consultation
- Review of initial documents
- Recommendations and next steps
Fees
Clear fees tailored to the engagement.
The fee structure depends on the client’s needs, the complexity of the matter and the level of ongoing assistance required.
Transparency
A clear framework before work begins.
Following an initial discussion, the firm defines the scope, anticipated work and method used to calculate fees.
Except where French law provides otherwise, these elements, costs and potential disbursements are set out in a written fee agreement. The aim is to establish a clear framework proportionate to the matter and to adjust it if the engagement changes.
Options
A structure for each type of engagement.
Fees are communicated after the need has been reviewed. No billable work begins without agreement on the framework.
Fixed-fee engagement
Budget confirmed in a proposal
For work whose scope and deliverables can be defined in advance.
- Audit or compliance project
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Policies, procedures or documentation
Ongoing legal support
Monthly arrangement based on a proposal
For regular legal advice integrated into the organisation’s operations.
- Agreed amount of support
- Review of contracts and documents
- Day-to-day advice and review meetings
- Budget visibility
Litigation & complex projects
Hourly rate or budget by phase
For matters whose scope depends on negotiations, expert reviews or procedural stages.
- Retainers and itemised work records
- Budget reviews at key stages
- Additional success fee where agreed in writing
Fees are stated before or after VAT as appropriate to the client and the proposal. Costs, disbursements, regulated fees and third-party services are identified separately where foreseeable.
Process
From the initial need to the fee agreement.
Initial discussion
You present the context, objectives, deadlines and available documents.
Proposal
The firm recommends the most suitable fee structure and defines the scope.
Agreement & work
The fee agreement is approved before billable work begins.
Fee proposal
Let us define your needs precisely.
A few contextual details are enough to arrange an initial discussion and identify the right framework.