Our fee in the area of compliance depends on the individual needs of our clients and the specific requirements of the respective project. We offer flexible billing models to ensure transparent and predictable remuneration. The most important variants are:
1. Settlement by expense (hourly rate)
- When is it used?
- For complex, project-related tasks such as internal investigations, the development of comprehensive compliance programs or risk analyses.
- Example:
- A company needs a complete review of its international compliance structures. We calculate 300 € per hour, and the entire project covers 50 hours.
- Total fee: 15.000 €.
- Benefit:
- Flexibility with varying requirements.
- Transparent billing based on actual performance.
Flat-rate fee
- When is it used?
- For clearly defined projects with predictable scope of work, e.g. This is the case with the introduction of a whistleblowing system or the implementation of a compliance audit.
- Example:
- For the creation and implementation of a GDPR-compliant data protection concept, a lump sum fee of 10.000 € Agreement.
- Benefit:
- Planned costs for the client.
- Clear definition of benefits.
3. Monthly consultation fee (retainer model)
- When is it used?
- For long-term compliance, e.g. For example, regular advice on data protection issues, ongoing risk monitoring or support for an internal compliance team.
- Example:
- A company includes with us a monthly flat rate of 5.000 € onwards. This includes up to 15 hours of advice per month, for example to review new rules or address ad hoc enquiries.
- Benefit:
- Continuous availability of expert knowledge.
- Cost efficiency for regular consultation needs.
4. Settlement according to Lawyer Remuneration Act (RVG)
- When is it used?
- In rare cases, e. g. For example, in court proceedings relating to compliance violations.
- Example:
- In the defence of an enterprise in a fine procedure, the fee is measured according to the value of the dispute, e.g. For example, in the case of a claim value of: 500.000 € a fee of approximately 7.000 € (plus expenses and VAT).
- Benefit:
- Clear legal requirements for remuneration.
- Suitable for high-value procedures.
Comparison of models
| Model | Typical use | Examples of costs |
|---|---|---|
| After effort | Complex, undefined projects | 300 €/hour, e.g. B. Total 15,000 € |
| Flat-rate fee | Clear, limited tasks | 10,000 € for GDPR concept |
| Monthly lump sum | Ongoing advice | 5,000 €/month for regular services |
| RVG | Judicial proceedings | 7,000 € for a claim value of 500,000 € |
Legal fee
Our goal is to offer clients a tailor-made fee design that is tailored to their requirements and the respective project situation. The billing according to expenses, flat-rate or monthly is particularly suitable for the dynamic requirements in the compliance area, while the RVG billing is an exception for judicial proceedings. We always attach importance to transparency and fairness.