Contingency Fee Agreement for Singapore

Contingency Fee Agreement Template for Singapore

This document type, while common in some jurisdictions, is not legally permissible in Singapore due to restrictions under the Legal Profession Act 1966. In Singapore, lawyers are prohibited from entering into arrangements where their fees are contingent upon the success of a case. Alternative fee arrangements must be used instead, such as fixed fees, hourly rates, or staged payments that are not dependent on case outcomes.

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What is a Contingency Fee Agreement?

Contingency Fee Agreements typically structure legal fees as a percentage of the amount recovered in a case, but such arrangements are explicitly prohibited in Singapore. The Legal Profession Act 1966 Section 107(1)(b) bars lawyers from receiving remuneration dependent on claim success, considering such arrangements champertous. When seeking to establish fee arrangements in Singapore, alternative structures must be used that comply with local regulations while still providing clarity on fee expectations and payment terms.

What sections should be included in a Contingency Fee Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification of the law firm and client with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the legal matter and reason for engagement, including reference to Singapore legal restrictions on contingency fees

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Alternative Fee Structure: Clearly defined fee arrangement that complies with Singapore law, specifying fixed fees or time-based billing structure

5. Scope of Services: Detailed description of legal services to be provided

6. Payment Terms: Timeline and method of payment, including billing intervals and payment requirements

7. Termination: Conditions under which either party may terminate the agreement

What sections are optional to include in a Contingency Fee Agreement?

1. Conflicts of Interest: Declaration of any potential conflicts, to be included when relevant to the specific engagement

2. Third Party Costs: Treatment of external costs and disbursements, include when external services may be required

3. Client Obligations: Specific client responsibilities, include for complex matters requiring significant client cooperation

What schedules should be included in a Contingency Fee Agreement?

1. Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fee structure, hourly rates, or fixed fees as applicable

2. Scope of Work: Detailed description of services to be provided, including any limitations or exclusions

3. Team Structure: List of lawyers and staff assigned to the matter with their respective roles and responsibilities

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Singapore

Publisher

Genie AI

Document Type

Fee Agreement

Cost

Free to use
Industries

Legal Profession Act 1966 - Section 107(1)(b): Explicitly prohibits contingency fee arrangements in Singapore. Lawyers cannot receive remuneration dependent on the success of a claim. Such arrangements are considered champertous under Singapore law.

Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015: Governs professional conduct including fee arrangements between lawyers and clients. Specifically prohibits fee-sharing arrangements that could compromise professional independence.

Civil Law Act: Maintains maintenance and champerty as torts and crimes in Singapore. Under this act, contingency fee agreements may be void for being against public policy.

Alternative Fee Arrangements: Due to legal restrictions, alternative fee structures must be used instead of contingency fees. These can include standard fee-for-service agreements, fixed fee arrangements, time-based billing, and staged payment structures (not contingent on outcome).

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