transparent success based progressive
At ADLP solicitors we are changing the way we do business. No more hourly rates. No more one-off charges for phone calls or letters. We want a better, clearer relationship with our clients.
At ADLP solicitors we want to change the relationship we have with our clients. As a profession we have for too long accepted the hourly rate as an industry standard. We are challenging this and changing our business to meet the demands of our clients. ADLP Clear is about transparency, certainty and partnership. It’s a progressive approach aimed at developing a new way of working with clients. We will fix our fees, share the risks as well as the rewards and give you the comfort that we are working alongside you to deliver success. We would love to talk to you about how ADLP Clear can benefit your business.
1
clear:fixed fee
Our hourly rates have been replaced with fixed fees for each stage of a court action or a specific piece of work. This lies at the heart of ADLP Clear. By removing the uncertainty and worry associated with hourly rates we hope to foster a culture of clarity and trust. ADLP Clear will offer a fixed fee for a tailored package of services from the beginning to the end of the litigation process. Agreed upfront and in advance, our fixed fee service is designed to give you clarity, certainty and piece of mind.
2
clear:sharing the
Sharing the risks
We are prepared to share the risks as well as the rewards. In suitable cases, we will assess your prospects of winning and agree a fee based on a successful outcome. There are no fees to pay to us if you lose.
The risks of litigation are these: • • •
You may lose, and have to pay the other side’s costs Win or lose, you have to pay your own legal costs In addition, you may have to pay for outlays such as expert’s and advocate’s fees
Security and protecting against loss
We are working in partnership with insurance providers to offer After the Event Insurance which protects you against your opponent’s costs in an unsuccessful claim.
3clear:the retainer We want to foster a long term relationship with you and encourage you to make us your firm of choice. Our monthly retainer service is designed to provide you with our expertise and advice whenever you need it, without the worry of incurring unexpected time-based fees. The service can be adapted to suit your exact requirements and can include a range of services that you utilise on a regular basis, for example: • • • • • •
employment advice advice on contractual disputes debt and retention recovery updates on relevant legal developments advice on terms and conditions covering the fees of raising of court proceedings of less than £5000
www.adlp.co.uk/clear
mediation adjudication arbitration litigation debt recovery opinions
www.adlp.co.uk/clear Edinburgh Office: t: 0131 225 6750 I e: info@adlp.co.uk I 3-5 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7PE Glasgow Office: t: 0141 354 1670 I e: info@adlp.co.uk I 272 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JR www.facebook.com/alistairdeanlawpractice
Twitter@ADLPsolicitors