01 / Fee models
Three ways to pay.
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01 — MODEL62% OF MATTERS
FIXED
One price, agreed before we start.
BEST FOR
Contracts, agreements, wills, reviews — anything with a clear scope.
EXAMPLE
Shareholder agreement review
$2,400
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02 — MODEL27% OF MATTERS
CAPPED
Hourly work, with a ceiling you choose.
BEST FOR
Negotiations and disputes where the path is known, but not every step.
EXAMPLE
Executive exit negotiation
cap $8,500
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03 — MODEL11% OF MATTERS
HOURLY
Time recorded, reported every month.
BEST FOR
Litigation and complex matters that may change direction.
EXAMPLE
Commercial litigation
$320 / hr
02 / Guide prices
Guide prices.
FROM · EXCL. TAX · CONFIRMED IN WRITING
| PRACTICE | SERVICE | MODEL | TYPICAL TIME | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS LAW | COMPANY FORMATIONIncorporation, articles, first board minutes. | FIXED | 1 week | $1,200 |
| BUSINESS LAW | SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTDrafting or full review with recommendations. | FIXED | 2 weeks | $2,400 |
| BUSINESS LAW | COMMERCIAL CONTRACTSupply, services or distribution agreement. | FIXED | 1–2 weeks | $1,600 |
| DISPUTES | LETTER BEFORE ACTIONAssessment of your claim and a formal demand. | FIXED | 1 week | $900 |
| DISPUTES | MEDIATIONPreparation, attendance and settlement terms. | CAPPED | 4–8 weeks | $5,500 |
| PRIVATE CLIENTS | WILL & POWER OF ATTORNEYFor one person, including a review meeting. | FIXED | 2 weeks | $950 |
| PRIVATE CLIENTS | ESTATE ADMINISTRATIONProbate, assets and distribution. | CAPPED | 3–9 months | $4,800 |
| EMPLOYMENT | SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTAdvice on terms and signing for the employee. | FIXED | 3–5 days | $750 |
| EMPLOYMENT | EXECUTIVE EXITFull negotiation of package and covenants. | CAPPED | 3–6 weeks | $4,200 |
| REAL ESTATE | COMMERCIAL LEASE REVIEWReport on key risks and suggested changes. | FIXED | 1 week | $1,400 |
03 / Estimate
Rough estimate.
INDICATIVE ONLY · NOT A QUOTE
01 — PRACTICE
02 — COMPLEXITY
03 — URGENCY
04 — LIKELY TO GO TO COURT?
04 / No surprises
What’s included.
THIRD-PARTY COSTS AT COST, NEVER MARKED UP
INCLUDEDIN EVERY FIXED FEE
- Partner time on your matter
- All calls, emails and meetings
- Drafting and every revision
- Plain-language summary of the outcome
- Standard copying and courier
- A final review call
SEPARATEALWAYS AGREED FIRST
- Court and registry feesAT COST
- Barristers and expertsQUOTED FIRST
- TranslationsAT COST
- Foreign counselQUOTED FIRST
- Travel outside the cityAGREED FIRST
- Work outside the agreed scopeNEW ESTIMATE
05 / Billing
How billing works.
NO WORK BEFORE A SIGNED ENGAGEMENT LETTER
DAY 1
FIRST CALL
Thirty minutes with a partner. Free, confidential, no obligation.
1 DAY
WRITTEN ESTIMATE
Scope, model and price in writing — within one business day.
BEFORE WORK
ENGAGEMENT LETTER
You sign the fee and scope. Nothing starts until you do.
EVERY MONTH
MONTHLY REPORT
One clear invoice with time spent, progress and what comes next.
WE ACCEPT
- Bank transfer
- Card
- Client account
Instalments available on matters over $10,000
06 / Questions
About money.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
A WRITTEN estimate.
Within one business day.
Free, with no obligation.