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Engagement letter

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

A document recording the scope and terms of professional services, including fees. It should make clear which work is included and how costs are calculated.

Legal reference

General Statute of the Spanish Legal Profession · Art. 48 — Engagement letter

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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