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Brus Chambers professional charges are mainly
computed on hourly basis, blended hourly rates,
some are customised on case to case basis or on
fixed fee, retainer etc depending on client
requirement or on the matter. All disbursements
and service tax where applicable are computed on
actual unless the same is a package offer.
Billing Methods
Client has an option to select any one of the
billing method before commencement of work.
Hourly Billing Rates
(Our Billing Code- 01HBR)
Hourly rates are defined by qualifications,
experience of the partner or lawyer working in
the file this also depends on complexity,
urgency, budget and requirements in the matter.
While computing the hourly rate of each partner
or lawyer we have also considered the
competitive market, efficiency of each lawyer
and the discount that could be made available to
make the hourly rate reasonable. Each partner’s
hourly rates are defined above.
Generally, the firm's time is billed at hourly
rates which vary consistent with the experience
of the various lawyers and staff who work on the
case. The practice is also to employ non-lawyers
within the firm (e.g. paralegals) wherever
possible to assist the lawyers in the matter.
Unless other arrangements are made in advance,
the client is invoiced on a regular basis for
the time spent by the firm on a client's matter
and for costs and expenses incurred on behalf of
the client.
Hourly rate are often used where the scope or
type of service to be provided is not routine or
evolve over time or will be determined by
factors outside the control of the client (e.g.,
an opposing litigant, a corporate acquisition or
a similar type of custom engagement). When
entering into an hourly fee arrangement, the
client is encouraged to seek estimates for the
work. Litigation budgets often form a part of
the communication process. While the ongoing
detailed reporting sometimes itself increases
the level work, with email and fax deliveries,
short and informal updates become a more
effective tool to solidify and bolster the
attorney client relationship.
It is the firms practice to notify client at the
time the firm is engaged as to the number of
lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that
will work in the file and should there be a
requirement to increase the number of lawyers or
non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the
client and if there is no such notification from
the beginning then it is assumed that only the
lead partner along with a paralegal will work in
the given file.
All Disbursements incurred are computed on
actual. Third party costs would include the
following (where applicable): travel and
transport; photocopying; phones and faxes;
experts and counsels; airfare, hotels and meals,
video-conferencing; correspondent fees and
expenses; court or institutional fees' stamping
and registration; government, quasi-government
or other fees; other actual expenses.
Each client has a dedicated partner (the lead
partner) who will lead, co-ordinate and will be
directly responsible to meet the client
requirements effectively.
Our Billing rates are subject to a minimum fee
of USD 500 + Disbursements on actual.
Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of
hours/ man-hour computation, the total usage of
time is reflected in our Bill of Cost when
forwarded.
Blended Hourly Rates
(Our Billing Code- 02BHR)
Blended hourly rates are usually based on the
average rate of two or more personnel (lawyer
and/or non-lawyer including paralegals) who will
work on a file. All time is billed at this
blended hourly rate, regardless of which
personnel is doing the work. In our blended
billing rates each client has a dedicated
partner (the lead partner) who will lead,
co-ordinate and will be directly responsible to
meet the client requirements effectively. This
blended hourly rate for the given file is agreed
with client at the time of the firm is being
engaged.
It is the firms practice to notify client at the
time the firm is engaged as to the number of
lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that
will work in the file and should there be a
requirement to increase the number of lawyers or
non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the
client.
Many clients are opting for this method as this
method for small-size to mid-size to large-size
work is economical and easy to compute and
understand.
All Disbursements incurred are computed on
actual. Third party costs would include the
following (where applicable): travel and
transport; photocopying; phones and faxes;
experts and counsels; airfare, hotels and meals,
video-conferencing; correspondent fees and
expenses; court or institutional fees' stamping
and registration; government, quasi-government
or other fees; other actual expenses.
Each client has a dedicated partner (the lead
partner) who will lead, co-ordinate and will be
directly responsible to meet the client
requirements effectively.
Our Billing rates are subject to a minimum fee
of USD 500 + Disbursements on actual.
Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of
blended billing hours, the total usage of time
is reflected in our Bill of Cost when forwarded.
Fixed fee for various stages of work
(Our Billing Code- 03FVS)
Fixed fees are fees that client agrees to pay a
decided definite amount for a particular work
unto certain stage as assigned to law firm, By
defining the set fee client are aware of the
cost upfront, this method helps client to budget
their legal expenses. We estimate the fees and
expenses unto certain stage and set the
professional fee unto that stage and once that
stage is about to be completed we estimate the
next stage. All third party expenses are on
actual but is estimated for convenience of
client and added to the fixed fee, if it is
apprehended that the third party expenses is
likely to escalate or de-escalate then client
are informed accordingly.
Certain types of matters under fixed fee
arrangements include
a. company incorporation,
b. acquisition,
c. simple contract drafting,
d. trademark filing,
e. admiralty ship arrest
f. or similar types of work.
Annual Retainer
with Discounted blended hourly rates
(Our Billing Code- 04ARD)
The firm is retained by client for twelve
months, the retainer fees is a set fee payable
by client for being retained, our firm annual
retainer fee is set at USD 6000 and during this
period the blended hourly rates as defined above
will apply at 35 per cent of the applicable
rates and this rate will apply unto 160 man hour
whether used or unused by client, and on
completion of 160 man hour thereafter our
standard blended hourly rates will apply.
It is the firms practice to notify client at the
time the firm is engaged as to the number of
lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that
will work in the file and should there be a
requirement to increase the number of lawyers or
non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the
client.
All Disbursements incurred are computed on
actual. Third party costs would include the
following (where applicable): travel and
transport; photocopying; phones and faxes;
experts and counsels; airfare, hotels and meals,
video-conferencing; correspondent fees and
expenses; court or institutional fees' stamping
and registration; government, quasi-government
or other fees; other actual expenses.
Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of
blended billing hours, the total usage of time
is reflected in our Bill of Cost when forwarded.
Discounted Billing rates
(Our Billing Code- 05DBR)
Our firm considers offering a discounted rate if
the firm receive a certain level of work from
the client, the level of discount increases as
volume of work to the firm gets higher. Discount
offer is discussed with the partner concerned.
Contingency Fee
(Our Billing Code- 06COF)
Contingency fees are not allowed under the
Indian law therefore all disbursements or third
party expenses estimated should be paid in
advance, while our Professional fees (estimated
man hour) of at least fifty percent should be
paid in advance and the balance fee should be
discussed with the partner concerned. We do not
recommend contingency fee for client as our
partner's rates are twenty percent more than
regular rates.
PAYMENT MODE
Accountable advance, as agreed should be
deposited with Brus Chambers prior to
commencement of any work, either by Bankers
Cheque in favour of "Brus Chambers" or by
irrevocable telegraphic transfer to our bankers
at "HSBC" or "DBS Bank Ltd" unless advised
differently from the main office.
Brus Chambers is a partnership law firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act and is also registered with the Bombay High Court as Advocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitors. All partners are also registered with the Bar Council to practice law while some partners are also registered with the Supreme Court of India as Advocate on Record and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. The information provided in the entire site is of general nature and may not apply to any particular set of facts or circumstances. It should not be construed as soliciting for client nor as legal advice and does not constitute an engagement of Brus Chambers or establish an attorney-client relationship. If you wish to browse our URL any further then may we request you to read the terms & disclaimer page.
