Fees

Our services are generally invoiced on the basis of an agreed hourly fee according to the actual time spent. The applicable hourly rate depends in particular on the value of the matter, the complexity of the engagement, and the experience and specialisation of the adviser handling it. The hourly rate is generally between CHF 180.00 and CHF 400.00.

For clearly defined and specified assignments, flat fees may also be agreed in advance. This requires the scope, objective and expected work involved to be sufficiently determinable.

In addition to the fee, a small-expenses allowance of 3% of the invoiced amount is charged. This covers in particular photocopies, telephone charges, postage and comparable minor administrative expenses. Actual disbursements such as travel expenses, external fees, special courier services or similar third-party costs are invoiced separately.

Our fees are generally subject to value added tax, currently 8.1% VAT.

For an insurance brokerage engagement, remuneration is generally paid through commissions from the relevant insurance companies. In these cases, clients generally incur no additional fee unless otherwise agreed.

For a property sale, remuneration is generally agreed as a success-based sales commission. Depending on the property, the scope of the engagement and the specific agreement, this is usually between 1% and 3% of the sale price. The details are agreed in writing in advance.

Invoicing and payments on account

Invoicing depends on the nature, scope and duration of the engagement. For smaller assignments, the invoice is generally issued once the service has been completed.

For larger, longer-term or particularly complex engagements, we reserve the right to request payments on account or advance payments. Extensive engagements may also be invoiced in monthly, quarterly or project-based instalments.

The final invoice is generally issued upon completion of the engagement, taking account of any payments already made on account or in advance.

Legal expenses insurance

If you have legal expenses insurance, please contact the insurer in advance and check whether it covers the service you intend to obtain from us. Request written confirmation of cover in good time to avoid unpleasant surprises. Please note that in court proceedings we may represent you only in areas of law where admission to the bar is not required, such as tax law.

Legal aid

If you do not have sufficient financial means to pay for legal representation and the costs of proceedings, we can submit an application for legal aid to the competent court. Where granted, the costs of the proceedings and legal representation may initially be paid from court funds. The requirements in every case are the client’s lack of means and sufficient prospects of success in the matter.