Availability and the responsible advocate are confirmed before professional engagement.
Questions to discuss
- What happened and what outcome are you seeking?
- Have any notices or proceedings already begun?
- Which dates need professional review?
Documents to prepare
- Chronology and agreements
- Relevant correspondence and records
- Notices, orders and hearing details
How the discussion may proceed
1
Explain the dispute in date order.
2
Discuss jurisdiction, evidence and possible routes.
3
Agree any notice, filing or representation separately.
Scope and fees
Agree what is included, the professional fee, applicable taxes and approved expenses before work begins. Review, drafting, dispatch, filing and representation are separate tasks unless the engagement expressly includes them.