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Retainer Agreement

This Retainer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Law Firm Name], a law firm duly organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of Kenya, with its principal place of business at [Law Firm Address] (the "Firm"), and [Client Name], residing at [Client Address] (the "Client").

1. Introduction

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Firm agrees to provide legal services to the Client.

2. Scope of Services

The Firm agrees to provide the following legal services to the Client:

  • [List of legal services to be provided]

The Firm will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the legal services in a timely and professional manner.

3. Fees and Payment

The Client agrees to pay the Firm a fee of [Amount] for the legal services provided under this Agreement. The fee will be paid as follows:

  • [Payment schedule]

The Client shall pay all fees and expenses incurred by the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement within [Number] days of the invoice date.

4. Expenses

The Client agrees to reimburse the Firm for all reasonable and documented expenses incurred by the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to:

  • Court filing fees

  • Travel expenses

  • Expert witness fees

  • Copying and printing costs

  • Postage and courier fees

5. Confidentiality

The Firm agrees to hold in confidence all information relating to the Client's business and affairs that is disclosed to the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement. The Firm will not disclose such information to any third party without the Client's prior written consent.

6. Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [Number] days' written notice to the other party.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1995. The arbitration shall be conducted in [City, Kenya] and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

10. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Notices

All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:

If to the Firm:

[Law Firm Name] [Law Firm Address]

If to the Client:

[Client Name] [Client Address]

12. Waiver

No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13. Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

14. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Law Firm Name]

By: [Signature]

Name: [Printed Name]

Title: [Title]

[Client Name]

By: [Signature]

Name: [Printed Name]

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction

  2. Scope of Services

  3. Fees and Payment

  4. Expenses

  5. Confidentiality

  6. Termination

  7. Governing Law

  8. Dispute Resolution

  9. Entire Agreement

  10. Severability

  11. Notices

  12. Waiver

  13. Binding Effect

  14. Counterparts

TLDR

This Retainer Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of legal services by [Law Firm Name] to [Client Name]. It covers the scope of services, fees and payment, expenses, confidentiality, termination, governing law, dispute resolution, and other relevant provisions.

Sources

  • Kenya Law

  • Arbitration Act, 1995


Sample Retainer Agreement

RETAINER AGREEMENT

This Retainer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Law Firm Name], a law firm duly organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of Kenya, with its principal place of business at [Law Firm Address] (the "Firm"), and [Client Name], residing at [Client Address] (the "Client").

1. Introduction

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Firm agrees to provide legal services to the Client.

2. Scope of Services

The Firm agrees to provide the following legal services to the Client:

  • [List of legal services to be provided]

The Firm will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the legal services in a timely and professional manner.

3. Fees and Payment

The Client agrees to pay the Firm a fee of [Amount] for the legal services provided under this Agreement. The fee will be paid as follows:

  • [Payment schedule]

The Client shall pay all fees and expenses incurred by the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement within [Number] days of the invoice date.

4. Expenses

The Client agrees to reimburse the Firm for all reasonable and documented expenses incurred by the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to:

  • Court filing fees

  • Travel expenses

  • Expert witness fees

  • Copying and printing costs

  • Postage and courier fees

5. Confidentiality

The Firm agrees to hold in confidence all information relating to the Client's business and affairs that is disclosed to the Firm in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement. The Firm will not disclose such information to any third party without the Client's prior written consent.

6. Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [Number] days' written notice to the other party.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1995. The arbitration shall be conducted in [City, Kenya] and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

10. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Notices

All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:

If to the Firm:

[Law Firm Name] [Law Firm Address]

If to the Client:

[Client Name] [Client Address]

12. Waiver

No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13. Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

14. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Law Firm Name]

By: [Signature]

Name: [Printed Name]

Title: [Title]

[Client Name]

By: [Signature]

Name: [Printed Name]


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