QFC 0065, 0066/2023, [2023] QIC (F) 47

Whitepencil LLC v Ahmed Barakat

This case involved non-payment of legal fees for the establishment and maintenance of a British Virigin Islands' company. The initial work had been done on a fixed fee basis. There was an annual renewal of the BVI status - and after not hearing on this in one year, the law firm had taken steps to close down the entity and charged for this work. Issues included the accuracy of the invoiced amount, The defendant had also claimed compensation for reputation damage after the law firm sought a conservatory arrest/attachment of earnings from their employer. Although these steps were not taken.

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