Fees represent the remuneration for the services provided by the lawyer, encompassing all tasks necessary for the proper handling of the case. Some of these tasks are visible, while others, equally essential, may be less apparent.

The lawyer's fees are determined in full transparency with the client at the outset of the professional relationship and may vary depending on the complexity of the case, the urgency, and the area of law involved. A fee agreement is systematically drawn up to ensure clarity and predictability.

A provisional invoice, aimed at covering the necessary procedures, as well as detailed expense reports, are communicated to the client at regular intervals.

For example, the lawyer's intervention may include:  analysis of documents and case files, meetings, legal research, written or oral consultations, telephone exchanges, drafting and preparation of procedural documents (such as writs, pleadings, submissions, etc.), travel and attendance at hearings, advocacy, as well as waiting time at court.

For each file, a detailed statement, summarising each service provided, is prepared, thus ensuring transparency and clarity in the accounting of fees.

Unless otherwise agreed due to particular circumstances, fees are calculated on the basis of an hourly rate.

Adjustments may be made where the case requires specific expertise, urgent intervention, or where the outcome is particularly favourable to the client—especially when it has a significant financial impact (a "success fee"). In certain situations, a flat fee may be applied for various stages of the procedure, particularly when dealing with simple or repetitive steps. However, such arrangements must be agreed with the client at the outset of the case, unless confirmed in writing by the lawyer setting out an alternative billing method. By default, fees are based on a straightforward hourly rate.

Every procedure incurs costs known as "disbursements". These do not constitute the lawyer's fees, but correspond to the expenses incurred with third parties in the context of the procedure. This may include, for example, court fees (filing fees, copies of files, official documents), as well as costs related to the intervention of a bailiff, an expert, a translator, or even a colleague if necessary.

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