Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions are applied by Rosengrens Advokatbyrå with regard to our clients.
1. Fees
For each assignment carried out, Rosengrens Advokatbyrå will charge fair and reasonable fees in accordance with the Swedish Bar Association Code of Conduct.
In calculating what constitutes fair and reasonable fees, the time expended upon the assignment is the major factor. Rosengrens Advokatbyrå charges for each fifteen-minute period commenced. On request, a work record with each item specified can be provided.
It is possible for Rosengrens Advokatbyrå to reach an agreement with the client if hourly fees exceed the hourly fees which the insurance company will pay for. The client will then be obliged to pay the difference between what the insurance company will pay and the total fees charged.
2. Invoicing
Invoicing is on a monthly basis. Each invoice is payable not later than 15 days after the invoice date. Unpaid invoices will be turned over to Lindorff Sverige AB for collection. Deferred payments or instalment plans are only granted where the client is in especially distressing circumstances.
If the client has an insurance policy which covers legal costs, invoicing is on a monthly basis regardless of whether the insurance company has granted on-account payments or not. The client has the final responsibility for settling claims for payment made by Rosengrens Advokatbyrå should the insurance company raise objections to such claims.
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå does not require monthly payment from consumers.
Expenses incurred by Rosengrens Advokatbyrå on behalf of the client will be invoiced immediately. Major expenses, such as inspections or expert opinions, will only be incurred if the client pays the expected costs in advance.
3. Advance Payments
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå reserves the right to request advance payments both for new and ongoing assignments. Rosengrens Advokatbyrå also reserves the right to delay starting work or taking further measures until the requested advance payment has been received.
In accordance with the regulations of the Swedish National Courts Administration, in cases where legal aid is granted, Rosengrens Advokatbyrå will request payment in advance of that portion of legal costs payable by the client.
4. Relinquishing an Assignment
For failure to pay due invoices, Rosengrens Advokatbyrå reserves the right to either delay proceeding with the assignment or to relinquish the whole assignment.
5. Identification of Parties, Money Laundering, etc.
Legislation covering money laundering and related matters requires Rosengrens Advokatbyrå to report certain transactions involving clients’ funds. We reserve the right to ask for proof of identity and any supplementary information we deem necessary regarding any of the parties to transactions in which Rosengrens Advokatbyrå is involved.
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå may, upon request, need to disclose clients’ funds to involved banks.
6. Limitation of Responsibility
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå disclaims responsibility for completed assignments as follows:
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå is liable for loss or injury suffered by a client only if this is due to negligence or errors committed by Rosengrens Advokatbyrå in carrying out the assignment.
Total financial liability is limited to a maximum of SEK 3,000,000. In calculating any claim, no account shall be taken of loss of profit, reduction in turnover, lost or missed business agreements, losses related to goodwill, or similar matters.
Nor will any payment be made for compensation claims made upon the client for loss or injury suffered by a third party.
7. Changes in Legislation
Rosengrens Advokatbyrå has no responsibility for the effects of changes in legislation or generally accepted practice occurring after advice or services have been provided to a client.
8. Disputes
Any dispute arising from the assignment contract shall be decided by a general court of law.
9. Consumer Disputes
Consumers who find themselves in a dispute with their lawyer are entitled to a fast solution of the dispute through the Swedish Bar Association’s Consumer Disputes Board.
A lawyer has an obligation to participate in the proceedings of the Consumer Disputes Board and is obligated to abide by the decision of the board.
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