{"id":7373,"date":"2025-05-20T12:01:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/what-is-the-order-form-and-what-does-signing-it-involve-in-the-puretech-collective-claim\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:19:11","slug":"what-is-the-order-form-and-what-does-signing-it-involve-in-the-puretech-collective-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/what-is-the-order-form-and-what-does-signing-it-involve-in-the-puretech-collective-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Order Form and What Does Signing it Involve in the PureTech Collective Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7373\" class=\"elementor elementor-7373 elementor-1890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f183fd7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f183fd7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f91acc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f91acc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first steps to become part of the collective complaint <\/span><b>1.2 PureTech engines is the signing of the<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> engines is the signing of the <\/span><b>professional engagement form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the law firm conducting the legal action. This document is essential to formally establish the client-attorney relationship and enables the law firm to legally represent the affected party.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we explain what the order form is, what it includes, its legal implications and how to sign it correctly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47aade9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47aade9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>What is the order form?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The engagement form is a legal <\/span><b>legal contract between the client and the law firm.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It regulates the provision of legal services and defines:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subject matter of the assignment (collective claim for engine failure).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obligations and rights of both parties.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economic model (pay for success).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consent to act on behalf of the client.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><h2><b>What does your signature legally imply?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By signing the order form, the affected party:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Authorizes the firm to represent you legally in all phases of the<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in all phases of the procedure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepts the agreed financial terms (usually a percentage of the amount recovered).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is committed to collaborate with the sending of the necessary documentation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are entitled to periodic information on the status of the case.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Signing the order form <\/span><b>does not imply any down payment or advance financial commitment.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><h2><b>Can I cancel the process after signing?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the affected party can <\/span><b>withdraw from the procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are nuances depending on the stage of the procedure:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><b>the lawsuit has not yet been filed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can withdraw without penalty.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><b>legal proceedings have already begun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the firm can claim the expenses generated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The withdrawal must be made in writing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><h2><b>What does the order form contain in the PureTech case?<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification of the client and the firm.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case description (claim for defective motor).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees: usually between 25% and 30%. <\/span><b>between 25% and 30% of the amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the amount recovered if successful.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exemption of initial costs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explanation of withdrawal rights.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><h2><b>How do I sign the order form?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the document has been reviewed, the client can:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign it electronically through the system enabled by PureTech Legal.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download it, print it, sign it by hand and upload it scanned.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is designed to be <\/span><b>secure, simple and 100% telematic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2><p><b>Can I change the fee percentage?<\/b><b><br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  No, as this is a collective claim, the conditions are standard for all participants.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Is it a long-term commitment?<\/b><b><br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only for the duration of the legal process. It ends when a resolution is obtained or if the client withdraws.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What happens if the case is unsuccessful?<\/b><b><br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  No fee is charged if compensation is not obtained.<\/span><\/p><p> <\/p><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The order form is a key tool to formalize the collective claim and legally protect the rights of the affected party. 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