Feesare usually set on the basis of the following:
- the nature and difficulty of the case
- the time spent on the case
- the urgency
- the result.
Fees are subject to value added tax(TVA) at the rate of 19.6 % for payments made in France.
Anadvance on costs and fees is usually required before work begins on a case.
The firm may also offer its clients a system of fees based on time spent. The invoice will then be related solely to the time spent on the case by the barrister and any other colleagues.