Our charges are calculated in accordance with the New Zealand Law Society's guidelines (refer Rule 3.01). These charges, like other professional people, are based on experience, time spent on your file, the specialised knowledge required, importance and complexity of the matter, urgency, difficulty and the specific skills involved.
In legal work there are many factors which are hard to measure and which will affect the final cost.
Delays by the other party can also increase costs and be outside your lawyer's control.
If what is involved changes or looks as though it will change, let us know immediately. We will contact you as soon as any unforseen delay, unusual difficulties or other circumstances are encountered which may increase any fee estimate provided to you. Communication between all parties is paramount.
