32. Given my findings above, I find the applicant has not proved it is entitled to payment of the outstanding balance as claimed. I note that even if I had found at least some of the invoice amounts were payable, I would not have awarded the 24% contractual interest claimed, as there is no evidence before me that the parties agreed to that interest rate. As noted above, there is no retainer agreement. As set out in MacAdams Law Firm v. Truong, 2014 BCSC 184, agreements for interest on outstanding legal fees must be unequivocal to be enforceable.
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