Allowances Fees are charged in accordance with the principles set out in the Swedish Bar Association’s Code of Conduct for Lawyers and are determined based on several factors, such as time spent, the complexity of the case, the expertise, experience and resources required for the assignment, time constraints and results achieved. On request and if possible, an estimate of what the fee may amount to can be made prior to the assignment. In this case, accrued fees may be reported on an ongoing basis. Each such estimate is based on the information provided at the time of the estimate and is not a fixed price quote. In addition to fees, certain other costs are also charged, such as travel expenses, application fees, costs for other advisers and experts, and fees for database searches. In addition to fees and other costs, VAT is added. If no other fee has been agreed, the normal starting point for calculating fees is SEK 2,400 per commenced hour excluding VAT.

Billing

Unless otherwise agreed, invoicing is done monthly by e-mail or regular mail to the client. Instead of invoicing work done during the period in question, we can issue a preliminary invoice ”on account” for our fee. In such cases, the final invoice for the assignment must state the total amount of our fee from which the fee paid ”on account” is deducted. In some cases, advances are requested on fees and costs for payment of future invoices, which applies to both new and ongoing cases. The law firm has the right to wait to start work, or wait with further measures, until the requested advance has been paid. The total amount of the final fee and costs for the assignment may be higher or lower than the advance amount. In the event of payment after the due date of the invoice, interest will be charged in accordance with the Interest Act on outstanding amounts from the due date until full payment has been received. In court proceedings and arbitration, the main rule is that the losing party pays the winning party’s legal costs. Sometimes exceptions are made, and under certain conditions, the costs are only partially or not reimbursed at all. Regardless of whether you win or lose the dispute or if you are not awarded full compensation for the legal costs, you must pay full compensation to the law firm and for fees and costs incurred in connection with the proceedings. If legal protection is granted, the insurance normally covers only part of the hourly cost. Deductibles are also deducted according to the insurance terms and conditions. The law firm’s fee is not limited to what can be obtained from the insurance and you must still pay for the fee and costs to the extent that they exceed the insurance fee.

Resignation of assignment

In the event of non-payment of overdue invoices, the Law Firm reserves the right to either postpone the performance of the assignment or to withdraw from the assignment in its entirety. Identification of parties, money laundering and more with regard to legislation regarding money laundering etc, the law firm has a reporting obligation on certain transactions concerning client funds, etc. We reserve the right to request identification and additional information regarding all parties involved in transactions that the law firm assists.

Limitation of Liability

The Law Firm disclaims liability for the performance of the assignment as follows. The law firm is liable for damage suffered by the client only if the damage was caused by the law firm through fault or negligence in the performance of the assignment. When calculating damages, compensation is not paid for loss of profit, loss of turnover, loss of or missed business agreement, loss of goodwill or the like, nor for claims for compensation that the client may suffer because of damage suffered by a third party. The liability is always limited to the amount paid out by the law firm’s insurance company if the law firm’s liability insurance is used.

Legislative amendment The Law Firm has no responsibility for the effect of legislative changes or changes in practice that take place after advice or counsel has been given to the client.

DisputesDisputes arising from the assignment agreement shall be settled by a general court. The consumer who ends up in a dispute with his or her lawyer can get quick help in resolving the dispute with the help of the Consumer Disputes Board. A lawyer is obliged to participate in the Board’s review and comply with the Board’s decision. Read more: www.advokatsamfundet.se/konsumenttvistnamnden.