An approach tailored
to every client
Fees, client relationships and case management: three pillars of the firm’s approach.
Flexible fees
A relationship built on trust
A dedicated team
Three principles guide every matter
Fair, tailored fees
Offering each client a fair fee arrangement that reflects costs and the genuine value of our services.
A close, trusted relationship
Building a close, trusted relationship with every client.
A dedicated team
Putting together a dedicated team and tailoring resources to the needs of each matter for greater efficiency and lower cost.
Fee arrangements tailored to your needs
The firm offers a range of fee arrangements, including:
We aim to adapt our fees to each client’s budget, rather than asking clients to accept rigid billing terms.
Hourly fees
Fixed fees
Set for the entire project, a defined period or a particular stage.
Partial success fees
A personal relationship built on trust
Charles de Haas places great importance on building a personal, trusted relationship with each client. The firm is responsive and available, and works closely with clients as a team.
We maintain close, ongoing communication so that information can be shared effectively.
Clients are involved in strategic decisions and the development of legal arguments, and are kept informed of progress on their matter.
We also propose practical, constructive solutions to address issues proactively.
Communication
Teamwork
Forward planning
A dedicated team tailored to each matter
A dedicated team is assembled and coordinated to meet the specific needs of each matter.
We believe that the traditional pyramid structure used by many law firms no longer meets clients’ needs.
We are committed to delivering genuine added value. The firm makes effective use of new technologies and, where appropriate, its clients’ own internal resources.
Where appropriate, we also work with specialist external providers on tasks they can perform more efficiently than a traditional law firm structure.
An experienced lawyer at the firm personally handles each matter and does not delegate it to junior associates or assistants.
This approach delivers greater efficiency at lower cost.
Bringing together the right expertise
When needed, the firm works closely with French and international patent and trade mark attorneys.
We also coordinate matters with foreign law firms and professionals in our network, including lawyers in other practice areas, court officers and experts.
This approach enables us to address the full range of issues in each matter, including the most complex technical questions.