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Lawyers and city auditors called to account

Series: Times ; 23 March 2000, 1(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: In a bid to cut the cost of consulting professionals, the OFT is to investigate the restrictive practices of lawyers and accountants. The inquiry will examine whether the £25bn professional market, which includes surveyors and architects, should continue to be exempt from the Competition Act.

In a bid to cut the cost of consulting professionals, the OFT is to investigate the restrictive practices of lawyers and accountants. The inquiry will examine whether the £25bn professional market, which includes surveyors and architects, should continue to be exempt from the Competition Act.