1. Amendments
Sag-fe agreement of the client, the counsel does not change the calculation method of his fees, expenses and outlays during the handling of the case.
2. Advance payments and/or intermediary fees
In order to keep the client informed of the cost of his intervention, counsel requires adequate advance payments as well at the beginning of his intervention as in due course with its fulfilment.
The advance payments are determined by taking into account the services carried out and to be carried out, and of the costs and outlays expended or to be expended.
He can also establish intermediate statements of fees, especially upon completing a level of jurisdiction.
3. Payment
Requests for advance payment, intermediate statements of fees and statements of fees are payable according to the law of 2 August 2002 about delays of payment, which provide in particular for payment within 30 days as from receipt of the invoice and for ipso jure interest on arrears in the event of delayed payment.
In the event of non-payment within due time, counsel reserves to suspend implementation of his mission, of which he will inform the client while drawing his attention to the possible consequences which could result from it.
4. Disputes
Any client agrees to submit any dispute relating to the statement of expenses and fees of counsel to the Fees Commission established by the Bar Association to which counsel belongs.
If necessary, only the Courts of the legal district within which counsel is established are qualified.