General terms
and conditions
The law firm Paetzold Avocats is a French professional partnership of lawyers (société civile professionelle), registered with the Paris Bar since 1995. The law firm Paetzold Avocats is authorised to provide any legal or judicial services under the conditions outlined by Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971 and decree no. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991. The law firm Paetzold Avocats, its partners and associates are subject to the principles of professional ethics detailed in the National Internal Regulations (Règlement Intérieur National) established by the French National Bar Council (Conseil National des Barreaux). These terms and conditions aim to define the working basis of the law firm Paetzold Avocats.
Article 1 - Task
The nature and the content of the task assigned to Paetzold Avocats are determined by the client. The client commits to providing Paetzold Avocats all documents that are useful or necessary for completing their task. Paetzold Avocats reserves the right to refuse any task violating existing laws and regulations, as well as laws that govern the legal profession, or which could give rise to a conflict of interest; or, more generally on grounds of conscience. Any service entrusted to Paetzold Avocats implies that the client has accepted these general terms and conditions.
. Article 2 - Fees
2-1 General Principles
In accordance with article 11 of the National Internal Regulations, Paetzold Avocats has the right to charge their clients for work completed, services rendered and results achieved. Paetzold Avocats may ask their clients to pay a retainer for their fees and expenses. The fees include the invoicing of all actions necessary to the case, namely: research, studies, correspondence, advice, phone calls, meetings, preparation and execution of legal acts and correspondence with the courts, travel to court hearings, expert opinions and, more generally, any legal or administrative measure. The fees are fixed by a mutual agreement with the client.
2-2 Time-based invoicing
Paetzold Avocats charges an hourly rate of between 150 and 400 euros plus VAT. The hourly rate charged for a specific case varies according to the complexity of the case and the level of qualification of the staff handling it. Before Paetzold Avocats starts work on any case it will indicate the applicable hourly rates, or hourly rates that could be applicable if several members of staff are required to work on the same case.
2-3 Flat-rate invoicing
Upon request, Paetzold Avocats can draw up a flat-rate for the services rendered.
2-4 Preparation of a budget
Upon request, Paetzold Avocats will prepare a budget of proposed fees.
. Article 3 - Payment Conditions
Fees become due for payment upon receipt of the invoice, and should be paid to Paetzold Avocats no later than 30 days after receipt. Any late payments will be subject to a penalty calculated using the most recent refinancing interest rate of the European Central Bank, plus 10 percentage points, which will be applied without prior notice in accordance with provisions of article L.441-6 paragraph 12 of the French Commercial Code. In the event of late payment, an additional payment of 40 euros will be due to cover recovery costs, on top of the other penalties detailed above. If these recovery costs should surpass 40 euros, the creditor may claim the difference, provided they present the relevant receipts.
. Article 4 - Jurisdiction and applicable law
These general terms and conditions are subject to French law. Any objection to the amount or collection of the fees, expenses or disbursements of Paetzold Avocats that cannot be resolved by an amicable settlement shall be subject to the procedure detailed under article 174 et seq. of decree no. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991 that governs the legal profession. The President of the Bar Association of the Court of Appeal in Paris can be called upon to intervene by the earliest petitioner.
Paetzold Avocats Paris
General terms and conditions
The law firm Paetzold Avocats is a French professional partnership of lawyers (société civile professionelle), registered with the Paris Bar since 1995. The law firm Paetzold Avocats is authorised to provide any legal or judicial services under the conditions outlined by Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971 and decree no. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991. The law firm Paetzold Avocats, its partners and associates are subject to the principles of professional ethics detailed in the National Internal Regulations (Règlement Intérieur National) established by the French National Bar Council (Conseil National des Barreaux). These terms and conditions aim to define the working basis of the law firm Paetzold Avocats.
Article 1 - Task
The nature and the content of the task assigned to Paetzold Avocats are determined by the client. The client commits to providing Paetzold Avocats all documents that are useful or necessary for completing their task. Paetzold Avocats reserves the right to refuse any task violating existing laws and regulations, as well as laws that govern the legal profession, or which could give rise to a conflict of interest; or, more generally on grounds of conscience. Any service entrusted to Paetzold Avocats implies that the client has accepted these general terms and conditions.
Article 2 - Fees
2-1 General Principles
In accordance with article 11 of the National Internal Regulations, Paetzold Avocats has the right to charge their clients for work completed, services rendered and results achieved. Paetzold Avocats may ask their clients to pay a retainer for their fees and expenses. The fees include the invoicing of all actions necessary to the case, namely: research, studies, correspondence, advice, phone calls, meetings, preparation and execution of legal acts and correspondence with the courts, travel to court hearings, expert opinions and, more generally, any legal or administrative measure. The fees are fixed by a mutual agreement with the client.
2-2 Time-based invoicing
Paetzold Avocats charges an hourly rate of between 150 and 400 euros plus VAT. The hourly rate charged for a specific case varies according to the complexity of the case and the level of qualification of the staff handling it. Before Paetzold Avocats starts work on any case it will indicate the applicable hourly rates, or hourly rates that could be applicable if several members of staff are required to work on the same case.
2-3 Flat-rate invoicing
Upon request, Paetzold Avocats can draw up a flat-rate for the services rendered.
2-4 Preparation of a budget
Upon request, Paetzold Avocats will prepare a budget of proposed fees.
Article 3 - Payment Conditions
Fees become due for payment upon receipt of the invoice, and should be paid to Paetzold Avocats no later than 30 days after receipt. Any late payments will be subject to a penalty calculated using the most recent refinancing interest rate of the European Central Bank, plus 10 percentage points, which will be applied without prior notice in accordance with provisions of article L.441-6 paragraph 12 of the French Commercial Code. In the event of late payment, an additional payment of 40 euros will be due to cover recovery costs, on top of the other penalties detailed above. If these recovery costs should surpass 40 euros, the creditor may claim the difference, provided they present the relevant receipts.
Article 4 - Jurisdiction and applicable law
These general terms and conditions are subject to French law. Any objection to the amount or collection of the fees, expenses or disbursements of Paetzold Avocats that cannot be resolved by an amicable settlement shall be subject to the procedure detailed under article 174 et seq. of decree no. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991 that governs the legal profession. The President of the Bar Association of the Court of Appeal in Paris can be called upon to intervene by the earliest petitioner.
Paetzold Avocats Paris