The lawyer's fees are governed by the National Internal Regulations of the National Bar Council (art. 11 RIN).

The lawyer informs his client of his fees from the first meeting (method of determination and any possible change in their amount).

The fee is thus fixed by mutual agreement between the parties.

It is useful to check beforehand whether you have legal protection (coverage of part of the costs of proceedings by insurance) or whether you are eligible for legal aid (total or partial).

In the absence of full legal aid and except in cases of force majeure, or in the context of particularly complex cases, fees will be fixed by mutual agreement between the client and the lawyer. A fee agreement initialled and signed by the parties will confirm the fee. Each party will have a copy.

Fees are set based on the following elements:

• the time spent on the case,
• the research work,
• the nature and difficulty of the case,
• the importance of the interests in question,
• the impact of the fees and expenses of the firm to which it belongs,
• its reputation, qualifications, seniority, experience and specialization,
• the benefits and results obtained for the benefit of the client by his work, and the service rendered to the client,
• the client’s wealth situation

The lawyer in charge of a file may request fees from his client even if this file is withdrawn before his conclusion, to the extent of the work accomplished.

Some files will be subject to a fixed fee, to which will be added fees and disbursements, others will be subject to an hourly fee.

The customer shall be informed of any fees, disbursements and emoluments which he may incur:

• The costs correspond to the expenses incurred by the lawyer for the proper conduct of the case and are subject to a chargeback at real price plus, where applicable, VAT. Travel expenses are charged to the current tax schedule plus VAT if applicable. The flat fee is 7% of the fee.
• The disbursements correspond to the expenses incurred by the firm on behalf of the client during the completion of legal formalities (legal publicity, court fees, chamber of trades, fees of bailiff of service, etc.).
• Right of oral argument or equivalent contribution to the right of oral argument: For any case before a court, a right of oral argument is due by the client to the lawyer. This right of pleading is then donated by the lawyer to the Caisse Nationale des Barreaux Français (CNBF).

In the absence of payment of the requested provision, the lawyer may waive or withdraw from the case under the conditions provided for in Article 13 of the decree of 12 July 2005. He provides his client with any information necessary for this purpose.

Fees are set excluding taxes.

The firm is subject to 20% TVA.