Professional fees
Understand what pays for the legal work and how the basis of charging is explained.
Read the guide →The costs conversation
Legal costs explained
A solicitor’s professional fee is only one part of the costs picture. Read the guides below together, then use the checklist to identify anything that needs to be explained for your own matter.
VAT and outlays
Identify the expenses that can sit alongside a solicitor’s own professional fee.
Read the guide →Different claim outcomes
Ask what is payable after success, an unsuccessful outcome, or ending instructions early.
Read the guide →Written costs information
Know what to look for in costs information, agreements and later updates.
Read the guide →Start with the written terms
This website provides general information about legal costs in Ireland. It is not an offer by Lalloo Solicitors of any particular costs arrangement. Terms for an individual matter must be considered separately and confirmed in writing.
Put the information to use
Our checklist brings together questions about fees, expenses, recovery from another party and changes during a claim.
Questions to ask your solicitor