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1. Third Party Funding: Include when litigation funding is involved, outlining the relationship with funders and fee implications

2. Multiple Party Provisions: Required when representing multiple clients in the same matter, explaining fee splitting and conflict management

3. Interstate Practice Provisions: Include when matter involves multiple jurisdictions within Australia

4. Counsel Engagement: Include when barristers will be engaged, explaining fee arrangements and responsibilities

5. Settlement Authority: Optional section defining the scope of the firm's authority to negotiate settlements

6. Conflict of Interest Provisions: Detailed conflict provisions when there are specific identified potential conflicts

7. File Retention: Include when specific file retention requirements differ from standard practice

8. Conditional Fee Provisions: Include when part of the fee arrangement is conditional on specific milestones

1. Schedule A - Fee Calculation: Detailed breakdown of base fees, hourly rates, and contingency fee calculations

2. Schedule B - Scope of Work: Detailed description of legal services, phases, and deliverables

3. Schedule C - Disbursements: List of anticipated disbursements and their treatment under the fee arrangement

4. Schedule D - Team Structure: Details of legal team members and their roles

5. Appendix 1 - Costs Disclosure: Mandatory costs disclosure statement as required by relevant legal profession regulations

6. Appendix 2 - Client Acknowledgment: Client acknowledgment of understanding of fee arrangement and risks

7. Appendix 3 - Success Criteria: Detailed definition and examples of what constitutes 'success' for contingency fee purposes