Strategic fee structure for complex B2B recovery matters
Fees aligned with the value, complexity and recovery strategy of the matter
LEGATUM & PARTNERS does not apply a generic pricing grid to complex commercial claims. Each mandate is defined after reviewing the amount at stake, the evidential strength of the case, the debtor’s position, the urgency and any cross-border dimension.
Intervention and fee principles
Strategic amicable recovery
Targeted recovery sequences, controlled negotiation and evidence-led pressure before any judicial escalation is considered.
Written scope before action
Pre-litigation
Chronology, account statement, debtor objections and procedural options are structured before a formal step is taken.
Recovery strategy validated
Judicial & enforcement coordination
Where appropriate, the file is steered with authorised professionals, with external costs approved before engagement.
No automatic judicial cost
Engagement principles
- ✓ Clarity with written confirmation of the scope of the mandate before any action
- ✓ Control with a clear recovery strategy, timetable and evidence checkpoints
- ✓ Approval of lawyer, enforcement officer, registry or procedural costs before they are incurred
Fee structure
The fee structure is defined in writing before intervention, according to the value of the claim, the evidential position, the level of dispute, debtor behaviour and the phase concerned.
Amicable recovery
Commission on the amounts effectively recovered, according to the terms set out in the mandate or applicable agreement.
Pre-litigation
Assessment fees, evidential analysis, strategy, reinforced reminder or preparation of the case according to the documents provided.
Judicial phase
Fixed fee or judicial phase fees where provided, with external costs approved in advance when necessary.
Outsourced B2B receivables and disputes management
For companies entrusting several matters, a monthly engagement may be agreed after a portfolio review. The written agreement specifies the scope, number of active matters, reporting arrangements, management committees and the terms applicable to new proceedings.
No engagement is started without prior client approval of the scope, the relevant phase and the applicable fees or costs.
After acceptance, the mandate, invoice and payment instructions are sent through one clear process. Where an advance payment applies, the relevant phase starts after validation and receipt of payment.
VAT, external costs and no guarantee of result
- ✓ VAT: unless otherwise stated, fees are expressed excluding tax and are subject to applicable VAT.
- ✓ External costs: lawyer, enforcement officer, registry, service, expert, translation or enforcement costs are approved in advance when they are necessary.
- ✓ No guarantee of result: fees cover a structured intervention, analysis, strategy and case management; effective recovery depends in particular on evidence, debtor solvency, the existence or absence of a dispute and the procedural avenues available.
Frequently asked questions about fees
Do you work only on a success-fee basis?
Fee arrangements are defined according to the case, its amount, its complexity, the documents available and the stage of intervention. They may include a commission on amounts effectively recovered, fixed assessment fees or judicial phase fees, and external costs approved in advance when necessary.
Are lawyer or enforcement officer costs included?
Necessary external costs, including lawyer, enforcement officer, registry or procedural costs, are approved in advance with the client and handled according to the terms agreed in the mandate.
Do you handle small isolated invoices?
LEGATUM & PARTNERS primarily handles high-stakes B2B claims involving financial, evidential, strategic, litigation or international issues.
Are fees subject to VAT?
Unless otherwise stated in the applicable agreement, fees are expressed excluding tax and are subject to applicable VAT. External costs are handled according to their nature and supporting documents.
Are judicial costs incurred automatically?
No. Judicial costs, lawyer fees, enforcement officer fees, registry fees, service or enforcement costs are approved in advance with the client when they are necessary for the case.
Request a confidential fee assessment
Share the initial details of the matter to receive a confidential assessment of the proposed scope, recovery route and applicable fee structure.