Fees /
We provide services under a range of fee structures, depending on the nature of the matter.
We aim to provide cost transparency and certainty.
We are always happy to chat about fees prior to an engagement,
and will always try to accommodate your preferences.
​​Fixed Fee
​For simple, discrete, instructions (e.g. documenting an agreement that does not require close negotiation) we will quote a fixed fee.
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Hourly Billing
Where it is difficult to estimate how much work will be required to resolve a matter (e.g. where a dispute requires ongoing negotiation) we generally calculate our fee based on an hourly rate at our standard commercial rates as per our Terms of Engagement. We will always provide you a good faith estimate of time at the outset and will let you know in advance if our estimate is likely to be exceeded (and the reasons why).
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Mixed model
Where it is difficult to estimate how much work will be required to resolve a matter, but the matter includes discrete inputs (e.g. the base agreement, and close negotiation of terms) we will split out the discrete inputs and provide a fixed quote for these. The remainder of our work will be provided on an hourly basis. ​
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Results Based
​We have confidence in our services and are prepared to share your risk where there is a significant up-side to capture. We commonly employ this fee structure for deals and settlements where there is a large speculative upside but a reasonably high risk of failure or where you have a strong position but are unable to pay up-front or afford the risk. Where we act on this basis, we bill our time at an uplifted hourly rate to reflect risk (payable on success) and discount our bills to significantly less than our standard rates in the event we do not achieve the desired outcome.
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Retainers
​We value your repeat business. If you anticipate an on-going need for our services, we are happy to provide services at a wholesale rate via retainer.
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No Hidden Cost
We do not include office fees, surcharges, or other hidden costs in our terms of engagement. Other than necessary disbursements (which we will advise you of ahead of time)​ our fee will always be a single figure calculated in strict accordance with our terms.
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Please Note
We are not a Legal Aid services provider, and we seldom provide services on full contingency.