Contingency Fee Agreement Template for Philippines

1. Parties: Identification of the Attorney/Law Firm and the Client with complete details

2. Background: Brief context of the legal matter and the reason for entering into a contingency fee arrangement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement including 'Recovery', 'Contingency Fee', 'Costs', and 'Net Recovery'

4. Scope of Legal Services: Detailed description of the legal services to be provided and the specific matter or case covered

5. Contingency Fee Structure: Clear statement of the percentage or calculation method for the contingency fee, including any sliding scale if applicable

6. Costs and Expenses: Explanation of how litigation costs and expenses will be handled, including whether they are deducted before or after calculating the contingency fee

7. Payment Terms: Specifics about when and how payment will be made upon successful recovery

8. Client's Rights and Obligations: Overview of the client's responsibilities and rights during the representation

9. Attorney's Rights and Obligations: Overview of the attorney's responsibilities and rights during the representation

10. Termination: Conditions and procedures for terminating the agreement, including fee calculations in case of early termination

11. Governing Law: Specification that the agreement is governed by Philippine law and reference to relevant regulations

12. Execution: Signature blocks and notarization requirements

1. Schedule A - Expense Categories: Detailed list of what constitutes reimbursable expenses and how they will be handled

2. Schedule B - Fee Calculation Examples: Examples showing how the contingency fee will be calculated in various scenarios

3. Schedule C - Client Document Checklist: List of documents the client needs to provide for the case

4. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney: Standard power of attorney form if required for the specific case

5. Appendix 2 - Disclosure Statement: Required disclosures under Philippine law regarding contingency fee arrangements