Fees

The fees are calculated in accordance with the deontological rules of the Paris Bar which include:

- Case difficulty
- The importance of the interest
- The diligences to perform and the time to execute them
- Expenses incurred.
- Charges incurred by the firm activity

The first meeting within the limit of 50 minutes is invoiced as follows:

- 120 € including VAT for individuals
- 180 € including VAT for companies ( 150 € excluding VAT)

During the first meeting, after outline of the client’s situation, the fees as well as the terms and conditions of payments will be fixed.

Three possibilities will be offered to clients and unless otherwise stated, the first method will be applied.

Moreover, the firm charges various expenses under the conditions set forth on point 4.

1. Invoicing on time basis

The firm charges a € 200 hourly fee (excluding VAT) for individuals and a € 250 hourly fee (excluding VAT) for companies. We try to estimate the necessary fees However, for legal procedure, this estimation is subject to modification regarding the difficulty to foresee in advance the adversary arguments and the complete time of litigation The collection of fees after court decision is always calculated on time basis.

2. Invoicing including a fixed sum plus an additional success fee

This additional success fee may be a fixed sum or a percentage of the financial gain or savings realised.

3. Invoicing on a time basis plus an additional success fee

This additional success fee may be a fixed sum or a percentage of the financial gain or savings realised. As is customary, a provisional fee is requested at the beginning of the procedure which will be deducted from the final invoice.

4. Expenses charged to clients

The following expenses are not included within the fees and are charged to clients
- Taxes
- Expenses (i.e. postal charges, documentation, copy expenses, judicial expenses, etc….)
- Judicial and registration charges