Fixons à XXX francs le montant de la provision à valoir sur les honoraires
English translation: retainer
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Let us fix the allocated estimate of fees in the amount of Explanation: xxx francs. (Literal, adjust to the tenor of your document). |
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peer agreement (net): +1on the account Explanation: The amount of the provision to be paid on the account of fees will be fixed to XXX francs. Se dit d'une somme versée qui sera déduite d'une dette lors du règlement définitif. Une somme à valoir sur le prix d'un contrat, de services ou de biens, versée avant que le contrat ne soit exécuté, les services rendus ou les biens livrés, est appelée « avance », « acompte » ou « arrhes ». GDT |
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Let us set the amount/portion of the fees to be paid in advance at ... Explanation: rephrasing the previous |
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We suggest setting the allocated fees at XXX FF Explanation: Perhaps too simple for a legal document, but at least there is no sign of "franglais" |
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The amount of the retainer shall be set at XXX francs Explanation: The ordinary term for this is "retainer". comptabilité 1 / 7 retainer provision n. f.Syn.somme versée à titre d'acompte n. f. Déf. :Honoraires versés à un membre d'une profession libérale pour s'assurer de sa disponibilité et de ses services pendant un nombre maximal d'heures au-delà duquel le client doit verser un supplément d'honoraires. Note :Parfois, selon les circonstances, le mot « retainer » pourra se rendre par le terme « acompte » ou l'expression « honoraires payés d'avance ». Reference: http://www.granddictionnaire.com |
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Extra sources Explanation: Note also that the term « retainer » is used to describe the agreement drawn up between client and solicitor, setting out the terms upon which the solicitor is engaged. http://www.lawpage.co.uk/meetingcosts.mv When deciding to employ a solicitor, it is vitally important that you agree at the outset how much his/her services will cost. Such an agreement is known as a "retainer". http://www.firstlaw.co.uk/main.html?inc=legal_agreement Standard Contract 1 Law firm's retainer At the moment the client clicks on an "Accept" link a formal retainer is entered into between the client and the law firm on the terms of the particulars and this agreement. If there is any inconsistency between the particulars and this agreement the particulars prevail. The law firm will have overall responsibility for the conduct of the matter as the client's retained solicitor/legal service provider notwithstanding that it may delegate some or all of its duties to us or other professional advisers. http://www.nccba.org.uk/international-practice-rules.htm 4 In relation to work falling within paragraphs (1) (2) or (3) accept (otherwise than as an employee) an annual fee or retainer a fixed fee or a conditional or contingent fee where this is permissible under the laws or rules of the place where the services are to be provided, and at the sole discretion agree any reduction in fees. http://www.danielbarnett.co.uk/links/links_firms.html Mason & Co. A firm of solicitors in Bakewell, Derbyshire specialising in employment law. The firm comprisies of two partners, Robin Mason and Helen Mason, and an assistant solicitor, Annabel Taylor (all ex-large firm). The firm acts for large employers all over the UK (e.g. Manchester, Brimingham, Exeter, Glasgow), and a significant client base in London. It also offers employers' insurance against claims by employees and a 24 hour advice line in return for a fixed annual retainer. http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/document.asp?languageid=1&docum... http://www.legalcv.com/legal/cv/jobs/faq.cfm |
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