- Published and effective from:
- 12 January 2026
- For earlier contracts:
- 1 February 2026
- Provider:
- Magilex Õigusbüroo OÜ (the Practice)
- Contact:
- +372 6720 070, info@magilex.ee
These Terms govern the legal service relationship between the Practice and the Client.
1. General provisions and definitions
1.1.The Service is professional legal assistance, including:
- Employment law, HR document analysis and drafting, and related advice.
- Drafting and analysing contracts and other legal documents.
- Advice on investment, mergers and acquisitions and company law.
- Representation in transactions, negotiations and disputes, including court proceedings.
- Other agreed legal tasks.
1.2.The Agreement comprises these Terms, the quotation and any special arrangements. Special arrangements prevail in a conflict.
1.3.A Consumer is an individual contracting outside independent business or professional activities.
1.4.A Business Client is any Client who is not a Consumer.
2. Service principles
2.1.Mandate. The relationship is a contract for services in the nature of a mandate. The Practice acts with professional knowledge and ability in the Client's best interests, observing its duty of care and recognised professional ethics.
2.2.No guaranteed outcome. Results depend on matters outside the Practice's control, including case law and third parties. The Practice does not guarantee a specific outcome, such as a court ruling, but undertakes competent conduct aimed at the best possible result.
2.3.Cooperation and instructions.
2.3.1.The Practice follows Client instructions and independently chooses methods and strategy, agreeing significant steps with the Client.
2.3.2.The Client supplies complete and truthful information. The Practice is not responsible for loss caused by inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the Client.
2.3.3.Source information need not be independently verified unless agreed or its content gives reason for verification.
3. Fees and billing
3.1.Fees are agreed as:
3.1.1.Time-based fees: Recorded in six-minute increments at the applicable hourly rate.
3.1.2.Fixed fees: For a particular project or document.
3.1.3.Success fees: Additional payment on achieving an agreed objective.
3.1.4.Retainers: A fixed monthly fee for an agreed service scope.
3.2.Expenses. The Client reimburses reasonable direct costs, including state fees, notaries, translations and transport outside Tallinn. Advance payment may be required.
3.3.Payment.
3.3.1.Invoices are generally issued monthly or at the end of a work stage.
3.3.2.Payment is due within five calendar days unless stated otherwise.
3.3.3.The Client may request a work and cost summary at any time.
3.4.Late payment and collection.
3.4.1.Business Clients: Late-payment interest is 0.1% of the unpaid amount per day. All collection expenses, including legal and collection fees, are reimbursed, with a €20 handling fee for a reminder.
3.4.2.Consumers: Statutory late-payment interest applies under section 113(1) of the Law of Obligations Act, calculated from the ECB main refinancing rate plus eight percentage points annually. Collection costs are claimed within section 113² limits.
4. Liability
4.1.The Practice is responsible for direct financial loss culpably caused through its Service.
4.2.Business Clients:
4.2.1.Liability arises only for intent or gross negligence.
4.2.2.Lost profits, non-financial loss and business interruption losses are excluded.
4.2.3.Financial liability is capped at twice the fee paid for the particular service causing the loss, and no more than €10,000.
4.3.Consumers: The above limits apply only insofar as mandatory law permits. In particular, liability is not excluded or limited for:
4.3.1.Death or personal injury.
4.3.2.Intentional breach or gross negligence.
4.4.Third parties: The Practice is not responsible for third-party professionals engaged for the Client, such as notaries, bailiffs or experts, unless it substantially directed their conduct or was grossly negligent in selecting them.
5. Intellectual property
5.1.Intellectual outputs created by the Practice, including templates, opinions, memoranda and analyses, and related copyright belong to the Practice.
5.2.The Client receives an irrevocable non-exclusive licence to use delivered outputs for their intended business or private purpose.
5.3.Resale, licensing or use to provide a competing service requires prior written consent.
6. Confidentiality and data protection
6.1.Information about Client activities, trade secrets and private life remains confidential indefinitely, including after termination.
6.2.This excludes public information and disclosures required by law, including requests from the Financial Intelligence Unit or a court.
6.3.The Practice processes data as controller for contract performance and legal duties, including accounting and AML, under the GDPR. Further details are in the Privacy terms.
7. Termination
7.1.Client: The Client may ordinarily terminate at any time under section 630 of the Law of Obligations Act, paying for Services and costs incurred up to termination.
7.2.Practice: The Practice may ordinarily terminate on at least 14 days' notice. It may not do so at an unsuitable time, such as immediately before a hearing or closing, unless there is good reason, including conflict of interest or payment difficulties.
7.3.Extraordinary termination: Either party may terminate without notice for a fundamental breach, including payment delay exceeding 30 days or knowingly false information.
8. Final provisions
8.1.Amendment: The Practice may amend the Terms with at least 14 days' notice online or by email. A Client who disagrees may terminate.
8.2.Disputes: Parties first seek negotiation. Unresolved disputes go to Harju County Court, subject to mandatory Consumer jurisdiction based on residence.
8.3.Governing law: Estonian law applies.