Our modest contribution to latest issue of CEE Legal Matters magazine tangles some intriguing client-attorney relations. Enjoy reading.
Nenad Cvjeticanin, Managing Partner, Cvjetićanin & Partners law office: One common issue is a misalignment of expectations. Despite our best efforts to communicate clearly and set realistic goals at the outset, sometimes clients have unreasonable expectations or demand outcomes that are not feasible within legal constraints. When it becomes apparent that we cannot meet these expectations, despite our efforts to manage them, it may be necessary to part ways.
Another recurring challenge is non-compliance or refusal to adhere to legal advice. Our role as legal advisors is to provide sound guidance based on our expertise and knowledge of the law. However, if a client consistently disregards our advice, engages in unethical practices, or refuses to comply with legal requirements, it compromises our ability to represent them effectively and ethically. In such cases, we have no choice but to terminate the relationship to protect the integrity of our firm and uphold legal standards.
Additionally, financial issues can strain the client-lawyer relationship. Despite our best efforts to establish clear fee arrangements and communicate transparently about costs, some clients may struggle to fulfill their financial obligations. This can create tension and resentment, particularly if the client disputes the fees or refuses to pay for services rendered. While we strive to work with clients to find mutually acceptable solutions, persistent non-payment or disputes over fees may ultimately lead to the termination of the relationship.
In case you missed it back in April, for our Corner Office series in Issue 11.3 of the CEE Legal Matters magazine, we asked Managing Partners across the region: “Post-accepting mandates, what have been the main reasons for which you ended up having to drop clients?”
Eversheds Sutherland Slovakia’s Bernhard Hager, PR Legal’s Ivana Ružičić, Bán, S. Szabó, Rausch & Partners’ Rausch Janos, CMS Sofia’s Kostadin Sirleshtov, Cvjetićanin & Partners law office’ Nenad Cvjetićanin, Jalsovszky’s Pál Jalsovszky, Kocian Solc Balastik, advokatni kancelar, s.r.o.’s Pavel Dejl, and Arzinger’s Timur Bondaryev 🇺🇦 talked shop.
Check out “The Corner Office: Client Relationship Dealbreakers” below:
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