Introduction
This Costs Disclosure & Fee Agreement is a professionally drafted legal document that explains how legal costs are charged and sets out the terms of engagement with the client.
It includes a costs disclosure, the required notice under clause 109A of the Legal Profession Regulation 2005, and a fee agreement.
The document is designed to disclose legal costs and client rights as required by the Legal Profession Act 2004 NSW.
It is suitable for matters involving review of documents, advice on documents and drafting documents.
This document includes detailed provisions covering GST, fixed fee and time based billing, professional fees, charges, disbursements, billing arrangements, payment terms, dispute resolution, privacy, trust account authorisation and electronic communication.
📄 Costs Disclosure & Fee Agreement
• Costs disclosure provisions
• Notice under clause 109A Legal Profession Regulation 2005
• Fee agreement terms
• Billing, payment and interest provisions
• Privacy and trust account authorisations
• Electronic communication provisions
What is a Costs Disclosure & Fee Agreement?
A Costs Disclosure & Fee Agreement is a legal document that explains how a law practice charges for legal services and sets out the terms of its engagement with the client.
It includes disclosure of professional fees, charges, expenses, disbursements, billing arrangements, payment terms and client rights.
This document also includes a fee agreement governing acceptance, termination, lien, retention of documents, privacy, trust money authorisation and electronic communication.
Professionally Drafted Legal Precedent
Prepared by experienced Australian commercial lawyers, this precedent provides a comprehensive and reliable framework for real-world use.
The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word and includes an Editing Legal Documents Guide to assist with completing and tailoring the agreement.
Designed for immediate use, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of legal and commercial scenarios.
At A Glance
What This Document Covers
• Costs disclosure
• Fee agreement terms
• Billing and payment terms
• Client rights and notices
• Privacy and trust authorisations
Key Provisions Included
• GST and professional fee disclosure
• Fixed fee and time based billing
• Charges, expenses and disbursements
• Interest on unpaid costs
• Privacy and electronic communication clauses
Typical Use
• Review documents
• Advise on documents
• Draft documents
• Client engagement for legal services
• NSW legal cost disclosure matters
Download Details
• Professionally drafted legal precedent• Suitable for Australian use
• Fully editable Microsoft Word document
• Includes Editing Legal Documents Guide
• Instant download available immediately after purchase
Drafted by Legal Professionals
Our precedents are prepared by Australian legal practitioners and reflect commonly used legal drafting standards.
Practical and Easy to Use
Each template provides a structured framework that can be adapted to suit the specific transaction or matter.
Instant Access
Download immediately after purchase and edit the document in Microsoft Word to suit your requirements.
Also Known As
This document may also be referred to as:
• Costs disclosure document
• Fee agreement
• Legal costs agreement
• Solicitor costs disclosure
• Client costs agreement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this document include?
This document includes a costs disclosure, a notice under clause 109A of the Legal Profession Regulation 2005, and a fee agreement.
Does this document cover billing arrangements?
Yes. The document includes provisions dealing with fixed fee or lump sum costing, time based billing, professional fees, charges, disbursements, billing arrangements and payment terms.
Does this document include privacy provisions?
Yes. The fee agreement includes a privacy clause dealing with personal information protected under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Does this document include trust account authorisation?
Yes. The fee agreement includes authorisation for money received in furtherance of the work to be paid into trust and applied toward costs, disbursements and expenses.
Costs Disclosure & Fee Agreement – Instant Download
• Costs disclosure and fee agreement template
• Includes clause 109A notice
• Covers billing, payment terms and dispute provisions
• Includes privacy and trust account authorisation clauses
• Includes electronic communication provisions
• Fully editable Microsoft Word document
• Suitable for NSW use
• Instant download available immediately after purchase
Used by lawyers, businesses and commercial operators across Australia.
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Instant download. Fully editable Microsoft Word format. Includes practical drafting guidance.