Fixed Fee per Stage. Zero Surprises Invoices.
At Canaan Lawyers, you receive a clear, itemised breakdown of everything included in your fixed fee for each stage. This ensures you know your exact investment for the agreed scope before work begins, rather than a loose estimate.
How Are Our Fixed Fee Quotes Different From Other Law Firms?
Most law firms issue Cost Estimates, which is a low baseline figures that leave active hourly rates attached in the fine print. When real-world complexities arise (such as extra negotiation turns, strategy calls, or contract amendments), billing switches to hourly rates, leading to unbudgeted fee inflation.
At Canaan Lawyers, we provide Stage-by-Stage Fixed Fees.
What is Included in Every Canaan Fee Quote?
✔ We clearly state the exact number of document revisions, negotiation rounds, and strategy calls included. You know precisely what is covered before we start.
✔ We absorb the risk of unexpected circumstances within our agreed scope, protecting you from unpredictable hourly billing spikes.
Our Clear & Transparent Pricing Promise
If your matter requires additional steps, you will not get a surprise invoice in the mail.
- We talk to you first
If there is additional work you wish us to do, we will explain the next steps clearly and outline your options. - We give you a clear, fixed quote.
If extra work is needed, you will get a simple, upfront fixed fee for the next phase. No hidden hourly rates. - You stay in complete control.
We never do anything further without your consent. You decide how you want to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your fixed fee apply to both litigation and transactional work?
Yes. Whether we are fighting a court battle or drafting commercial contracts, every stage is scoped with a clear, guaranteed fixed fee and defined deliverables.
Why do you require scope approval and payment before work starts?
Prepayment guarantees complete clarity. It allows our legal team to spend 100% of their time driving results for your file, rather than chasing invoices.
What about disbursements (court fees, barristers, search fees)? Are those included?
Our legal service fee is 100% fixed. Third-party out-of-pocket costs (such as court filing fees, title searches, or barrister fees) are clearly itemised and estimated upfront in your quote. We never mark-up disbursements or add hidden “administrative handling” surcharges.
What if we reach a settlement earlier than expected? Do I still pay the full fixed fee?
Yes, because our fee reflects the value, strategy, and senior legal expertise required to achieve a swift resolution, not the number of hours spent sitting at a desk. Resolving a matter early saves you time, stress, and ongoing operational disruption.
What if I just need a quick advice call or a minor question answered later?
All strategic communications within your agreed scope, including scheduled status calls and progress updates, are fully covered. You never have to hesitate to reach out to your legal team out of fear that a short phone call will generate an unexpected invoice.
How can I compare your quote directly against another firm’s hourly estimate?
Ask the other firm to fix their total fees (including all potential revisions, phone calls, and negotiation rounds) in writing. If they refuse to fix their fees or insist on keeping their hourly rate table active in the contract, their estimate is not a true reflection of your final cost.
