ATTORNEY'S FEES AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE

Standard fees and an individual agreement

The standard hourly rate for legal defense and assistance is 300 euros per attorney hour, including VAT.

The attorney's fee is determined individually for each particular case, taking into account its factual and legal complexity, the scope of the legal services entrusted and the amount of work required. The specific financial terms are set out in the legal defense and assistance agreement.

When a lump-sum fee rather than an hourly fee is agreed, the standard attorney's fee for legal representation and defense for one court instance is 30 000 euros including VAT.

The applicable fee model, the particular court instance, the scope of the legal services entrusted, and the actions and expenses included are expressly agreed in the individual agreement, taking into account the factual and legal complexity of the case and the work required. The stated standard amount is for one instance and does not automatically cover other stages or instances.

Where an hourly fee is agreed for legal representation and defense, the initial advance required to start work covers a minimum of 10 attorney hours — 3 000 euros including VAT at the standard hourly rate. This advance is not a fixed price for completing the case. The minimum 10-hour condition applies only to the hourly model.

Payment procedure and methods

The agreed attorney's fee is paid in advance and in full, against an issued pro forma invoice — by bank transfer to the IBAN specified in writing by the attorney, or by bank card through an online POS terminal using a payment link provided by him.

Installment payments are neither accepted nor negotiated.

The particular engagement and its financial terms require the attorney's express written acceptance and an individual agreement. Sending an inquiry does not in itself mean that a contract has been concluded, payment made or work started.

Expenses and possible recovery of costs

An acquittal or the termination of criminal proceedings does not automatically result in the state reimbursing the entire attorney's fee paid. Whether and how such amounts may be claimed, and the amount of any compensation, depend on the applicable law and the particular circumstances. The court may award an amount lower than the fee paid. Full recovery of costs is not guaranteed.

Stating a standard fee does not in itself determine whether or which other expenses are included. This is clarified in the individual agreement.

Legal information: Supreme Court of Cassation — compensation for attorney's fees paid in a claim under the State and Municipalities Liability for Damage Act.