Ancillary charges on lawyers’ fees: brief considerations on their exclusion from the principle of party disposition

According to the Supreme Court, the recognition of ancillary charges on fees already received by a lawyer does not amount to an acceptance - nor even a partial acceptance - of the judicial claim. As these amounts are due automatically, they fall outside the scope of the principle of party disposition and do not affect the allocation of legal costs.

Luca Conte examines the order in greater detail, highlighting the interpretative uncertainties raised by the decision.

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