8. Alternative
billing structures
Q: From your dealings with outside counsel
in the past 12 months, have you or
your organization had experience with
alternative billing structures,
other than hourly billing?
Types of alternative billing structures
Utlity of alternative billing structures
Fixed fees: 74%
Capped fees: 50%
Per cent discounts: 51%
Blended rates: 26%
Bonus structure based
on results: 14%
Fixed fees: 35%
Capped fees: 21%
Per cent
discounts: 15%
Blended rates: 8%
Bonus structure
based on results: 5%
Other mentions: 5%
None of the above: 11%
9. How in-house counsel
provide value
Q: Which of the following represent
the main ways in which your
department provides value within
your organization?
Managing or reducing risks
associated with business decisions
85%
Ensuring my organization is in
compliance with sector regulations
48%
Controlling costs for use
of external counsel
45%
Managing lawsuits for my organization
29%
Controlling costs by advising
on legal settlements
11%
We Practise At the CUTTING EDGE We Practise At the CUTTING EDGE
You are a corporate counsel, a lawyer who does not practice
employment and labour law, or a member of a firm which
has been conflicted out or does not have an office in
Ontario. You have an important matter which requires
representation you will be confident with.
Kuretzky Vassos Henderson LLP is widely recognized as one
of Canada’s leading employment and labour law boutiques.
We practise at the cutting edge assisting a wide spectrum of
clients ranging from major corporate employers through to
individual plaintiffs. Our practice includes employment
contracts, wrongful dismissal, collective bargaining, labour
board applications, arbitrations, adjudications, employment
standards, health & safety, human rights and ADR. To
discuss what we can do for you or your client,
call Kuretzky Vassos Henderson LLP at (416) 865-0504.
KURETZKY VASSOS HENDERSON LLP
Suite 1404, Yonge Richmond Centre,
151 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2W7
Telephone (416) 865-0504 Facsimile (416) 865-9567
www.kuretzkyvassos.com
See the
DIGITAL
VERSION
