Asian Legal Fee Structures

From: Chicco, Giuliano (CORP) (giuliano.chicco@corporate.ge.com)
Date: Fri Jun 27 1997 - 05:55:50 PDT


Dear Folks:

        Apparently there are certain countries in Asia which have strict
fee schedules and laws on champerty which control the ability of clients
to set fee rates or negotiate flat fee arrangements with clients.

        I would be grateul for any information, anecdotal, print or
web-base, as to which countries have these rules, and how US companies
(clients) have dealt with them.

Giuliano Chicco
Manager - Legal Information Resources
General Electric Company
203-373-2485
giuliano.chicco@law.ge.com
 

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