Senator Alan Maclean.
LAWYERS do not have a cartel and only charge high fees because of the complex and specialist nature of their work, says Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.
Following criticisms of ‘excessively high’ lawyers’ fees by St Helier Deputy Mike Higgins, Senator Maclean defended the profession during States question time yesterday.
Senator Maclean said: ‘I have no reason to think a cartel practice is being performed by law firms. I don’t intend to ask the JCRA to investigate.’
Minister defends lawyers against cartel allegation