Legal fees and consultation costs

Consultation of up to one hour — from MDL 2,000. In the office or online.

The fees shown are minimum amounts. The final fee depends on the complexity of the matter and the work involved.

Consultations and contracts

Legal consultation, up to one hour

from 2 000 MDL

We examine your situation and discuss your legal options. A detailed review with a written report, document drafting and representation have separate fees.

Discussion and review of the documents held by the client, analysis of the relevant legal framework, assessment of the case prospects, and a strategy for the intended objective. The same fee applies to online consultations.

Review of a contract supplied by the client

from 5 000 MDL

Review of the contract and a written report on the risks identified by the lawyer.

Drafting a contract

from 7 000 MDL

Preparation of the draft, including revisions requested by the client after reviewing it.

Civil and administrative litigation

First-instance proceedings, appeals, and Supreme Court proceedings each have a separate stated fee. A consultation and a court-file review are distinct services.

Representation before court proceedings

from 10 000 MDL

Analysis of the situation, preparation of notices and replies, work with evidence, and preparation for possible court proceedings.

Review of a civil or administrative court file

from 10 000 MDL

For cases pending before Moldovan courts: a visit to the court, scanning of the case file, review of the materials, and a written report on the matters relevant to the client.

Representation at first instance

from 15 000 MDL

Preparation and filing of the claim or defence, attendance at hearings, and preparation of the necessary procedural documents. Representation throughout the first-instance proceedings until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Representation in the Court of Appeal

from 15 000 MDL

Preparation and filing of the appeal or response, attendance at hearings, and preparation of the necessary procedural documents. Representation throughout the appeal proceedings until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Representation in the Supreme Court of Justice

from 20 000 MDL

Preparation and filing of the cassation appeal or response, preparation of the necessary procedural documents, and attendance at hearings if held. Representation until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Criminal defence

First-instance proceedings, appeals, and Supreme Court proceedings each have a separate stated fee. A consultation and a court-file review are distinct services.

Lawyer attendance at one procedural action

from 4 000 MDL

During the criminal investigation stage: detention, arrest, a search, questioning or another procedural action. This fee covers one such action.

Defence throughout the criminal investigation

from 20 000 MDL

The lawyer’s participation in all criminal investigation actions throughout the entire investigation stage.

Review of a criminal court file

from 10 000 MDL

For cases pending before Moldovan courts: a visit to the court, scanning of the case file, review of the materials, and a written report on the matters relevant to the client.

Criminal defence at first instance

from 20 000 MDL

Attendance at hearings and preparation of all procedural documents needed for the defence. Assistance throughout the first-instance proceedings until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Criminal defence in the Court of Appeal

from 20 000 MDL

Attendance at hearings and preparation of all procedural documents needed for the defence. Assistance throughout the appeal proceedings until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Criminal defence in the Supreme Court of Justice

from 25 000 MDL

Preparation of all procedural documents needed for the defence and attendance at hearings if held. Assistance until the court issues its final ruling at that stage.

Understanding the fees

  • All amounts are in Moldovan lei (MDL).
  • “From” indicates the minimum fee. The fee for a particular matter depends on its complexity and the amount of work required.
  • First-instance proceedings, appeals, and Supreme Court proceedings each have a separate stated fee. A consultation and a court-file review are distinct services.

Assistance tailored to your matter

If your needs fall outside the services listed above, we discuss the documents, objective, and work required. This provides a basis for a strategy and a fee reflecting the scope of the work. We also clarify any associated procedural expenses when discussing the overall cost.

Questions about fees

Does an online consultation cost more?

No. An online consultation costs from MDL 2,000, the same as a regular consultation, and lasts up to one hour.

Does a representation fee cover every court level?

Each fee covers the stated stage: first instance, appeal, or Supreme Court proceedings. The services and fee for a further stage are discussed separately.

How can I find out the fee for a complex matter?

Contact the team with a brief description of your situation. The documents, procedural stage, and work required help us determine the fee for your matter.

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