The first meeting with a lawyer is as much about understanding how they will work for you as it is about your case. Clear terms protect both sides.
Check the advocate is registered
Lawyers who practise in Cyprus are registered with the Cyprus Bar Association. A firm will be happy to confirm the details of the advocate handling your matter.
Ask for an engagement letter
An engagement letter sets out who will work on your matter, what is included and what is not, how you will be updated and how the relationship can be ended.
Understand the fee basis
- Fixed fee for a defined piece of work
- Hourly rates, with an estimate of hours
- Staged fees tied to milestones
- Disbursements such as court and registry fees, charged separately
Ask what happens if the work turns out to be larger than expected, and how you will be told before costs increase.
Agree how you will communicate
Confirm the language you will work in, how quickly you can expect replies and who to contact if your lawyer is unavailable.
