Fees
Transparent fees tailored to your needs and the complexity of your case
Choosing a lawyer also means choosing a way of working together and building a professional relationship based on trust. The issue of fees should not be a taboo subject or a source of concern: it deserves to be addressed clearly from the outset so that you can make informed decisions.
This transparency allows you to:
Budget
Make decisions
Compare
Have peace of mind
A mutual commitment
Discussing fees also provides an opportunity to clearly define the scope of my work, the expected results, and the resources we will dedicate to the project. It’s a mutual commitment: you know what you’re paying for, and I commit to delivering the results you need.
Available billing options
Every case is different. I will recommend the billing method that best suits your situation and the nature of your needs.
Hourly rates
Policy: Billing based on the actual time spent on your case (hourly rate × number of hours).
Suitable for:
- Litigation cases with an uncertain duration
- Complex cases requiring in-depth research
- Support on evolving issues
Advantage: You only pay for the work actually performed, with detailed tracking of the time spent.
Flat-rate fees
Principle: a fixed amount agreed upon in advance for a specific service.
Suitable for:
- Projects with clearly defined scope (GDPR audits, contract drafting, targeted compliance)
- Legal proceedings with predictable stages
- Responses to formal notices or complaints
Advantage: You know the total cost from the start, regardless of how long the assignment actually lasts.
Blended fees
Principle: a combination of a base fee and additional compensation based on results (success fee) or time spent.
Suitable for:
- Projects involving a predictable phase (fixed-price) and an uncertain phase (time-and-materials)
- Disputes involving significant financial stakes
Advantage: a balance between budget predictability and flexibility.
Ongoing support (retainer)
Policy: Monthly or quarterly fees for regular support and a set number of services.
Suitable for:
- Companies with recurring legal needs related to GDPR or commercial law
- The in-house legal counsel
- Managing multiple cases simultaneously
Benefits: guaranteed availability, preferential rates, and budget control throughout the year.
What is included in my fees
My fees cover all services required to handle your case:
Additional costs:
- Court costs (stamp duties, court fees, judicial officer fees);
- Any expert fees that may be required;
- Travel expenses.
I will always inform you of these fees and confirm them with you before incurring them.
Transparency and Fee Agreement
A binding contract
In accordance with the rules governing the legal profession, a written fee agreement must be signed for every case before I begin my work.
This agreement states:
- The nature and scope of my assignment
- The method of calculating fees (flat rate, time-based, or a combination of both)
- Billing terms and payment deadlines
- Expenses that may be incurred
- Conditions for a possible review
A standard quote
For every project, I will send you a detailed quote that includes:
- The exact scope of the service
- The amount of the fees (or the estimated range)
- Expected costs
- Completion timelines
Please approve this quote before I begin working on your project.
Regular follow-up
For projects billed by the hour, I’ll keep you regularly updated on the progress and the time spent. No surprises: you’ll always know where things stand.
