Litigation & Advisory
Legal Costs
Legal costs group certain trial expenses. Understand their difference from attorney fees and procedural indemnity.
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Civil & Commercial Litigation and advisory
Legal aid
Legal aid facilitates access to justice when a person's resources do not allow them to bear the costs of defending their interests. In Luxembourg, its granting depends on legal conditions and the examination of the file; it is not automatically granted to everyone involved in a lawsuit.
The application is addressed to the competent Bâtonnier with information on the dispute, income, and assets. The aid has exclusions, particularly for certain disputes related to the professional activity of a trader or self-employed person. It is necessary to verify the coverage granted before assuming that incurred costs will be reimbursed.
The situation of persons residing abroad and cross-border cases may involve particular procedures. Legal aid should not be confused with legal protection insurance or a simple information consultation. Keeping decisions and requesting an explanation of their scope allows one to know precisely what aid has been granted.
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