39Fees in respect of assigned matters

#### 39 Fees in respect of assigned matters 39 Fees in respect of assigned matters > > (1) The Commission shall determine the fees to be paid by it to law practices to whom work is assigned by the Commission. > > > (2) In determining the fees referred to in subsection (1), the Commission shall consult with and take into account the views of— > > > > > (a) the Bar Association in respect of fees to be paid to barristers, and > > > > > (b) the Law Society in respect of fees to be paid to solicitors. > > > (3) The fees referred to in subsection (1) shall, so far as practicable, consist of fixed amounts determined in respect of particular legal services. > > > (4) A fee determined under subsection (1) in respect of a legal service shall be less than the ordinary professional cost of the legal service. > > > (5) In determining fees under subsection (1), the Commission is subject to the requirements of any agreement or arrangement under section 72A. > > **s 39:** Am 1987 No 9, Sch 1 (8); 2019 No 20, Sch 1.15\[2\].