FEES & ENGAGEMENT
INDICATIVE FEE GUIDE · EFFECTIVE 24 JULY 2026Clarity on scope and fees before work begins.
THALEX LAW publishes fees for work that can be responsibly standardised. Litigation, transactions and complex matters receive a written proposal once scope, assumptions and resources have been defined.
PRICING PRINCIPLES
Know what the fee covers.
Scope before price
A proposal identifies the work, deliverables, revision rounds, timing, responsible lawyer and material exclusions.
Fixed where responsible
Fixed fees are preferred for standardised work. Ranges or hourly pricing are used where the volume cannot yet be determined reliably.
No silent scope creep
If facts or scope change, additional work and cost are discussed and approved before that work is undertaken.
INITIAL CONSULTATIONS
Four ways to begin at the right level.
Intake conversation
Up to 15 minutes
No charge
A preliminary check of the practice area, urgency, professional fit and appropriate next step.
- No document review
- No legal opinion
- Not a substitute for advice
Standard consultation
60 minutes · online or in person
VND 2,000,000
A focused discussion with a lawyer based on information and documents approved for advance review.
- Advance review of up to 10 pages
- Advice during the meeting
- Email summary of next steps
Advanced consultation
90 minutes · advance preparation
VND 4,000,000
For contracts, disputes, corporate questions or cross-border issues requiring deeper preparation.
- Advance review of up to 20 pages
- One 90-minute meeting
- Summary of views and next steps
Written consultation
Usually 3–5 business days
From VND 6,000,000
A written response to a clearly framed legal question, with scope and length confirmed in advance.
- One primary issue
- Key legal authorities
- One clarification after delivery
STANDARDISED WORK
Typical ranges for common assignments.
Ranges assume an ordinary matter, complete documents and one feedback round. A fixed fee or fee cap will be confirmed before work begins.
| Service | Typical scope | Indicative timing | Indicative fee |
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| Contract or document review | One document up to 30 pages; risk review, drafting comments and one discussion | 3–5 business days | VND 5–15 million |
| Contract or document drafting | One draft based on agreed instructions and one revision round | 5–10 business days | VND 8–25 million |
| Written legal advice | One question or a related set of questions; legal research and practical recommendations | 5–10 business days | VND 6–20 million |
| Initial dispute assessment | Chronology, key legal issues, available evidence and preliminary options | 7–12 business days | VND 10–25 million |
ONGOING COUNSEL
A predictable legal budget for business.
Monthly retainers suit businesses that need recurring advice, reviews and drafting without a full-time in-house legal function.
Foundation
05 hours / month
VND 12,000,000
Small businesses with recurring but limited legal needs.
Request a proposalOperations
10 hours / month
VND 22,000,000
Businesses with regular contract, employment and governance work.
Request a proposalCounsel
20 hours / month
VND 40,000,000
Growing businesses requiring priority and continuous coordination.
Request a proposalIncluded hours, target response times, rollover and out-of-scope work are defined in a separate proposal. Litigation, major transactions, extensive due diligence and foreign-law advice are not automatically included.
BESPOKE QUOTATION
Complex matters should not be reduced to a generic number.
Disputes & representation
Priced by stage, forum, location, document volume and the agreed scope of representation.
Criminal defence
Agreed separately by procedural stage and fully subject to applicable statutory fee methods and caps.
Transactions & investment
Based on value, parties, documents, diligence, negotiation and multi-jurisdictional elements.
Urgent work
Accelerated deadlines, after-hours work, travel or additional staffing proceed only after the added cost is approved.
TERMS OF APPLICATION
A published fee is not the total cost of every matter.
The pricing method is selected by reference to the scope, nature, time, effort and professional requirements of the legal service.
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Figures exclude VAT at the rate applicable when the invoice is issued.
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They exclude court, government, arbitral, notarisation, translation, expert, travel, accommodation and other third-party costs.
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Indicative timing runs from receipt of complete information, documents and the agreed initial payment.
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Consultation fees are paid before the appointment. One rescheduling is available with at least 24 hours’ notice unless otherwise agreed.
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A paid consultation may be credited against a later phase where work overlaps and the credit is stated in the proposal.
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Every bespoke proposal states its validity period, payment schedule, assumptions, inclusions and adjustment triggers.
HOW TO RECEIVE A QUOTE
Four steps before work begins.
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Share only what is necessary
State the practice area, objective, relevant timing and contact channel. Do not yet send confidential documents or opposing-party names.
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Professional-fit check
THALEX LAW checks conflicts, urgency and whether a paid consultation is needed before a full proposal.
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Receive a written proposal
The proposal states scope, deliverables, timing, fees, tax, third-party costs and adjustment conditions.
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Confirm the engagement
Work starts only after the legal-services agreement is signed and the initial payment conditions are satisfied.
START WITH A DEFINED SCOPE