Exorbitant legal fees


While lawyers’ fees are determined by market forces, there has to be fair remuneration for services rendered.

The connection between legal fees and the ability of an individual to obtain justice has once again cropped up in the media. This follows a statement by the Bar Council president that lawyer’s fees for court cases are expected to increase by 300% to 400%. It is not clear though in what context the statement was made.

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