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Time-based
Hourly Rate
Fees are calculated by reference to the time spent by our lawyers on a matter.
Fee basisLawyer time
Billing & Fees
Clear fees.
Considered engagements.
every engagement.Illustration of professional services
Our approach to fees
Arrangements tailored to
your needs.
HS & CO offers several fee arrangements according to the nature of the engagement and the needs of each client.
All fees are structured transparently and tailored to the complexity of the matter and each client’s needs.
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Engagement arrangements
Six arrangements.
One principle: clarity.
Explore the basis of each fee arrangement as a starting point for discussing your requirements.
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Fixed fee
Flat Fee
A fixed fee for specified services with a clearly defined scope.
Fee basisScope of services
03
Agreed outcomes
Success Fee
A fee payable upon achieving the client’s agreed legal objective, calculated as a percentage of the outcome or subject matter.
Fee basisOutcome or subject matter
04
Ongoing support
Retainer Fee
A monthly fee for ongoing legal services, typically for corporate clients.
Fee basisMonthly services
05
Outcome-based
Contingency Fee
A fee payable only if a matter is successful or achieves a favourable outcome.
Fee basisCase outcome
06
Project-specific
Project-Based Fee
A fee tailored to a specific legal project, such as a merger, acquisition or legal audit.
Fee basisScope of the legal project
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Discuss your needs.
Agree the right engagement.
Please contact the HS & CO team to discuss the scope of services and an appropriate fee arrangement.