Our Professional Fees
At South Sudan Associated Advocates (SSAA), our professional fees are charged strictly in accordance with the applicable laws governing advocacy, including the Advocates Act 2013 and the Advocates Conduct of Business Rules 2014. Our fee structure reflects the nature, complexity, and responsibility of each matter entrusted to us. We are committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and professional integrity in all billing arrangements.
Clients who engage the firm for a specific legal matter are billed on a case-by-case basis. Fees are determined based on:
The complexity and technical demands of the matter
The level of professional skill and responsibility required
The urgency and timelines involved
The estimated time commitment necessary to achieve the client’s objectives
Where appropriate, we may provide a structured fee estimate at the outset of the engagement.
Corporate and individual clients who appoint SSAA as their retained legal advisors are billed in accordance with the terms set out in a formal Retainer Agreement.
Retainer arrangements are structured to provide:
Ongoing legal advisory support
Priority access to our legal team
Predictable billing frameworks
Strategic partnership and continuity of counsel
The terms of each retainer are customized to align with the client’s operational scale, sector, and anticipated legal needs.
Unless otherwise agreed, our fees are calculated based on the time expended by our lawyers in delivering legal services, multiplied by our standard hourly charge-out rates applicable at the time of engagement.
Hourly rates are determined by:
The seniority and experience of the lawyer assigned
The technical complexity of the matter
The level of strategic responsibility involved
All applicable rates and billing arrangements are clearly outlined in the Engagement Letter issued upon formal appointment.
SSAA operates through dedicated specialist practice area teams. Work is allocated to ensure that tasks are handled at the appropriate level of seniority and expertise.
This structured allocation ensures:
Efficiency in service delivery
Cost-effectiveness for clients
Enhanced technical precision
Consistent quality control
We believe that specialist team structures significantly elevate the standard of legal service provided to our clients.
FAQs
Our fees are calculated in accordance with the Advocates Act 2013 and the Advocates Conduct of Business Rules 2014.
Unless otherwise agreed, fees are based on the time expended by our lawyers multiplied by the applicable hourly rate. The rate applied depends on the seniority, experience, and level of responsibility required for the matter.
All billing terms are clearly outlined in the Engagement Letter issued upon appointment.
In appropriate matters, particularly where the scope of work can be clearly defined at the outset, we may offer fixed or capped fee arrangements.
Such arrangements are determined based on:
Complexity of the matter
Anticipated time commitment
Risk exposure
Regulatory requirements
Fixed-fee engagements are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Case-Based Engagement:
Clients who instruct the firm for a specific matter are billed for that particular assignment only.
Retainer Arrangement:
Clients who appoint SSAA as ongoing legal advisors enter into a Retainer Agreement. This arrangement provides structured, continuous advisory support and is billed according to mutually agreed terms.
Retainers are particularly suitable for corporate clients requiring ongoing regulatory, contractual, or compliance support.
Yes. Where possible, we provide an estimate or scope-based billing projection before commencing work. However, in litigation or complex regulatory matters where developments may be unpredictable, estimates may be revised as the matter progresses.
Transparency in cost communication is a priority.
Certain matters may involve third-party expenses such as:
Court filing fees
Government levies
Registration charges
Expert witness fees
Travel-related expenses
Where applicable, these disbursements are discussed with the client in advance and billed separately from professional fees.
We operate through specialist practice area teams and allocate work at the appropriate level of seniority. This ensures:
Efficiency in service delivery
Avoidance of unnecessary senior-level billing
Technical precision
Responsible time management
Our internal review processes maintain both quality and billing discipline.
Absolutely. We encourage open discussion regarding fee structures before formal appointment to ensure clarity, alignment of expectations, and mutual understanding.
We believe that transparent communication is foundational to a successful professional relationship.
Billing frequency depends on the nature of the engagement:
Transactional matters are typically billed periodically or upon completion of defined milestones.
Litigation matters may be billed monthly or per phase of proceedings.
Retainer clients are billed in accordance with the agreed retainer structure.
All billing arrangements are clearly stated in the Engagement Letter.
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